Home upgrades (IMAGE)

DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Home upgrades

Caption

Homeowners have a slew of options for upgrading their home to better handle heatwaves. They can plant trees or bushes near windows, add window shades or awnings, or install solar panels to capture more energy to lower air conditioning costs.

Credit

Sara Levine, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

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License

Public Domain

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