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Every household produces a carbon footprint, which basically entails your energy usage as well as wastes produced that affect how the earth fares and contributes to global warming.  You can successfully reduce your carbon footprint by using alternative energy sources, including solar energy for in home lighting and heating.

Solar heating is possible through various methods that capture solar energy to heat the home or water sources.  Solar heating systems can be integrated into any home that has appropriate solar exposure that would benefit usage.  Some solar heating systems can even be reimbursed with a government tax credit!

Providing solar lighting in your home is always a great way to take advantage of the sun even when it’s shining on another part of the world!  Special batteries are used to store energy collected through solar panels for usage at a later time.  These can help to relieve a large amount of your electric bill while also allowing you’re the freedom to keep your lights on longer without worrying about burning fossil fuels.