The
homeowner's guide to renewable energy
achieving energy independence through solar, wind, biomass, and hydropower
Chiras, Daniel D.
creator
text
bibliography
bcc
Gabriola, B.C
New Society
2006
monographic
eng
xiii, 335 p. ill. ; 23 cm.
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 renewable energy -- Free heat - passive solar, active solar, and heat pumps -- Wood heat -- Passive cooling - staying cool all summer long, naturally -- Solar electricity - powering your home with solar energy -- Wind power - meeting your needs for electricity -- Microhydro - generating electricity from running water -- What's on the horizon? new fuels and new technologies for homes and autos.
Dan Chiras.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Dwellings
Energy conservation
Renewable energy sources
644
086571536X
NLC
081024
20190501183006.0
63705447
eng