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Save money with hands-on, smart household energy solutions!Want to make eco-friendly changes in your house that will save energy? This practical guide is packed with tips and projects for increasing your home's energy efficiency while reducing costs and cutting down on waste and pollution. You'll see how to put together your own energy action plan based on your needs — and make your lifestyle more comfortable and enjoyable.
- Learn from an energy expert — the author draws on his extensive experience to provide the best, most effective solutions
- Evaluate your energy usage — perform a home energy audit and identify the areas that need improvement
- Reduce inefficiencies inside and out — banish contaminants, seal and insulate your home, get more from your heating and air conditioning, fix leaks, and more
- Cut costs in every room — use the right lights and switches, stop wasting water, and lessen the load on appliances
Open the book and find:
- Explanations of energy costs
- Advice on changing your consumption habits
- Instructions for calculating your carbon footprint
- The ten best efficiency investments
- Tips for financing energy improvements
- The pros and cons of different energy alternatives
- Top solar investments
- The most efficient ways to reduce waste
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"(a library find) Time to conduct our own home energy audit! This book has reinforced my feeling that we need to add some insulation. It's also helped me think about using solar lighting, motion sensor lights, and think about more efficient ways to heat/cool our home."
— Alison (4 out of 5 stars)
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" I skimmed through the book and got what I wanted. If you are really into this topic, there is lots of detail to review. If you just want some tips (like I did), there are a couple of good sections in the back. "
— Tina, 2/10/2013 -
" I skimmed through the book and got what I wanted. If you are really into this topic, there is lots of detail to review. If you just want some tips (like I did), there are a couple of good sections in the back. "
— Tina, 2/15/2009
About Rik DeGunther
Rik DeGunther is the founder of Efficient Homes, an energy consulting firm that focuses on home energy audits and the design of efficient heating and cooling systems.
About Brett Barry
Brett Barry graduated from Syracuse University’s television, radio, and film program and worked as an associate documentary producer for several years before moving into a career in voiceovers. In 2002, he signed with a voice-over agent in New York and began working in this field full-time. Brett’s training includes improvisational acting at Manhattan’s HB Studio, study of the Linklater voice techniques, and private coaching with some of the industry’s top voice performers. His voice can be heard on over 100 audiobooks. He and his wife Rebecca live in New York and run Silver Hollow Audio, an independent audio production studio.