Consumer Guide To Home Energy Savings

Author : Jennifer Thorne Amann,Alex Wilson,Katie Ackerly
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780865716025

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Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings by Jennifer Thorne Amann,Alex Wilson,Katie Ackerly Pdf

How efficient are front-load washing machines? When is it time to replace your old refrigerator? These questions and many more are answered in The Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings, a one-stop resource for consumers who want to improve their home's energy performance and reduce costs. Zeroing in on the most useful response can be a challenge; this ninth edition cuts through the confusion. Well-organized and highly readable, The Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings begins with an overview of the interrelationships between energy use, economics, and the environment. Chapters focus on specific areas in the home, such as electronics, lighting, heating, cooling, ventilation, kitchen, and laundry, and provide helpful explanations for each, including: Describing energy use characteristics Drawing comparisons between available technologies Outlining the most cost-effective repair and replacement options Providing step-by-step guidance for finding the right equipment Describing how the equipment operates Summarizing how much energy is used or lost Included are tips on improving existing equipment and guidance for when and why consumers should purchase new energy-efficient equipment, as well as a reminder to check local government and utility incentives for purchase or retrofit grants. This guide will be an invaluable resource to all consumers concerned about reducing both their energy bills and their environmental impact. Jennifer Thorne Amann is a senior associate in the ACEEE (American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy) Buildings and Equipment Program. Alex Wilson is president of BuildingGreen, Inc., author of Your Green Home, and executive editor of Environmental Building News.

Author : Alex Wilson,John Morrill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 0918249244

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Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings by Alex Wilson,John Morrill Pdf

The updated 5th edition of Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings identifies the most energy-efficient home appliances by brand name and model number. Reader-friendly and packed with illustrations, this handbook helps any homeowner save energy and money. Chapters include: -- energy use and the environment -- insulating and sealing air leaks -- new window options -- space heating -- cooling and air conditioning -- water heating -- refrigeration -- lighting...and much more This book is as compact and efficient as its subject matter. Its 274 pages are crammed with money-saving information. A directory of manufacturers helps the reader access purchase information on recommended appliances.

Author : Jennifer Amann,Alex Wilson,Katie Ackerly
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-01
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781550925203

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Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings-10th Edition by Jennifer Amann,Alex Wilson,Katie Ackerly Pdf

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 : Jennifer Thorne Amann,Katie Ackerly,Alex Wilson
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11-27
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780865717251

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Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings by Jennifer Thorne Amann,Katie Ackerly,Alex Wilson Pdf

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 : Alex Wilson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1992-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 0918249155

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Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings by Alex Wilson Pdf

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 : Canada. Energy, Mines and Resources Canada,Ontario. Ministry of Energy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Dwellings
ISBN : OCLC:612933994

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Consumer's Guide to Buying Energy-efficient Resale Homes by Canada. Energy, Mines and Resources Canada,Ontario. Ministry of Energy Pdf

Author : Mark Jaccard
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2020-02-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781108479370

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The Citizen's Guide to Climate Success by Mark Jaccard Pdf

Shows readers how we can all help solve the climate crisis by focusing on a few key, achievable actions.

Author : Alex Wilson
Publisher : American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1990-12-01
Category : Consumer education
ISBN : 0918249090

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Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings, 1991 by Alex Wilson Pdf

This no-nonsense guide shows homeowners and tenants how they can increase energy efficiency to reduce energy use and cut utility bills--all the while maintaining or even improving their comfort level.

Author : Canada. Office of Energy Efficiency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Doors
ISBN : 0662309936

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Consumer's Guide to Buying Energy-efficient Windows and Doors by Canada. Office of Energy Efficiency Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Dwellings
ISBN : PSU:000025083460

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Consumer Reports Money-saving Guide to Energy in the Home by Anonim Pdf

Author : Ontario. Ministry of Energy,Canada. Energy, Mines and Resources Canada
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Electric apparatus and appliances
ISBN : OCLC:219077408

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Consumers' Guide to Buying Energy-efficient Appliances and Lighting by Ontario. Ministry of Energy,Canada. Energy, Mines and Resources Canada Pdf

Author : Consumer Guide Editors
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2008-12-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1412704391

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Quick Fixes by Consumer Guide Editors Pdf

Cost saving tips on how to conserve energy in your home 80 pages packed with invaluable information on appliances, cooling and heating units, windows, and lighting Full-color illustrations and photos to aid you in upgrading and fixing your home

Author : Lewis Vaughn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : House & Home
ISBN : PSU:000009922686

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Chilton's Guide to Home Energy Savings by Lewis Vaughn Pdf

Author : Alex Wilson
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2006-06-01
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781550923483

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Your Green Home by Alex Wilson Pdf

A guide to designing and building the environmentally friendly, energy efficient home of your dreams. More and more homeowners today want houses that are healthy to live in and cause minimal damage to the environment. That’s what green building is all about. Your Green Home is written for homeowners planning a new home—whether you are working with an architect or builder, or serving as your own general contractor. Intended to improve the overall environmental performance of new houses being built, the book sets out to answer some of the big-picture questions relating to having a home designed and built-and getting what you want. Your Green Home covers: Home location and its relationship to the community Site design Construction systems Building design to optimize energy performance Renewable energy systems Material selection Indoor environmental quality Water efficiency Material selection Written by the founder of BuildingGreen—North America’s premier green building authority—this book will prove useful not only to future homeowners, but also to designers and builders seeking to meet this demand. Building professionals well-versed in green building may find this a useful book to give to potential clients to convey the scope and principles of green building.

Author : REIC Ltd,Canada. Natural Resources Canada
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Doors
ISBN : 0662601483

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Consumer's Guide to Buying Energy-efficient Windows and Doors by REIC Ltd,Canada. Natural Resources Canada Pdf