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Energy Efficient Homes for Dummies

Audiobook

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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    Series: Dummies Publisher: HarperAudio Edition: Abridged

    OverDrive Listen audiobook

    • ISBN: 9780061764905
    • File size: 96809 KB
    • Release date: December 9, 2008
    • Duration: 03:21:41

    MP3 audiobook

    • ISBN: 9780061764905
    • File size: 96977 KB
    • Release date: December 9, 2008
    • Duration: 03:21:41
    • Number of parts: 3

    Formats

    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    MP3 audiobook

    Languages

    English

    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

  • Expand title description text
    • Details

      Publisher:
      HarperAudio
      Edition:
      Abridged

      OverDrive Listen audiobook
      ISBN: 9780061764905
      File size: 96809 KB
      Release date: December 9, 2008
      Duration: 03:21:41

      MP3 audiobook
      ISBN: 9780061764905
      File size: 96977 KB
      Release date: December 9, 2008
      Duration: 03:21:41
      Number of parts: 3

    • Creators
    • Formats
      OverDrive Listen audiobook
      MP3 audiobook
    • Languages
      English