New Roofing Options Allow Homeowners to Cut Energy Bills

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For most homeowners, the biggest environmental impact of a roof is simply that it keeps the environment out. But there are innovations that aim to make the roof over your head an important tool in the effort to save energy and reverse global warming. And we’re not just talking about solar panels. There are cool roofs that reflect, instead of absorb, the sun’s rays; roofs made with recycled material; and green or “living” roofs, like the one on the Harris-Jack house.