This straight-talking book cuts through the green energy hype and explains how grid-connected homeowners can be smart about their energy future. Solar and wind-generated electricity, solar water heating, passive solar techniques and geothermal heating/cooling will enable homeowners to become self-sufficient while protecting themselves from rising utility rates and grid blackouts. With financial incentives now available, the time is perfect to utilize nature's free energy. 
 Table of Contents - Why Invest in Renewable Energy - Is It Legal and Safe - How Solar Electricity Works - Grid-tied Solar and Wind System Options, with and without batteries - Sizing Your Solar / Wind System - What Does It Cost - Any Financial Help Out There - Permits &amp; Paperwork - Nuts &amp; Bolts: What to Look For, What to Avoid - Who Does the Solar/Wind Installation - Using the Sun's Warmth to Heat Your Home (NEW) - Solar Water Heating Systems (NEW) - Geothermal Heating &amp; Cooling (NEW) - Extensive Appendix includes manufacturers, associations, reference web sites, state energy offices, worksheets, glossary and more

Got Sun? Go Solar, Expanded 2nd Edition: Harness Nature's Free Energy to Heat and Power Your Grid-Tied Home

Science & Math

Rex A. Ewing

Doug Pratt

Technology

PixyJack Press

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Got Sun? Go Solar, Expanded 2nd Edition: Harness Nature's Free Energy to Heat and Power Your Grid-Tied Home