Power with Nature, 3rd Edition: Renewable Energy Options for Homeowners - Paperback

by Rex a. Ewing (Author)

Take a step toward self-reliance by harnessing free energy from the sun, wind, water, and the earth to power your home. Power with Nature will get you started on the right path, whether you are connected to the grid or far from the nearest power pole. For Off-Grid & Grid-Tied Homes: - Passive Solar & Other Smart Ways to Conserve Energy - Solar PV, Wind & Microhydro Systems - System Sizing, Pricing & Tax Credits - Backup Generators - Geothermal Heat Pumps - Solar Thermal Collectors - Biomass (Wood) Heating - Finding & Storing Water - Going on Vacation - Extensive Appendix (worksheets, maps, resources & more)