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Ackerman, Allan D.; And Others – 1977
This publication is a homeowner's guide to energy conserving home improvements. This second edition is the same as the earlier version except that the energy conservation cost and saving estimates are based on more current fuel prices. The reader is led through steps to assess the energy conservation needs of a home and then through how to effect…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Climate Control, Cost Effectiveness, Energy
Presley, Michael H.; And Others – 1976
This publication is an introduction to personal energy conservation. The first chapter presents a rationale for conserving energy and points out that private citizens control about one third of this country's energy consumption. Chapters two and three show how to save money by saving energy. Chapter two discusses energy conservation methods in the…
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Citizen Role, Climate Control, Conservation (Environment)
State Univ. of New York, Ithaca. Coll. of Human Ecology at Cornell Univ. – 1977
This cooperative extension publication from Cornell University is a guide for energy conservation in homes, apartments, and transportation. Written in non-technical language, this guide provides the layperson with information about weatherization, home appliance use, recreation and transportation practices to conserve energy and, thus, save money.…
Descriptors: Climate Control, Conservation Education, Economic Factors, Energy
Barnaby, Charles S.; And Others – 1978
This publication provides information about present uses of solar energy for space, water, and swimming pool heating that are practical for the San Francisco Bay area. It attempts to provide interested persons with the information needed to make decisions regarding installations of solar heating systems. The point of view taken is that any…
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Building Systems, Climate Control, Cost Effectiveness


