The Homeowner S Handbook To Energy Efficiency

Author : John Krigger,Chris Dorsi
Publisher : Greenleaf Book Group
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Dwellings
ISBN : 9781880120187

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The Homeowner's Handbook to Energy Efficiency by John Krigger,Chris Dorsi Pdf

In The Homeowner's Guide to Energy Efficiency, John Krigger and Chris Dorsi help homeowners set realistic personal goals for reducing their energy consumption. Their methods for making homes more energy efficient will also improve comfort, safety, durability, and resale value. They guide readers through the process of assessing current energy usage and predicting the benefits and estimating the costs of remodeling options. With projects ranging from simple fixes to large-scale renovations, this book offers solutions for the energy-conscious homeowner, regardless of budget, technical ability, or time.

Author : Paul Scheckel
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-29
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781603428477

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The Homeowner's Energy Handbook by Paul Scheckel Pdf

Are you looking for creative ways to lower your energy costs, generate more of your own power, or become less reliant on the grid? Paul Scheckel offers practical advice for taking matters into your own hands. Explaining the fundamentals of solar, wind, water, and biofuel energy production, Scheckel shows you how to build and maintain a wide variety of energy-saving and energy-producing equipment, ranging from thermosiphon solar hot water collectors to bicycle-powered generators. Use less energy, save money, and help preserve the environment.

Author : Dan Chiras
Publisher : New Society Publisher
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2011-07-01
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781550924794

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The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy by Dan Chiras Pdf

From the author of Power from the Sun, the complete guide to switching to clean, affordable, renewable energy resources. Energy bills have skyrocketed in the United States, and traditional energy sources can be as damaging to the environment as they are to your pocketbook. The Homeowner’s Guide to Renewable Energy will show you how to slash your home energy costs while dramatically reducing your carbon footprint. Completely revised and updated, this new edition describes the most practical and affordable methods for significantly improving in-home energy efficiency and tapping into clean, affordable, renewable energy resources. If implemented, these measures will save the average homeowner tens of thousands of dollars over the coming decades. Focusing on the latest technological advances in residential renewable energy, this guide examines each alternative energy option available including: · Solar hot water and solar hot air systems · Passive and active solar retrofits for heating and cooling · Electricity from solar, wind, and microhydro · Hydrogen, fuel cells, methane digesters, and biodiesel This well-illustrated and accessible guide is an essential resource for those wanting to enter the renewable energy field. Packed with practical tips and guidelines, it gives readers sufficient knowledge to hire and communicate effectively with contractors and is a must-read for anyone interested in saving money and achieving energy independence. “If you’re thinking about investing in a renewable energy system for your home . . . The Homeowner’s Guide to Renewable Resources helps clarify the decision-making process . . . . Dan guides you through everything you need to choose which renewable options to integrate into your lifestyle. A great addition to my bookshelf!” —Mick Sagrillo, Sagrillo Power & Light

Author : Daniel D. Chiras
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Dwellings
ISBN : UOM:39015063319910

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The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy by Daniel D. Chiras Pdf

A vital guide for surviving coming fuel shortages by tapping into renewable energy resources

Author : Roger Hunt,Marianne Suhr
Publisher : White Lion Publishing
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-17
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780711239777

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Old House Eco Handbook by Roger Hunt,Marianne Suhr Pdf

How should we go about making old houses energy efficient without devaluing future sustainability or the appeal and character of old homes by the use of inappropriate solutions? This practical and essential guide to retrofitting for energy efficiency seeks to provide answers to this and other the questions homeowners of old houses are asking. Whether your house is medieval and timber-framed or a Georgian, Victorian or Edwardian terrace, it can be made more energy efficient and sustainable, and this practical and comprehensive handbook will show you how. Revised and updated throughout, and with a foreword by Kevin McLoud, Old House Eco Handbook includes chapters on the building envelope; roofs and ceilings; windows and doors; walls; floors; paints; energy, airandwater; plus a brand newchapter on retrofit materials. In association with The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, this is a must have for owners of old houses looking to make their homes more energy efficient and sustainable. Chapters Include: 1. Old houses can be green 2. Old house to eco house 3. The building envelope 4. Retrofit materials 5. Roofs and ceilings 6. Windows and doors 7. Walls 8. Floors 9. Paints 10. Energy, air and water 11. Old house for the future

