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Author : Lewis Vaughn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : House & Home
ISBN : PSU:000009922686
Author : Jennifer Amann,Alex Wilson,Katie Ackerly
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-01
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781550925203
The most complete and up-to-date guide available to energy savings in the home . Increasing the energy efficiency of your home can save you money, help the environment, and enhance your comfort, but how do you decide which improvements are the most beneficial and cost-effective? Completely revised to incorporate the latest developments in green technology, The Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings is the definitive resource for consumers who want to better their home's performance while reducing their energy bills. Well-organized and highly readable, The Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings begins with an overview of the relationships between energy use, economics and the environment. Updated and expanded chapters focus on specific aspects of any home, such as heating and cooling, ventilation, electronics, lighting, cooking and laundry, and provide helpful explanations for each, including: Energy use characteristics Comparisons between available technologies Cost-effective repair and replacement options Step-by-step guidance for finding the right equipment. This comprehensive resource is packed with tips on improving existing equipment and guidance for when and why to invest in new purchases, as well as a reminder to check local government and utilities for purchase or retrofit grants or incentives. It is a must-read for anyone concerned about reducing both their energy bills and their environmental impact.
Author : Alex Wilson,Jennifer Thorne,John Stephen Morrill,American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
Publisher : ACEEE
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Consumer education
ISBN : 0918249465
Alex Wilson, Jennifer Thorne and John Morrill Energy efficiency pays. For over a decade, the Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings has helped people who care about their budgets and about the environment to find energy-saving products. Inside this new, 8th edition: up-to-date lists of the most energy-efficiency appliances and equipment by brand name and model number tips, diagrams, charts, and explanation on nearly every facet of home energy use insulation cooking windows dishwashing heating and cooling systems laundry food storage lighting and much more updated information on energy-efficiency equipment, appliance standards, and the latest tips for saving energy expanded information on ENERGY STAR® -labeled products, including new ones such as freezers and compact refrigerators PLUS which investments in energy efficiency pay for themselves why Energy Guide labels on appliances can be misleading which energy-saving products work and which offer more hype than savings how to save hundreds of dollars by replacing your least efficient appliances and buttoning up your house Join the millions of consumers who are saving money while saving the earth. Reduce your energy bills and make a positive impact on national security, the economy, and the environment.
Author : Jennifer Thorne Amann,Katie Ackerly,Alex Wilson
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-27
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780865717251
THE MOST COMPLETE AND UP-TO-DATE GUIDE AVAILABLE TO ENERGY SAVINGS IN THE HOME Praise for the Ninth Edition: A Penny-Wise Guide to 'Buttoning Up Your House' -The New York Times ...the most comprehensive resource to home energy savings that I've seen. Every homeowner and environmentally conscious (or utility paying) renter should have a copy. - Green Living The advice here will also save you hundreds of dollars a year in energy costs. -Better Homes and Gardens The Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings has sold nearly a quarter of a million copies. Completely revised to incorporate the latest developments in green technology, this well-organized and highly readable manual is the definitive reference for consumers who want to better their home's performance while reducing their energy bills. Updated and expanded chapters focus on specific aspects of any home, such as heating and cooling, ventilation, electronics, lighting, cooking and laundry, and provide helpful explanations for each, including: - Energy use characteristics - Comparisons between available technologies - Cost-effective repair and replacement options - Step-by-step guidance for finding the right equipment. This comprehensive resource is packed with tips on improving existing equipment and guidance for when and why to invest in new purchases, as well valuable pointers on locating grants or incentives offered by local governments and utilities. It is a must-read for anyone concerned about reducing both their energy bills and their environmental impact. To help bring you the very best inspiration and information about greener, more sustainable lifestyles, Mother Earth News is recommending select New Society Publishers books to its readers. This book is one of them. Jennifer Thorne Amann is the Buildings Program Director at the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. Alex Wilson is the founder of BuildingGreen, Inc., Executive Editor of Environmental Building News, and author of Green Building Products and Your Green Home. Katie Ackerly holds Masters degrees in Architecture and Building Science from UC Berkeley and works for David Baker + Partners, an architecture firm in San Francisco.
Author : Lonnie Wibberding
Publisher : Big Fish Publishing
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Architecture and energy conservation
ISBN : 9780977798230
Wibberding educates readers about saving energy and collecting it from water, sun, wind, and wood. This information can then be applied to energy-budget specific home design.
