Green Your Remodeling Project: Solar Panels

Whether you're planning a complete home makeover or just moderately tweaking your living space, this week's tips will help you choose eco-friendly materials for your remodeling project.

Tip #4: Rethink your roof.

If you live in a sunny area and are renovating your home with efficiency in mind, consider adding solar panels to your roof. Sierra Club members who live in California can get a special deal on solar through a partnership with Sungevity and SunRun. For every home that goes solar through this program, the companies will donate $1,000 toward the Club's conservation efforts.

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