Saving Energy Guide

Author : Alex Wilson,John Morrill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 45,8 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 : Alex Wilson,John Morrill,Jennifer Thorne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : House & Home
ISBN : IND:30000064975737

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

A guide to saving energy at home discusses heating and cooling systems, water heaters, and other major appliances, and offers advice on using them effectively.

Author : Jon Clift,Amanda Cuthbert
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781933392721

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Energy, Use Less--save More by Jon Clift,Amanda Cuthbert Pdf

Did you know that lowering the temperature of your thermostat by a mere 2 degrees Fahrenheit could reduce your energy bill by 10 percent? Or that energy-efficient light bulbs last about 12 times longer than ordinary bulbs and consume one-fifth the energy? This is just the beginning of what you'll learn in this handy book, containing more than one hundred ideas for saving energy. These tips will save you money, and help you take your first steps in the fight against global warming.-publisher description.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1066487009

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Energy Savers by Anonim Pdf

Provides consumers with home energy and money savings tips such as insulation, weatherization, heating, cooling, water heating, energy efficient windows, landscaping, lighting, and energy efficient appliances.

Author : Alvin Ubell,George Merlis
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2001-11-01
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781429526418

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Save Energy & Save Money by Alvin Ubell,George Merlis Pdf

Alvin Ubell is the former Household Hints and Safety Reporter for ABC's Good Morning America and author of two books: Recipes for Home Repair and Al Ubell's Energy-Saving Guide for Homeowner. He is also a staff editor with Family Circle magazine. George Merlis is a veteran television producer, writer, and director. He has been the Executive Producer of ABC's Good Morning America, The CBS Morning News, Entertainment Tonight, The Dick Cavett Show and the Emmy-winning Better Homes and Gardens Television. He is the co-author of Al Ubell's Energy-Saving Guide for Homeowners.

Author : Mark Jaccard
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 53,8 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 : George Helcké
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781483156866

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The Energy Saving Guide by George Helcké Pdf

The Energy Saving Guide: Tables for Assessing the Profitability of Energy Saving Measures with Explanatory Notes and Worked Examples describes the means of comparing investment in energy saving measures with other types of financial investment. This book is composed of nine chapters and begins with an introduction to the Present Value concept and the effect of energy price inflation rate on energy savings. The next chapters consider the annual maintenance charges of an energy saving system and the investment deferment to achieve cost effectiveness within a defined period. A chapter presents several examples to illustrate the method of assessing the cost-effectiveness of various energy saving investments. The final chapters provide the mathematical background and tables for the Present Value concept and values. This book is intended for economists and non-specialists.

Author : United States. Office of Energy Conservation and Environment
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Energy conservation
ISBN : MINN:31951D002861580

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Guide to Energy Conservation for Food Service by United States. Office of Energy Conservation and Environment Pdf

Author : James Ridgeway,Carolyn S. Projansky
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Reference
ISBN : UOM:39015006723806

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Energy-efficient Community Planning by James Ridgeway,Carolyn S. Projansky Pdf

Author : Jennifer Amann,Alex Wilson,Katie Ackerly
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 52,6 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 : Anonim
Publisher : GovAmerica.org
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Saving Energy Guide by Anonim Pdf

Author : Lonnie Wibberding
Publisher : Big Fish Publishing
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Architecture and energy conservation
ISBN : 9780977798230

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Basics of Energy Efficient Living by Lonnie Wibberding Pdf

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 : Alison Candlin
Publisher : Reader's Digest Association
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Dwellings
ISBN : 027644258X

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Reader's Digest Energy-efficient Home Manual by Alison Candlin Pdf

With advice on assessing your home's energy efficiency & dozens of simple energy-saving & water-wise tips, this manual will help you to cut down your bills. Topics covered include low energy light bulbs, solar panels, wind turbines, double glazing, draught-proofing, insulation, & water-saving devices.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Dwellings
ISBN : 9781428918467

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Energy Saver$: Tips on Saving Energy & Money at Home by Anonim Pdf

Author : Patrick Waterfield
Publisher : Crowood
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781847974372

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The ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME by Patrick Waterfield Pdf

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.