Physical Description:print xiii, 335 p. : ill ; 23 cm.
Publisher:Gabriola, B.C. : New Society, c2006.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 291-320) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
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.