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Invest in the future Investigate renewable energy! Highlights of the Canadian Renewable Energy Guide: Information on renewable energy applications and Canadian solutions. Information on Climate Change and the renewable energy solutions. More than thirty-five case studies, reviewing renewable energy applications. Insights into zero-energy homes, energy efficiency, rural and remote electricity, heating and cooling of space and water. A comprehensive directory of Canadian renewable ...
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Green Home Improvement

Everyone is talking about "green living" - and for good reasons - high fuel costs, water shortages, illness from poor air quality, and a stressed environment.

Many People think green improvements are either basic and obvious, like compact fluorescent lightbulbs - or complex and costly, like covering the roof with solar panels. In fact, there's a wide range of green opportunities, from a new furnace or solar systems to low-cost measures such as programmable thermostats, a water ...
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EA Online Microhydro Course
	Energy Alternatives' Online Microhydro course is based on the hands-on experience of Energy Alternatives, which has installed and used microhydro systems for decades. Everything you need to know to design and install your own microhydro system is included, with tips on what to do and what not to do - because it has been tried before. List Price:$49.95 Qty: More Info

Microhydro: Clean Power from Water

Hydroelectricity is the world's largest -- and cleanest -- source of renewable energy. But despite lively interest in renewables generally, there is an information vacuum about the smallest version of the technology dubbed "the simplest, most reliable and least expensive way to generate power off grid."

Highly illustrated and practical, Microhydro is the first complete book on the topic in a decade. Covering both AC and DC systems, it covers principles, design and site considerations, ...
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Photovoltaics: Design and Installation

Producing electricity from the sun using photovoltaic (PV) systems has become a major industry worldwide. But designing, installing and maintaining such systems requires knowledge and training, and there have been few easily accessible, comprehensive guides to the subject.

Now, with Photovoltaics: Design and Installation Manual, a world-class solar energy training and education provider – Solar Energy International (SEI) – has made available the critical information to successfully design, ...
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Renewable Energy handbook for Homeowners
	The complete step-by-step guide to making (and selling) your own power from the sun, wind and water. Conservation techniques to help you to stretch your energy dollar. Easy to understand instructions will help to pave the way to better energy management and renewable energy production. Endorsed by Dr. David Suzuki List Price:$29.95 Qty: More Info

The RE Handbook for homeowners DVD

This DVD is a 20 minute tour of William Kemp's off-grid home. This DVD will show you that you don't need to live a spartan lifestyle to live off the electrical grid! Take a tour of Bill's home and see the components of his off-grid electrical system as they are described in the book. This DVD is a companion to The Renewable Energy Handbook or $mart Power and is not meant to be purchased on its own.
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The RE Handbook for homeowners VHS
	Living with renewable energy does not mean living a Spartan lifestyle. Take a tour of the Author's home as he explains how to make the transition to a sustainable energy future List Price:$12.95 Qty: More Info

An urban guide to RE and Efficiency

In the much anticipated followup to "The Renewable Energy Handbook for Homeowners", Bill Kemp has taken the wisdom from his first book and tailored it to a more urban audience. "$mart Power: an urban guide to renewable energy" provides the definite overview for someone living in a city or suburbs to reduce their energy bills and have less impact on the planet. Since most city dwellers aren't going to put a wind tower on their property, "$mart Power" emphasizes using the sun's energy to heat your ...
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Power from the Wind

Faced with frequent power outages, skyrocketing energy costs, and constant reminders of the impacts of conventional energy sources, homeowners and businesses are beginning to explore ways to use energy more efficiently and to generate their own electricity to reduce fuel bills and their carbon footprint and to achieve greater independence.

Power From the Wind is an easily understandable guide for individuals and businesses interested in installing small wind energy system. Written ...
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DVD: A sustainable energy home

Sustainable Home Tour DVD

In 2003 Eva and Marcus embarked on a journey to build their dream house, a sustainable home designed and built to have a minimum impact on the environment and provide a healthy and safe place for the family to live in. Their goal was to take traditional, natural materials and combine them with 21st century technology. Rather then trying to turn the clock back like many alternative living styles promote, Eva, Marcus and Norees wanted to make the ...
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