Energy efficient homes for dummies - Rik DeGunther

Learn to:

• Make smart, practical energy changes at home


• Conduct your own home energy audit


• Reduce your costs and impact on the planet


• Improve your household energy efficiency

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 homes energy efficiency while reducing costs and cutting down on waste and pollution. Youll 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