Author : James Warner Morrison
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Dwellings
ISBN : 0064651363

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The Complete Energy-saving Handbook for Homeowners by James Warner Morrison Pdf

Author : Christine Woodside
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2008-12-16
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781599217246

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Energy Independence by Christine Woodside Pdf

Energy Independence is the essential guide to the most viable and affordable alternative energy solutions for the everyday consumer—including solar panels, wind generators, hydrogen fuel cells, wood, hydro-electric, geothermal heat pumps, and more. For all those seeking either to supplement their traditional fuel-burning furnace or to revamp their home, this book has what they need to get started. They'll learn about the most progressive and advanced options as well as tried and true energy conservation techniques. They'll learn how much each method costs, and how quickly they will recoup any investment. Also including a chapter on alternative-fuel cars, this book has been revised and updated with the most recent stats, technology, costs, and advice. It is a must for anyone—urbanite, suburbanite, or rural dweller—who relies on traditional oil-burning sources but has decided it's high time to be proactive both about cutting fuel costs and achieving freedom from fossil fuel dependence.

Author : William H. Kemp
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2004-03
Category : Energy conservation
ISBN : 0973323302

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The Renewable Energy Handbook for Homeowners by William H. Kemp Pdf

The Renewable Energy Handbook for Homeowners includes practical tips such as: - energy conservation (both on and off the grid) - heating (and cooling) with renewable energy - grid interconnection (linking your renewable energy system to the existing electrical-grid) - standalone systems (off-the-grid). - step-by-step theory and practical application of batteries inverters, photovoltaic panels and more. We discuss how to stretch your energy dollar, doing much more with less, without having to live a Spartan lifestyle. Step-by-step guidance and easy to understand instructions will help you pave the way to better energy management and renewable energy production, whether or not you cut the electrical supply lines to your home or cottage, Most of all, the Renewable Energy Handbook for Homeowners will show you how to do it all right now

Author : Brian Marshall,Robert Argue
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Dwellings
ISBN : MINN:31951000556799H

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The Super-insulated Retrofit Book by Brian Marshall,Robert Argue Pdf

Author : Mark Jaccard
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 54,6 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,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 : Jennifer Amann,Alex Wilson,Katie Ackerly
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 54,8 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 : Dan Chiras
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1282464965

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Homeowner's Guide To Renewable Energy by Dan Chiras Pdf

Author : Roger Hunt,Marianne Suhr
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0711232784

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Old House Eco Handbook by Roger Hunt,Marianne Suhr Pdf

Old House Eco Handbook is a companion volume to the authors' highly successful Old House Handbook, published in association with the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB). It seeks to answer the questions homeowners and others are asking about how to make old houses - medieval and timberframed, Georgian, Victorian or Edwardian terraces - energy-efficient and sustainable. The refurbishment or 'retrofitting' of old houses to meet new requirements into the future is now high on the Government's agenda. Old houses are, by their nature, a sustainable asset: their refurbishment is becoming a priority as attempts are made to address millions of energy-sapping, poorly insulated and far from airtight homes.

Author : Donald Wulfinghoff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1544 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:49015003042521

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Energy Efficiency Manual by Donald Wulfinghoff Pdf

Energy Efficiency Manual, by Donald Wulfinghoff, is the new comprehensive reference & how-to-book for energy conservation in commercial buildings, residential buildings & industrial plants. It combines the features of encyclopedia, textbook & practical field manual. This handbook details 400 actions for conserving energy in design, construction, retrofit, operation & maintenance. They cover heating & cooling efficiency, water conservation, insulation, air leakage, lighting, daylighting, solar heating & industrial equipment. The second part explains renewable energy sources, passive solar, wind energy, geothermal heat pumps, energy conservation codes, environmentally safe refrigerants, energy management computers & building automation systems, electricity rates, high efficiency motors, boilers, air conditioning equipment, fans, pumps, insulation, high efficiency lamps, thermostats, time controls & many other topics. Written as an easy conversation with readers of all backgrounds, it is packed with ratings, tips, illustrations & examples that make it easy to find the right conservation measures for every application. The clear non-mathematical presentation is for everyone from homeowners to architects, engineers, contractors, property managers, plant operators, business owners, financial managers, energy auditors, public utilities, students & faculty. Environmental protection, comfort, health & safety are major themes. Learn how to improve indoor air quality & avoid "sick building syndrome."