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Consumer Guide to Solar Energy, 3rd Edition
by Scott Sklar / Ken Sheinkopf
At a time when millions of Americans are facing higher energy
costs and less disposable income in their pockets, the newly updated
Consumer Guide to Solar Energy can show you how to reduce these
costs while actually making your home more comfortable.
The costs of energy for heating, cooling and electricity are at
an all-time high in most parts of the country, and many energy
experts predict that they will continue to rise. At the same time,
there is growing concern about the reliability of an aging and
less-than-secure electric grid. Recent events have further emphasized
the need for energy security and reduced reliance on imported oil.
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| Consumer Guide to
Solar Energy 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. The new edition of this
guide can help readers seize their own destiny, become more self-reliant
and use the available technology to make their homes more comfortable
and their power bills more affordable.
Two nationally recognized experts on solar energy have updated
their classic guide for homeowners and businesses. Learn about
numerous new products, proven reliable and effective, which are
now available on the shelves of hardware stores, home supply centers
and other outlets. The new edition includes updated information
on solar energy tax credits and a host of new state programs supporting
clean energy. The incentives total more than $3 billion for clean
energy installations, and the authors provide a quick guide to
accessing these and other consumer benefits.
About the Author:
Scott Sklar heads his own national strategic marketing and policy
firm for clean energy in Washington, D.C. For 15 years he served
as executive director of the Solar Energy Industries Association,
the national trade association for solar energy.
Ken Sheinkopf is associate director of the Florida Solar Energy Center, one
of the largest and most active renewable energy research
and education centers in the world. He has been with the center
for 18 years and has directed hundreds of training and education
programs for consumers and technical audiences.
Product Details:
Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: New Society Publishers (September 1, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN: 0865715203
Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.06 pounds |
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Solar Power (True Books)
by Christine Petersen
The book informs kids about the advantages and disadvantages
of renewable resources and speculates on their use in years to
come.
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| Product Details:
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Paperback: 48 pages
Publisher: Children's Press (CT) (September 2004)
Language: English
ISBN: 0516219413
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 7.2 x 0.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 4.16 ounces
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Going Solar: Understanding And Using The Warmth In Sunlight
by Tomm Stanley
Going Solar contains everything that a budding or experienced
solar enthusiast could wish for. By distilling thousands of
years of history and knowledge into one book, Tomm Stanley
brings together the work of pioneering solar designers, some
of the greatest scientists that the world has known and a range
of modern, practical applications for hands-on people to create
a delicious brew of thought provoking, solar thermal discussion.
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| Enthusiastically coaxing
readers through the essential concepts at work in fields of study
as diverse as history, geography, nuclear physics, thermodynamics
and astronomy, Going Solar reveals the "how's" and "why's" behind
the solar heating phenomenon. When the subject matter turns to
a study of devices that use solar heat, readers have a firm grasp
of the natural forces at work and an appreciation of how the technology
might be applied in their own lives.
Written in easy-to-understand language for everyday people and
the scientifically challenged, Going Solar contains a delightful
blend of humor, fact and function that continually guides readers
back to the purpose of its making; understanding and effectively
using the warmth found in sunlight for our day-to-day lives.
About the Author
Tomm Stanley is an American that has been living in New Zealand
since 1995 and this is his second book on the subjects of eco-living
and sustainability for the planet. His book, Stone House - A
Guide to Self Building with Slipforms, highlights the efforts
of he and his partner Sabrina at owner-built, passive solar construction
using locally sourced materials.
Product Details:
Paperback: 201 pages
Publisher: Stonefield Publishing (May 30, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN: 0476010829
Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 9.7 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.35 pounds
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2007 Solar Energy – Complete Guide to Solar Power and Photovoltaics,
Practical Information on Heating, Lighting, and Concentrating,
Energy Department Research (Two CD-ROM Set) (CD-ROM)
by U.S. Government
This up-to-date and comprehensive electronic book on two CD-ROMs
presents an incredible and totally revised collection of important
documents and publications about solar energy, solar heating and
lighting, solar concentrating technology, and photovoltaic (PV)
solar power cells. Encyclopedic coverage of every practical aspect
of solar power, heating, electricity, and research is thoroughly
covered in this incredible collection!
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| Federal documents cover
the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Photovoltaics Program; National
Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Center for Photovoltaics; Photovoltaics
for Buildings; Photovoltaics Silicon Materials Research; Solar
Decathlon; Amorphous Silicon; NREL Solid State Theory Group and
Solid State Spectroscopy. Office of Energy Efficiency
and Renewable Energy; Environmental Safety & Health; DOE Climate
Challenge; National Center for Photovoltaics; Photovoltaics Research & Development;
Photovoltaic Silicon Materials Research; Amorphous Silicon; Solid
State Theory; Spectroscopy. National Center for Photovoltaics (NCPV)
Partnership Opportunities; PV Roadmap; Physics and Design of Solar
Cells; R & D Partner Fact Sheets. Photovoltaics for Buildings
coverage includes: Learn About PV; Homes and Commercial Buildings;
Whole-Building Design; Solar Electricity; New Applications and
Lessons Learned Report, much more. Viable solar energy technology
topics covered include: Solar Cells * photovoltaic (PV) power *
flat-plate PV * concentrating PV * off-grid * on-grid * conversion
efficiencies * solar thermal electric * the existing solar industry
* DOE research goals and targets * Thermal dishes * towers * troughs
* central generation * passive solar * solar water heating * solar
heating and lighting * nanotechnology solar cells * organic solar
cells * abbreviations and acronyms. This CD-ROM set with two discs
is packed with over 51,000 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat
PDF software - allowing direct viewing on Windows and Macintosh
systems. The Acrobat cataloging technology adds enormous value
and uncommon functionality to this impressive collection of government
documents and material. Our news and educational discs are privately
compiled collections of official public domain U.S. government
files and documents - they are not produced by the federal government.
They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference
work, utilizing the benefits of the Adobe Acrobat format to uniformly
present thousands of pages that can be rapidly reviewed, searched
by finding specific words, or printed without untold hours of tedious
research and downloading. Vast archives of important public domain
government information that might otherwise remain inaccessible
are available for instant review no matter where you are. This
book-on-a-disc format makes a great reference work and educational
tool. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient,
comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything
you need to know, from the federal sources you trust.
About the Author
This CD-ROM set with two discs is packed with over 51,000 pages
reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software - allowing direct
viewing on Windows and Macintosh systems. The Acrobat cataloging
technology adds enormous value and uncommon functionality to
this impressive collection of government documents and material.
Our news and educational discs are privately compiled collections
of official public domain U.S. government files and documents
- they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed
to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work, utilizing
the benefits of the Adobe Acrobat format to uniformly present
thousands of pages that can be rapidly reviewed, searched by
finding specific words, or printed without untold hours of tedious
research and downloading. Vast archives of important public domain
government information that might otherwise remain inaccessible
are available for instant review no matter where you are. This
book-on-a-disc format makes a great reference work and educational
tool. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient,
comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything
you need to know, from the federal sources you trust.
Product Details:
CD-ROM: 51294 pages
Publisher: Progressive Management (August 14, 2006)
ISBN: 1422007545
Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.20 ounces
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