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The Home Energy Diet: How to Save Money by Making Your House Energy-Smart
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- ISBN13: 9780865715301
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
With rising energy costs, homeowners are beginning to examine the energy efficiency of their own homes, asking questions about where energy comes from and how much it costs, how to choose new appliances and what options exist for renewable energy. The Home Energy Diet answers all these questions and more while helping readers take control of their personal energy use and costs so they can save money, live more comfortably and help the environment. Energy auditor Pa… More >>
The Home Energy Diet: How to Save Money by Making Your House Energy-Smart
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5 Comments
December 31st, 2009 at 2:22 am
I skimmed this book very rapidly so this is not a comprehensive review. I bought it looking for “how to” information on solar energy. I didn’t find it, at least in an easy to assimilate and put to use form. What I did find was almost a dissertation about heat at the level of a physics class: what heat is, what its innate properties are, where it comes from, where it goes, etc. It actually is fascinating reading and probably makes an extremely good foundation for the most efficient use of all the forms of energy that we use in our daily rounds. But it wasn’t what I needed, super-fast. I may contact the author from his blurb on the inside back cover of the book for help.
Rating: 3 / 5
December 31st, 2009 at 5:12 am
Good read, I got a lot out of this book. The author really knows his stuff.
Rating: 5 / 5
December 31st, 2009 at 6:35 am
The Home Energy Diet: How To Save Money By Making Your House Energy Smart goes beyond most simple pamphlets, sharing energy specialist Paul Scheckel’s advice on how to explore home uses and losses. From measuring and metering to assessing solar energy systems, The Home Energy Diet is an all-in-one book packed with many options and insights.
Rating: 5 / 5
December 31st, 2009 at 8:34 am
A thorough review of everything you can do to save money and make your home energy efficient. Helpful photos, illustrations and charts. Good resource for understanding and maintaining major systems of a house such as heating and cooling, electric and appliances.
Rating: 5 / 5
December 31st, 2009 at 9:31 am
This book has a lot of good info for technical types. Lots of formulas and theory.
Also has maps showing heating and cooling days around the country (get a magnifying glass if you want to read them), pictures of various water-heating setups showing many pipes with little description, and the like.
If you want to know a lot about the theory and basic technology of energy efficient homes, this book is has a lot of info.
If you are an average person who wants straightforward suggestions on how to save energy and money in your home, I suggest checking out The Complete Guide to Reducing Energy Costs (Consumer Reports: You Need to Know).
Rating: 3 / 5