Book
Convert your home to solar energy / Everett M. Barber Jr. and Joseph R. Provey ; [illustrator, Jason Lee]. --
Record details
- ISBN: 9781600852527 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 1600852521 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 234 p. : col. ill., col. map.
- Publisher: Newtown, Conn. : Taunton Press, c2010.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 228), Internet addresses (p. 228-230), and index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 31.94 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Solar houses. Solar energy. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Branch | 697.78 Bar | 31681002278869 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Book News
This colorful volume presents information on all of the major methods of harnessing solar energy for your home. Intended for home owners and designed to cover most aspects of the solar conversion, the work walks the reader through the planning, installation and maintenance of solar hot water systems, pool heating, passive solar heating and cooling and photo-voltaic systems. Numerous diagrams, photographs, equations and technical tips are provided throughout and appendices for determining solar energy savings rates are included. Barber is a solar system designer and installer and Provey is a writer on solar energy topics. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) - Ingram Publishing Services
his definitive homeowner's guide to solar energy has arrived at just the right time. With the cost of heating oil and electricity fluctuating wildly, consumers are clamoring for information on alternative energy. This source book covers all the relevant technologies, including solar space and water heating, as well as photovoltaic electricity.
It's practical (with cost calculators, tips on taking advantage of rebates and tax incentives, and advice on finding specialized contractors). And it's authoritative, written by a recognized expert in the field, Everett Barber, Jr., who has 30 years' experience installing all kinds of solar energy systems. Co-author Joseph Provey has been writing about the topic for almost as long. Together, they cover every facet of planning, installing, operating, and maintaining a residential solar energy system.
- Ingram Publishing Services
This definitive homeownerâs guide to solar energy has arrived at just the right time. With the cost of heating oil and electricity fluctuating wildly, consumers are clamoring for information on alternative energy. This source book covers all the relevant technologies, including solar space and water heating, as well as photovoltaic electricity. Itâs practical (with cost calculators, tips on taking advantage of rebates and tax incentives, and advice on finding specialized contractors). And itâs authoritative, written by a recognized expert in the field, Everett Barber, Jr., who has 30 yearsâ experience installing all kinds of solar energy systems. Co-author Joseph Provey has been writing about the topic for almost as long. Together, they cover every facet of planning, installing, operating, and maintaining a residential solar energy system.
