Your roof is one of the most important parts of your home when it comes to regulating your house’s internal temperature. Without a well-insulated roof, all of your air conditioning is wasted – since the heat can easily penetrate your roof and infiltrate the rest of your home from outside. Not only should your roof (including your ceiling and your attic) be insulated, but you should also consider other energy-efficiency methods as well. For example, installing radiant barrier sheeting helps provide a greater insulation value for your home, and installing something as simple as an attic fan can exhaust the hot air from your home, keeping the temperature a full ten degrees lower. If you want to heat your water without using electricity, passive solar heaters keep a small reservoir of water in the sunlight where it can be maintained at a warm temperature for showering and cleaning. Finally, many people in Nevada take advantage of the year round sunlight by installing solar panels. Solar panels generate power throughout the year – and they can completely replace your dependence on the power grid (and your electrical bills) within weeks of installing them. Solar panels are cheaper than ever, and they are no longer an eyesore but a valuable part of your home that will show your commitment to sustainability.