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Builder's Guide to Cold Climates - $35
Joe Lstiburek
Energy and Environmental Building Association
ISBN: 0-9755127-1-4

Publisher Notes:
The North American Cold Climate Builders Guide is augmented to provide the building industry with the latest and best practical information on how to apply building science principles to structures as systems in colder regions.

A concise, graphically rich technical manual, it contains over 150 detailed illustrations showing the latest details and techniques to effectively implement energy and resource efficient residential construction with revised sections on: Foundations, Walls, Roofs and an expanded discussion of Vapor Barriers, Additional Appendixes PLUS a newly added Glossary of Terms. It embodies much of what is now known about building homes that are affordable, durable, energy efficient, healthy, safe, comfortable and environmentally responsible.

Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings: 9th Edition - $10
Jennifer Thorne Amann, Alex Wilson & Katie Ackerly
New Society Publishers
ISBN: 9780865716025
 

Publisher Notes:
How efficient are front-load washing machines? When is it time to replace your old refrigerator? These questions and many more are answered in the Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings, a one-stop resource for consumers who want to improve their home’s energy performance and reduce costs. Zeroing in on the most useful response can be a challenge—this 9th edition guide cuts through the confusion.

Well-organized and highly readable, the Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings begins with an overview of the inter-relationships between energy use, economics and the environment. Chapters focus on specific areas in the home, such as electronics, lighting, heating, cooling, ventilation, kitchen and laundry, and provide helpful explanations for each, including:

• describing energy use characteristics
• drawing comparisons between the available technologies
• outlining the most cost-effective repair and replacement options
• providing step-by-step guidance for finding the right equipment
• describing how the equipment operates, and
• summarizing how much energy is used or lost.

Included are tips on improving existing equipment, and guidance for when and why consumers should purchase new energy-efficient equipment, as well as a reminder to check local government and utilities for purchase or retrofit grants or incentives. This guide will be an invaluable resource to all consumers concerned about reducing both their energy bills and their environmental impact.

Residential Energy: Cost Savings and Comfort for Existing Buildings - $30
John Krigger & Chris Dorsi
Saturn Resource Management, Inc.
ISBN: 1-880120-12-7

Publisher Notes:
Residential Energy has just been released in its fourth edition. It is packed full of new information on energy consumption, analyzing energy costs, and other energy-auditing information.

This book introduces readers to a home's energy-related components and explains all the important possibilities for energy conservation. Readers will learn that effective energy conservation requires a whole-house approach that addresses the biggest energy wasters first.

Residential Energy is an essential reference manual for home energy raters, energy auditors, weatherization technicians, carpenters, heating and air-conditioning specialists, insulation contractors, plumbers, electricians, and home-improvement enthusiasts.

This new edition marks Residential Energy’s maturation into the one complete reference book on energy efficiency for residential buildings. This book has nearly 400 illustrations, charts, and tables. It is an important reference tool that should be in every energy specialist’s library. 320 pages, with 11 chapters and 24 appendices.

Build Like a Pro: Insulate and Weatherize - $20
Bruce Harley
Taunton Press
ISBN 978-1-56158-554-0

Publisher Notes:
In this complete do-it-yourself guide to home insulation and weatherization, engineer Bruce Harley offers solutions that will make your home more comfortable in all seasons. Using his troubleshooting advice, youll be able to identify the hidden energy wasters and moisture problems that can do serious damage in your home. Clear explanations, hundreds of photos, and detailed illustrations will guide you step by step through the process of upgrading both structures and systems. Implementing even a few of these sensible solutions can result in real savings in your energy bills.

This book brings you information on:

• finding and sealing sources of air leakage
• choosing the best insulation materials
• preventing costly moisture damage
• troubleshooting windows, doors, and skylights
• maintaining heating and cooling systems
• using electricity and heating fuel efficiently
• curing foundation problems