From the Book - Rev. and updated.
Introduction. Renewable energy eco-nomics ; What is energy? ; Energy, pollution, and climate change
Energy efficiency. New home-design considerations ; Updating an older home ; Appliance selection ; Energy-efficient lighting ; Water supply and energy conservation ; Phantom loads ; Eco-nomic ideas for renters and homeowners alike
A renewable energy primer. Summarizing the case for energy efficiency ; Generating thermal energy ; Electrical energy generation overview ; Electrical generation technology
A showcase of renewably-energy-powered homes. The Kemp off-grid camper ; The Beevor family cottage ; Fairmont Hotels' "Kenauk Cabins" ; The Houston/Lebfevere earth ship 3 ; Anderson-Von Mertens home ; The Kemps' zero-carbon home ; Surya House ; Earth energy case study
Heating and cooling with renewable energy. Passive solar heating ; Active solar air heating ; Solar water heating ; Solar pool heating ; Active solar space heating ; Heating with renewable fuels ; Space cooling systems ; Earth energy with geoexchange
Phototvoltaic electricity generation
Electricity from the wind
Micro hydro electricity production
DC to AC conversion using inverters
Fossil-fueled backup power sources
Putting it all together safely
Pools, hot tubs, and saunas powered by sol. Conventional swimming pools off-grid ; An alternative way forward : the eco-pool concept ; Hot tubs and solar power : a marriage made in heaven
Communications beyond the "end of the line"
Living with renewable energy.
