The Mays had the old house dismantled and donated to the Rebuilding Center of Portland. In the new house, they used only nontoxic finishes and water-based paint. They also installed photovoltaic (solar) panels on the sloping, southern-facing roof and put in a solar hot water heater. "In the summer, even with air conditioning, our electric bill isn't more than $8 per month," says J.S.
they used only nontoxic finishes and water-based paint. They also installed photovoltaic (solar) panels on the sloping, southern-facing roof and put in a solar hot water heater. "In the summer, even with air conditioning, our electric bill isn't more than $8 per month,