Ewing, Rex A.
Summary: Examines renewable energy options for grid-tied homeowners, including solar- and wind-generated electricity, solar water heating, passive solar, and geothermal heating / cooling. System configurations and equipment, average costs, financial incentives, and installation considerations are also covered--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PixyJack Press 2009
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Summary: "A hands-on guide to building solar-powered log homes, complete with how-to illustrations and photos, plus profiles of log home owners from across the United States. Topics includes log home construction, solar and wind energy, home heating options, pumping water, costs to consider, and Web resources"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PixyJack Press 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 690.837 EWIEwing, Rex A.
Summary: "Covers renewable energy options for grid-tied and off-grid homeowners, including solar energy (passive and active), wind power, microhydro energy, geothermal heat pumps, solar water heating, biomass heating, backup generators and pumping/storing water. Also examines energy conservation, system sizing/pricing, and tax incentives"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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Contents: A new philosophy of freedom -- Grid-tied or off-grid? -- Beginning considerations -- Sizing the system -- Solar photovoltaic modules -- Wind turbines -- Micro-hydro power -- Charge controllers -- Batteries -- Inverters -- Putting it all together-safely -- Heating of house and water -- Pumping water -- Final thoughts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PixyJack Press 2006