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Author : Ontario. Ministry of Energy,Canada. Energy, Mines and Resources Canada
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Electric apparatus and appliances
ISBN : OCLC:219077408
Author : Alex Wilson,Jennifer Thorne,John Stephen Morrill,American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
Publisher : ACEEE
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 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 : Canada. Natural Resources Canada
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Electric lighting
ISBN : 0662633075
Author : Jennifer Amann,Alex Wilson,Katie Ackerly
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 46,6 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,John Morrill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 0918249244
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 Thorne Amann,Alex Wilson,Katie Ackerly
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780865716025
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 : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Household appliances, Electric
ISBN : UIUC:30112115342427
Author : Canada. Office of Energy Efficiency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Doors
ISBN : 0662309936
Author : Consumer Reports
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Household appliances
ISBN : 0890438196
Rating more than 50 types of appliances--including dishwashers, microwaves, washing machines, and electric ranges--this guide helps consumers cut through the advertising hype and find appliances that truly meet their needs. It also provides maintenance, repair, and safety advice, as well as tips on how to maximize energy efficiency.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Government publications
ISBN : MINN:31951D02265081A
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Doors
ISBN : UIUC:30112079504475
Author : IBP, Inc.
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781438707426
2011 Updated Reprint. Updated Annually. Canada Ecology & Nature Protection Handbook
Author : Jennifer Thorne Amann,Katie Ackerly,Alex Wilson
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 53,9 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 : REIC Ltd,Canada. Natural Resources Canada
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Doors
ISBN : 0662601483
Author : Tanya Ha
Publisher : UNSW Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0868408298
Gives consumers confidence that they can find certifiably organic and more ecologically sound products in the market place without being duped by false advertising.