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Harnessing the Sun: How Residential Solar Tackles Family Emissions

Maddie Brechtel, Justin Cardona, Gabriel Kahaian, Collin Woodrum

January 23, 2023 |

Grady Newsource |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Athens, Georgia

In an effort to reduce fossil fuel use and environmental impact, some locals are opting for solar power to reduce household energy emissions. Home heating and cooling alone is responsible for 441 million tons of carbon dioxide annually, but a single acre of solar panels can save between 121 and 138 metric tons of carbon emissions each year.

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