Consumer Guide to Solar Energy
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Book Overview
This is a must for those who are tired of power brownouts and blackouts, skyrocketing energy bills and the feeling that there is nothing we can do to help resolve these problems ourselves. Don't wait for utility bill sticker shock to worsen, or sit through another power outage or energy disruption. This new edition of the guide can help readers to seize their own destiny, become more self-reliant and use the available technology to make their homes...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:156625177X
ISBN13:9781566251778
Release Date:August 1998
Publisher:Taylor Trade Publishing
Length:215 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.6" x 8.0"
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3 ratings
Great Basic Guide
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This is a great guide for people wanting a basic understanding of solar energy and its use in a home application. It references a lot of resources in the book. It just touches on commercial applications but this book is geared to residential.
Practical, non-technical introduction to solar energy
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This is a well-organized and interesting introduction to home-related applications of solar energy. Written for the lay person, it contains no math beyond a few simplified cost calculations. The main topics are solar hot water and pool heating; solar electricity; solar cooking, cooling, and space heating; and financing/economics/incentives. The book also has nice illustrations, more than 50 photos, and a well-chosen resource list and glossary.
Timely Advice
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Sklar and Sheinkopf know their stuff. They offer practical advice on how to install and use solar energy. The book includes information on tax breaks and how to buy everything you need. This book is a hands-on guide that takes you through the whole process.
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