| Edition |
Revised and updated. |
| Description |
xv, 496 pages : illustrations, maps, charts ; 26 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction. Renewable energy eco-nomics ; What is energy? ; Energy, pollution, and climate change -- Energy efficiency. New home-design considerations ; Updating an older home ; Appliance selection ; Energy-efficient lighting ; Water supply and energy conservation ; Phantom loads ; Eco-nomic ideas for renters and homeowners alike -- A renewable energy primer. Summarizing the case for energy efficiency ; Generating thermal energy ; Electrical energy generation overview ; Electrical generation technology -- A showcase of renewably-energy-powered homes. The Kemp off-grid camper ; The Beevor family cottage ; Fairmont Hotels' "Kenauk Cabins" ; The Houston/Lebfevere earth ship 3 ; Anderson-Von Mertens home ; The Kemps' zero-carbon home ; Surya House ; Earth energy case study -- Heating and cooling with renewable energy. Passive solar heating ; Active solar air heating ; Solar water heating ; Solar pool heating ; Active solar space heating ; Heating with renewable fuels ; Space cooling systems ; Earth energy with geoexchange -- Phototvoltaic electricity generation -- Electricity from the wind -- Micro hydro electricity production -- Battery selection -- DC voltage regulation -- DC to AC conversion using inverters -- Fossil-fueled backup power sources -- Putting it all together safely -- Pools, hot tubs, and saunas powered by sol. Conventional swimming pools off-grid ; An alternative way forward : the eco-pool concept ; Hot tubs and solar power : a marriage made in heaven -- Communications beyond the "end of the line" -- Biofuels -- Living with renewable energy. |
| Summary |
Provides background information, purchasing data, and step-by-step instructions for operating boats, RVs, or homes and creating energy for hot water and heating with renewable energy sources. |
| Subject |
Renewable energy sources -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Energy conservation -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Sustainable living -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| Added Title |
Guide to renewable energy and independent living |
| ISBN |
9780981013213 paperback $29.95 |
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098101321X paperback $29.95 |
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