Two easy ways to save energy:

Use light-colored roofing made from recycled materials. This helps to lower the “heat island” effect of your home, keeping it cooler in the summer. A cooler roof will save on air-conditioning costs! It’s also possible to reduce your annual cooling costs by up to 25% by: planting leafy shade trees, building extended eaves, constructing an arbor, or installing awnings to shade the south or west-facing sides of your home. For the statistics on how much money this can save, check out “The Green Book,” by Rogers & Kostigen.