Jimmy Carter was the first president to have solar panels installed on the roof of the White House, back in 1979.

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In 1979, President Jimmy Carter installed solar panels on the roof of the White House. Amid an energy crisis, Carter hoped to reduce the country's dependence on foreign oil. President Ronald ...

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In 1979, President Jimmy Carter installed solar panels at the White House. He was the first of three presidents to do so.

In 1977, President Jimmy Carter installed solar panels at the White House. His successor, Ronald Reagan, later removed them.

In 1979, President Jimmy Carter installed solar panels at the White House. He was the first of three presidents to do so.

In 1979, President Jimmy Carter installed solar panels at the White House. He was the first of three presidents to do so.