TY  - BOOK
AU  - Chiras,Daniel D.
TI  - The homeowner's guide to renewable energy: achieving energy independence through solar, wind, biomass, and hydropower
SN  - 086571536X
U1  - 644 22
PY  - 2006///
CY  - Gabriola, B.C.
PB  - New Society
KW  - Dwellings
KW  - Energy conservation
KW  - Renewable energy sources
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; 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
ER  -