Author : Patrick Waterfield
Publisher : Crowood
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781847974372
Reducing energy consumption and costs is an issue of ever-increasing importance, and European and national legislation aimed at reducing carbon emissions is tightening up minimum energy standards for new buildings as well as those being extended or renovated. Energy-saving measures in the home will, therefore, become ever more cost-effective throughout our lifetimes. This book covers every aspect of the efficient consumption of energy in the home including the following and much more: the position of the dwelling, its method of construction and the materials used; energy rating and the legal framework; insulation and U-values; windows and doors; conservatories, sunrooms and loft conversions; heating and hot-water systems; lighting and making the best use of daylight; ventilation; renewable energy technologies; appliances, gadgets and housekeeping; the wider environmental issues including water economy and recycling. This non-technical book is fully revised and updated to take account of recent legislation and developments in energy efficient products and techniques.
Author : L. Donald Meyers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 0801977193
Author : Alan Reisch,Ronald Teichman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2003-08-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0974347302
Author : Alex Wilson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1992-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 0918249155
This exhaustive guide provides today's ecologically minded and budget-conscious consumer with the latest information on all uses of energy in the home. Wilson and Morrill show readers how to increase energy efficiency, reduce energy use, cut utility bills, and avoid harming the environment, while maintaining or even improving comfort levels. 80 line drawings.
Author : Jeffrey S. Tiller
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1996-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780788133732
Contents: home energy project checklist; the basics (insulation materials, natural cooling, moisture and buildings); getting the job done correctly (hiring a contractor, scheduling the job, skills required); energy conservation measures (seal holes and cracks, repair and reglaze windows, install gaskets on electrical outlets, put in storm doors, put up storm windows, insulate floors, etc.); energy conservation replacement measures (water heater, windows, doors, etc.); energy savings from attic insulation. References. Construction terminology.
Author : Anna DeSimone
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781039123502
Featuring programs and resources for the U.S. and Canada “An authoritative and comprehensive overview of the benefits of energy-efficient homes.” –Kirkus Reviews Whether you are planning to build, buy, or retrofit a home, this illuminating book takes you on a virtual tour of the home of the future. Award-winning author and respected housing expert Anna DeSimone lights the way for enjoying a home that is healthier, more comfortable, saves money, and reduces your carbon footprint. A practical reference guide that can be used for years to come, this book uncovers every part and parcel of the sustainable home, with clear explanations, helpful infographics, and hundreds of follow-up resources. An eye-opening look at the health benefits of energy-efficient homes, trends in household energy use, and its effect on greenhouse gas emissions. Explains a home’s true cost of homeownership after factoring lowered utility costs, enhanced property value, mortgage discounts, and other financial incentives. The “whole-house efficiency blueprint,” chapter describes how things work, along with eco-friendly options for roofs, siding, insulation, doors, windows, lighting, appliances, water conservation, heating, cooling, ventilation, heat pumps, air- and heat-exchange systems, indoor air quality, and more. Renewable energy options covered include solar photovoltaic systems, wind energy, geothermal, hydro-electric power, and biomass. You’ll learn the infrastructure for grid-connected systems, billing credits, net metering, solar power purchase agreements, renewable energy certificates, and how positive energy can bring cash rewards. Learn about the popular “zero energy ready” program, a high-performance home that is pre-wired with a renewable energy component. National green-building certification programs covered, such as Net Zero, Passive Home, Zero Carbon, etc. for the U.S. and Canada. Everything you need to know about home energy scores and ratings. Explains evaluations for programs by the U.S. Department of Energy, RESNET HERS, and Canada EnerGuide. The home building opportunities will inspire you to roll up your sleeves and be the general contractor. Explains construction for modular, manufactured, log and timber, and prefab home kits, along with photos of model homes. Learn how smart home technology helps monitor the health and safety of your family and pets. Important guidance about environmental toxins, biological pollutants, and non-toxic solutions. Mortgage financing covers down payment assistance, nationwide energy-efficient mortgage programs, PACE financing, mortgage qualification guides, and how to roll the retrofit costs into the mortgage. Features programs for U.S. and Canada. Comprehensive directory of rebates and incentives for all U.S. states and Canada provinces. Find out about cash rebates and financial incentives from utility companies and local municipalities, along with key local government policies such as solar and wind access rights, and net metering laws.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2696 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : American literature
ISBN : UOM:39015058373583
A world list of books in the English language.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1200 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : American literature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105210121286
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1136 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : American literature
ISBN : UCD:31175012427848
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 988 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Booksellers and bookselling
ISBN : MINN:319510005689935