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Download full textAckerman, 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
Lawrence, Allen – 1977
Tips are given here for energy conservation in the home. Included are heating and cooling houses, water heating, bathing, clothes washing and drying, cooking, refrigerating, dishwashing, lighting, and driving. Also included is a table of annual energy requirements of household electric appliances. (BB)
Descriptors: Climate Control, Conservation (Environment), Economics, Energy Conservation
Ackerman, Allan D.; And Others – 1975
This book is designed to answer energy conservation questions about the home. It explains what energy conservation procedures are most efficient and under what conditions. Means for estimating the financial cost of these energy-saving home improvements are included. The book is divided into four parts: (1) A quick look at your home; (2) A closer…
Descriptors: Climate Control, Conservation Education, Consumer Science, Energy Conservation
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
Building Systems Information Clearinghouse, Menlo Park, CA. – 1974
This energy conservation workbook series was developed to provide specific data on the effect of various design and operating decisions on both cost and energy consumption. It is designed to make clear the energy consumption and cost implications of various building design and operating decisions in terms that both the layman and design…
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Building Design, Climate Control, Construction Materials
Building Systems Information Clearinghouse, Menlo Park, CA. – 1974
This report is the first in a series of energy use studies intended to provide real life examples of the implication of energy conservation practices. Research reports from five public school districts describing their methods of measuring and conserving energy are summarized. While investigating the responses of various school districts to the…
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Operation, Case Studies, Climate Control
Ontario Dept. of Education, Toronto. – 1975
Information intended for those concerned with the administration, planning, financing, operation, and maintenance of school facilities applies to both new and existing building. An examination of motivation and policies relating to energy conservation is followed by the methods used for quantitative assessment of energy savings relative to extra…
Descriptors: Architectural Programing, Board of Education Policy, Building Design, Building Operation
