Got Sun? Go Solar: Get Free Renewable Energy to Power Your Grid-Tied Home
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Are you connected to the grid, but want to reduce or even eliminate your electric bills with free energy from the sun and wind? From the sun-soaked Southwest to windy North Dakota to the hurricane-prone Southeast, homeowners are discovering renewable energy. Now with rebates and incentives from most states, installing a solar/wind system is an economically-attractive and environmentally-responsible option. Do it for your checkbook, or for independence from blackouts. Or do it just because you want to help the environment. You'll be glad you did. * Why invest in renewable energy for your home? * Is it legal and safe? * How solar electricity works * Batteries or not? * Sizing your system * Got Wind? * What does it cost? * Any financial help out there? * Permits & Paperwork * The Nuts & Bolts: what to look for, what to avoid * Who does the installation? * Appendix: manufacturers, web resources, state energy offices, sizing worksheets, etc
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The Power Surge: Energy, Opportunity, and the Battle for America’s Future Shares energy, nonfiction -
Smart Power: Climate Change, the Smart Grid, and the Future of Electric Utilities Shares energy, nonfiction -
Energy at the Crossroads: Global Perspectives and Uncertainties Shares energy, nonfiction -
Power Hungry: The Myths of ""Green"" Energy and the Real Fuels of the Future Shares energy, nonfiction
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Power to the People: How the Coming Energy Revolution Will Transform an Industry, Change Our Lives, and Maybe Even Save the Planet
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Rising Powers, Shrinking Planet: The New Geopolitics of Energy
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Energy in Nature and Society: General Energetics of Complex Systems
