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The homeowner's guide to renewable energy : achieving energy independence through solar, wind, biomass, and hydropower / Dan Chiras.

Title
The homeowner's guide to renewable energy : achieving energy independence through solar, wind, biomass, and hydropower / Dan Chiras.
Author
Chiras, Daniel D.
Publication
  • Gabriola, BC : New Society Publishers, 2011.
  • ©2011

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Description
xiii, 337 pages : illustrations; 23 cm.
Summary
Presents information on how to improve a home's energy efficiency and switch to renewable energy resources to provide electricity, hot water, heat, and cooling for a home.
Series Statement
Books for wiser living recommendation, Mother Earth news
Uniform Title
  • Books for living wisely from Mother Earth news.
  • Environmental Information Services Collection.
Subject
  • Dwellings > Energy conservation
  • Energy conservation
  • Habitations > Économies d'énergie
  • Houses > Heating and ventilation
  • Renewable energy resources
  • Renewable energy sources
  • Renewable energy sources
  • Énergies renouvelables
Note
  • Includes index.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
Renewable energy: clean, affordable, and reliable -- Conservation rules: the cornerstone of your energy future -- Solar hot water systems: satisfying domestic hot water needs with solar energy -- Free heat: passive solar and heat pumps -- Solar hot air and hot water systems: affordable heat from the sun -- Wood heat -- Passive cooling: staying cool naturally -- Solar electricity: powering your home with solar energy -- Wind power: meeting your needs for electricity -- Microhydro: generating electricity from running water.
ISBN
  • 9780865716865
  • 0865716862