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Item Information   Copy / Holding Information     Library Journal Review     Table of Contents     More Content       More by this author     Rehfeld, Barry J.     Subjects     Dwellings -- Energy consumption.     Dwellings -- Energy conservation.     Architecture and energy conservation.     Renewable energy sources.     Sustainable living.     Browse Catalog     by author:      Rehfeld, Barry J.       by title:      Home sweet zero ener...       by call number:      644 R345h     Search the Web     Rehfeld, Barry J.     Dwellings -- Energy consumption.     Dwellings -- Energy conservation.     Architecture and energy conservation.     Renewable energy sources.     Sustainable living.       MARC Display

Home sweet zero energy home : what it takes to develop great homes that won't cost anything to heat, cool or light up, without going broke or crazy / Barry Rehfeld. by Rehfeld, Barry J. New Society Publishers, c2011. Call #: 644 R345h Subjects Dwellings -- Energy consumption.   Dwellings -- Energy conservation.   Architecture and energy conservation.   Renewable energy sources.   Sustainable living. ISBN:  9780865716988 (hc.) 0865716986 (hc.) Description:  x, 197 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Notes:  "Books for wiser living, Mother Earth News, recommendation"--Cover. Bibliography:  Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-186) and index. Contents:  Free and clear -- Following the sun -- Eyes on the target -- Out of sight efficiency -- Taking a good look -- Cash backs and other green possibilities -- All-year all-electric comfort -- Getting into hot water -- Cool and bright ideas well done -- Sustaining the drive -- More stuff -- Under its own power -- The ratings game. Summary:  Zero energy homes produce at least as much energy as they consume through a combination of energy efficiencies, passive design, and renewable energy production. Focusing on real costs and savings, this book takes an in-depth look at: Site selection and passive design Insulation, windows, doors, and building materials Heating and cooling Appliances and electronics Financial resources and incentives. Holds:  0   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Item type Status   Cole Harbour Public Library Adult Nonfiction 644 R345h Adult books Checked in Add Copy to MyList

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