I think a small way to reduce global carbon footprints which can become into a greater way can first start in your local community. Residents who have solar panels and keep their energy down can get discounts for their panels/energy bill. This way people can observe the amounts of energy their using and be observant of conserving energy. More people could also consider getting solar panels, which are better for the environment, because their bills will be lower .

I definitely agree with what your saying. Because, solar panels are a renewable resource, it is a perfect candidate for reducing the energy amounts in our community. You perfectly addressed the issue of the cost of solar panels. However, how will you solve the problem of the sun not shining enough rays on cloudy days?