The Rewards of Making Energy-Efficient Choices: Experience the Benefits of Being Green - Softcover

Nelmes, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1440124345 ISBN 13: 9781440124341

Publisher: iUniverse, 2009

Synopsis

Over the next twenty years, practicality and efficiency will be two of the biggest components of how we define energy sources, and we will need to fully understand our individual pivotal role in this transformation. David Nelmes makes the process virtually effortless with his groundbreaking work, The Rewards of Making Energy-Efficient Choices. Drawing on his vast experience as a home energy inspector specializing in heating and air conditioning, electrical wiring, and interiors and insulation, Nelmes is fully qualified to show you how to live a greener and more efficient life without sacrificing the normal comforts of home. Nelmes offers firsthand insight on how energy conservation, along with the use of solar, wind, and fuel cell technology, will help us all steer away from using foreign fossil fuels. With a straightforward and easy-to-understand style, Nelmes gives you specific advice on how to convert your home and your car to become more environmentally friendly, affordable, and resourceful. Accompanied by illustrations, charts, helpful photographs, and numerous Web site references, Nelmes covers topics such as Energy efficiency and conservation Best methods for heating and cooling Efficient hot water creation Renewable solar and wind energy Domestic power for your vehicle In addition to reducing your impact on the air, water, and soil, The Rewards of Making Energy-Efficient Choices will help you go green by spending a little green today and saving a lot of green tomorrow!

About this title

About the Author

David Nelmes is a home energy inspector in Pennsylvania, specializing in the fields of heating and air conditioning, electrical wiring, and interiors and insulation. He lives in Northeast Pennsylvania with his wife, Karlene and spends his time writing, performing home energy audits, and developing Web sites.

Edition details

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1440124345
• ISBN 13: 9781440124341
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128