Book Description

Why waste another month consuming energy and money you don't have to? You don't have to compromise on your comfort or your lifestyle. In fact, the best home energy improvements will help your wallet AND your comfort! They will help the planet too, because that's important as well. "Curt Sommer shows the way forward in his concise and well-researched book that covers the everything from the basic science to financing energy efficiency projects." -- Tom Civiletti, Carpenter and Efficiency Practitioner, Oak Grove, Oregon Written by someone who has worked in the renewable energy field for 15 years and has been a CERTIFIED ENERGY AUDITOR with the Building Performance Institute, here are some of the big questions this book will answer for you: * Where should you start in your home energy saving renovations? * What are the biggest opportunities for energy savings in my home? * Does replacing old windows really pay for itself? * Is your home right for solar energy? * How can I find a good contractor to help with my home energy renovations? The book also goes into specific details by answering questions like these: * Should you replace your existing insulation or add more on top of it? * What are 7 ways you can reduce water consumption - without changing your daily habits? * How much will you save if you replace all your light bulbs with LEDs? * What are heat pumps, how do they work, and how can I get one? By walking through all of the major systems of your home, this book will: * Explain the basics of each home energy system * Identify the biggest drivers of energy consumption * Identify your biggest opportunities for energy savings * Create a PERSONALIZED ACTION PLAN to capture YOUR ENERGY SAVINGS "As a Christian I believe I am called to be a good steward of all the natural resources God has provided us. Curt Sommer's book has a lot of tools and insights that will help us do just that. Thanks for the good work." -- Allen Knight, Entrepreneur & Business Owner Written in a straightforward style with many illustrations and case studies, this book will give you the KNOWLEDGE plus a practical PLAN OF ACTION so you can achieve your maximum home energy savings. "I wish I had this information before I worked through the process to decide to install solar panels on my home. Excellent information that is easy to understand and tells you what questions to ask." -- Michael Johnson, retired aerospace engineer, San Antonio, TX Now you can turn the complex topic of home energy savings into a simple plan for your unique situation. Written by someone who has taken many of these steps himself. He shares examples from his very own house with you. It includes solar energy, landscaping, and more. Don't let another energy bill arrive without reading this book. The sooner you learn what to do, the sooner you will enjoy the pride and satisfaction of home energy savings.