Energy Savings
If you winterize your home, you can save lots of money. But beware of the scams that promise big savings if you spend money on large-scale improvements. Always do the math to make sure you can start to save money quickly. Some energy-savings ... [... more]
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Energy Efficiency in Househould Appliances and Lighting
 This book covers the state of the art of energy efficiency in household appliances and lighting which can be used now and in the near future to achieve significant and cost-effective energy savings. Recent developments in advanced appliance and lighting ... [... more]
$166.00
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Low E Glass - Energy Savings Comparison
Note the interesting correlation between the highest savings and the geographic location. The highest savings appear to be in the southwest part of the nation. Keep in mind that these savings are also a function of what you have to pay to heat ... [... more]
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Bid Sheets
I know you will love my weekly newsletter. The newsletter contains the best questions I get each week along with my personal responses. Some are guaranteed to make you laugh, while others will get you out of your chair to inspect something at ... [... more]
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Featured Products & Services
Air conditioners remove humidity to keep us cool. An air conditioning unit that is too large or too small will fail to keep us comfortable. Heat gain helps determine the correct air conditioner size. Take note of these tips to keep heat out of ... [... more]
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Checklists
Garage additions can be big remodeling jobs, like building a small house! Avoid costly mistakes when building your dream garage by using my Garage Addition Checklist. The sheet will help you calculate your garage addition costs. It is an Instant ... [... more]
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Little Things Add Up To Save Energy
The first thing to do is look at your actual utility bill(s). Get a feel for what you spend on a daily basis for electricity and any other fuels. Once you do this and consider all of the things in your home that consume energy, you will see that ... [... more]
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Energy Savings Payback
You can save money on your heating bills this winter without spending money. Turn your thermostat down right now to 64F. Then go up to your bedroom and put on some long underwear, an extra pair of socks, a long sleeve tee shirt, a sweater and/or ... [... more]
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Energy Simulation in Building Design, Second Edition
Since the appearance of the first edition of 'Energy Simulation in Building Design', the use of computer-based appraisal tools to solve energy design problems within buildings has grown rapidly. A leading figure in this field, Professor Joseph Clarke has ... [... more]
$65.95
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Energy Reduction Through Improved Maintenance Practices
Offers easy-to-read, practical guidelines on how to reduce energy costs by improving the maintenance process. Examines how ineffective maintenance practices adversely affect energy consumption. Suggests practical strategies and solutions to use in ... [... more]
$29.95
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Energy Management in Illuminating Systems
As our dependence on and need for abundant energy grows, it becomes increasingly important for engineers and managers to develop and maintain energy efficient systems and build effective energy management programs. Energy Management in Illuminating ... [... more]
$129.95
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Power to the People: How the Coming Energy Revolution ...
A guided tour of a revolution in the making that promises to change our lives Global warming, rolling black outs, massive tanker spills, oil dependence: our profligate ways have doomed us to suffer such tragedies, right? Perhaps, but Vijay Vaitheeswaran, ... [... more]
$25.00
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