Author: American Association for Vocational Instructional MaterialsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Buildings
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Providing for Energy Efficiency in Homes and Small Buildings
Author: American Association for Vocational Instructional MaterialsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Buildings
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Real Prospects for Energy Efficiency in the United States
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309156866
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 349
Book Description
America's economy and lifestyles have been shaped by the low prices and availability of energy. In the last decade, however, the prices of oil, natural gas, and coal have increased dramatically, leaving consumers and the industrial and service sectors looking for ways to reduce energy use. To achieve greater energy efficiency, we need technology, more informed consumers and producers, and investments in more energy-efficient industrial processes, businesses, residences, and transportation. As part of the America's Energy Future project, Real Prospects for Energy Efficiency in the United States examines the potential for reducing energy demand through improving efficiency by using existing technologies, technologies developed but not yet utilized widely, and prospective technologies. The book evaluates technologies based on their estimated times to initial commercial deployment, and provides an analysis of costs, barriers, and research needs. This quantitative characterization of technologies will guide policy makers toward planning the future of energy use in America. This book will also have much to offer to industry leaders, investors, environmentalists, and others looking for a practical diagnosis of energy efficiency possibilities.
Energy Research Abstracts
Author: Resources in Education
Author: Elements of an Energy-efficient House
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture and energy conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 1040
Book Description
Energy-Efficient Building
Author: Editors of Fine HomebuildingPublisher: Taunton
ISBN: 9781561583409
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
The editors and contributors to Fine Homebuilding magazine have combined to show homeowners how to save money and provide greater comfort in their houses.
Essential Building Science
Author: Jacob Deva RacusinPublisher: New Society Publishers
ISBN: 1550926292
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
Down and dirty – a complete step-by-step guide to making, installing and living with beautiful, all-natural earthen floors Poor heat and moisture management are the enemies of durable, comfortable, and efficient housing, and good building design and construction starts with a solid understanding of good building science. Essential Building Science provides a highly visual and accessible introduction to the fundamentals of building science for residential construction. Part one covers the rationale behind high-performance design and the fundamentals of building physics, including thermal dynamics, moisture transfer, and hygro-thermal dynamics such as vapor drive and condensation. Part two teaches the vital critical thinking skills needed to consider buildings as whole systems and to develop thermal and moisture control strategies regardless of the specifics of the design. Case studies and examples from across North American climatic zones illuminate real-life problems and offer builders, designers, and DIYers the insights and tools required for creating better new buildings and dramatically improving old ones. Good science plus critical thinking equals high performance buildings.
Canadian Energy Efficiency Outlook
Author: Pierre LangloisPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 8770222614
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Energy Efficiency (EE) has been recognized since the early 1970s as the most relevant mechanism to optimize the way we meet our energy needs. The rationale behind this book is to present where the Canadian EE sector stands today to all Canadian stakeholders and those interested around the world. The Canada Energy Efficiency Outlook aims to outline the different environments that support EE development in our highly diversified provinces and territories, as well as at the national level, and consequently allow the reader to better understand the complexities involved. More globally, this book serves as an important reference for all interested parties on how Canada has variably innovated and developed mechanisms to achieve the goal of making this country more energy efficient.
Monthly Catalogue, United States Public Documents
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 1234
Book Description