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FILE - In this July 21, 2020, file photo, a homeowner tours their new home, in Washingtonville, N.Y. You donât have to overspend on a remodel to make it eco-friendly. Whether youâre redoing the kitchen or making specific changes to lower your utility bills, there are inexpensive, sustainable ways to keep a small footprint. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
May 12, 2021 - 4:34 AM
When Cliff and Karen Tyllick set out to install solar panels on their Austin, Texas , home in 2012, their goal was to reduce their carbon footprint. The fact that they also saved thousands of dollars upfront and lowered their bills was a nice bonus.