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Berg, Charles A. – Science, 1973
Discusses various ways in which the demand for energy could be decreased, focusing not so much on discouraging demand by increasing prices, as on reducing energy consumption by improving efficiency of energy utilization in buildings and in industry. (JR)
Descriptors: Building Design, Energy, Environmental Education, Fuel Consumption
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Science, 1980
Proposes that human comfort could be provided in otherwise chilly surroundings by filling the occupied space with electromagnetic energy of cm wavelength. Considerable energy savings could be realized from the resultant ability to lower interior temperatures and maintain comfort in the building. (Author/RE)
Descriptors: Building Design, Energy, Energy Conservation, Environment
West Virginia Univ., Morgantown. Coll. of Human Resources and Education. – 1979
Described is a project designed to present four training sessions for community specialists representing outreach interests such as cooperative extension, senior citizens organizations, and welfare agencies. Training consists of instruction in contemporary knowledge, skills, and methods of home energy conservation, and in how to teach others to…
Descriptors: Building Design, Community Involvement, Energy, Energy Conservation
Energy Information Associates, Inc., Littleton, CO. – 1980
This workbook is intended to teach the homeowner some actions to be taken in the home to conserve energy and reduce energy-related costs. The workbook is arranged around five steps: (1) read utility meters, (2) study utility bills, (3) "tune-up" home energy systems, (4) make informed decisions about energy conservation products, and (5)…
Descriptors: Building Design, Decision Making, Energy, Energy Conservation
Deudney, Daniel; Flavin, Christopher – 1983
This book, consisting of 13 chapters, charts the progress made in renewable energy in recent years and outlines renewable energy's prospects. Areas addressed include: energy at the crossroads (discussing oil, gas, coal, nuclear power, and the conservation revolution); solar building design; solar collection; sunlight to electricity; wood; energy…
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Building Design, Energy, Energy Occupations
Seward County Community Coll., Liberal, KS. – 1980
This curriculum guide contains course content for a series of "mini-courses" that can be presented in an adult continuing education program in area technical-vocational schools and community colleges. The program consists of nine modules, each divided into units and including learning objectives and student handouts. The modules cover the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Air Conditioning, Behavioral Objectives, Building Design