Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1: Renewable Energy — Clean, Affordable, and Reliable

Chapter 2: Conservation Rules — The Cornerstone of Your Energy Future

Chapter 3: Solar Hot Water Systems — Satisfying Domestic Hot Water Needs with Solar Energy

Chapter 4: Free Heat — Passive Solar and Heat Pumps

Chapter 5: Solar Hot Air and Hot Water Systems: Affordable Heat from the Sun

Chapter 6: Wood Heat

Chapter 7: Passive Cooling — Staying Cool Naturally

Chapter 8: Solar Electricity — Powering Your Home with Solar Energy

Chapter 9: Wind Power — Meeting Your Needs for Electricity

Chapter 10: Microhydro — Generating Electricity from Running Water

A Brief Afterword

Appendix

Resource Guide

About the Author