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The Energy-Smart House
Energy efficiency begins at home. Nobody knows this better than homeowners, remodelers, builders, and designers looking to cut back and save more. This is the place to start--"The Energy-Smart House" is a must-have for those concerned about rising home energy costs. Written by builders and energy experts from all over the country, the contributing authors are seasoned professionals whose articles have appeared in "Fine Homebuilding "magazine. Becoming "energy smart" is the goal, and this book details the methods, materials, and technology needed to achieve just that. Along with 200 photos and 50 illustrations, the insight shared from the pros will give readers the most up-to-date ways to keep costs down.
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The Home Energy Diet: How to Save Money by Making Your House Energy-Smart
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My Powerful Home
This book will truly guide you to make the best choices for home efficiency and renewable energy. An energy efficient home translates into a cost-effective approach when purchasing and installing your renewable energy systems.Our goal is to empower the homeowner to know where to start when venturing intorenewable energy for their home. It is written in easy to understand language on topics as new and complex as ground source heating and cooling, along with solar, wind, micro-hydro and emergency power systems.View illustrations and diagrams that bring out system details at a glance. You will feel likean expert when you are done reading this book.
