The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy: Solar, Wind, Biomass and Hydropower
The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy: Solar, Wind, Biomass and Hydropower
Dan Chiras
Paperback, 335 pages, illustrated.
2006
Former library copy, with stamps, otherwise clean sturdy condition.
The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy will show you how to slash your home energy costs while dramatically reducing your carbon footprint.
Describes the most practical and affordable methods for making significant improvements in home energy efficiency and tapping into clean, affordable, renewable energy resources.
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
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