The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy : Achieving Energy Independence Through Solar, Wind, Biomass, and Hydropower.
Title:
The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy : Achieving Energy Independence Through Solar, Wind, Biomass, and Hydropower.
Author:
Chiras, Dan.
ISBN:
9781550924794
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (319 pages)
Contents:
Front Cover -- Praise -- Title Page -- Rights Page -- Dedication -- Mother Earth News Recommendation -- Contents -- Join the Conversation -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: Renewable Energy: Clean, Affordable, and Reliable -- Chapter 2: Conservation Rules: The Cornerstone of Your Energy Future -- Chapter 3: Solar Hot Water Systems: Satisfying Domestic Hot Water Needs with Solar Energy -- Chapter 4: Free Heat: Passive Solar and Heat Pumps -- Chapter 5: Solar Hot Air and Hot Water Systems: Affordable Heat from the Sun -- Chapter 6: Wood Heat -- Chapter 7: Passive Cooling: Staying Cool Naturally -- Chapter 8: Solar Electricity: Powering Your Home with Solar Energy -- Chapter 9: Wind Power: Meeting Your Needs for Electricity -- Chapter 10: Microhydro: Generating Electricity from Running Water -- A Brief Afterword -- Appendix -- Resource Guide -- Index -- About the Author.
Abstract:
The complete guide to clean, affordable, renewable energy resources.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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