This Cold House: The Simple Science of Energy Efficiency

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JHU Press, 06/06/2007 - 248 páginas

Does turning the thermostat down on a winter's night offset the costs of reheating the house in the morning? What will best prevent energy loss: new windows or insulation in the attic? Is heating oil cheaper than natural gas?

Blending science with anecdote and example, Colin Smith answers questions like these, providing an insightful guide to creating an environmentally friendly home without sacrificing comfort. This Cold House helps homeowners identify heating and cooling priorities and choose the most appropriate methods, tools, and equipment. Basic equations allow you to estimate possible savings in annual heating and cooling bills and determine payback times for improvement projects.

Practical and entertaining, This Cold House illuminates the concepts behind energy efficiency and translates them into ideas you can use, whether you live in a castle, igloo, or house.

-- Dan Holohan

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Feeling Good The Science of Comfort
7
Save a Dollar Save the Earth Effective Insulation
24
Wrapping Up Warm Insulating Your Home
46
Oil or Gas or Electric or Fuel Choice and Heating Costs
68
Flickering Flames The Science of Fires and Fireplaces
96
Pumping the Heat Cooling the Air
125
The Human Touch Managing the System
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The Crystal Ball A Look at the Future
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From Whence We Came
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Conversion Factors
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Glossary
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Further Reading
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Index
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Colin Smith is a UK-based associate lecturer for both the Manchester Metropolitan University and the Open University, where he teaches courses related to consumer issues and the environment. He has recently retired and now enjoys writing for a wider audience.

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TítuloThis Cold House: The Simple Science of Energy Efficiency
This Cold House
AutorColin Smith
Ediçãoilustrada
EditoraJHU Press, 2007
ISBN0801886228, 9780801886225
Número de páginas248 páginas
  
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