David S. Findley
Reduce your utility bill and
your carbon footprint! - 140 energy-
and money-saving solutions
Inside, you'll find simple, no- and low-cost measures to identify
problems and increase your home's livability and efficiency--as well
as your expendable income--each and every year.
Whether you're moving into a brand new home, buying an existing
property, or improving your current residence, you'll find the
practical tips and step-by-step projects inside Do-It-Yourself
Home Energy Audits will dramatically reduce your energy
usage and boost your savings in no time.
This hands-on guide shows you how to access your home's energy
efficiency, and offers 140 energy- and money-saving solutions you
can use right away.
Discover how to:
- Implement immediate no-
and low-cost improvements for lighting, heating,
electricity, insulation, water use, and more
- Identify and modify the
most costly appliances in your home
- Reduce carbon emissions
- Develop a personal energy
plan
- Determine how and when to
contract your green renovation
- Understand ratings,
standards, and conversions
- Fund your green home
improvement projects and take advantage of grants,
rebates, and tax incentives
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Contents:
Chapter 1. Increase Your Home's Comfort and Increase Your
Income;
Chapter 2. Home Improvements You Can Do Today at No Cost to
You;
Chapter 3. Low-Cost Solutions;
Chapter 4. Chief Home Energy Expenses;
Chapter 5. Personal and Global Environments (They are One and
the Same);
Chapter 6. Creating a Personal Energy Plan;
Chapter 7. How and When to Contract Out Your Green
Renovation;
Chapter 8. Large Renovation Projects;
Chapter 9. Standards, Conversions, and Green References;
Chapter 10. Funding Your Green Home-Improvement Projects;
Index
About the
Author:
David S. Findley is an assistant professor at Farmingdale
State College and the owner of Synergy New Technology, a green
technology solution provider.
Softcover
240 Pages
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7-1/4 x 9-1/4 in.
Copyright 2010