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A masterfully clear and accessible guide to incorporating power-saving strategies in the home ... With plenty of lucidly written instructions, well-drawn illustrations, and user-friendly sidebars, Scheckel's manual is an indispensable reference for library how-to sections and homeowners hoping to cut the cord from their corporate power suppliers. --Foreword Reviews We all want to lower our energy bills, but alternative energy can be a bit daunting. This great manual is a fantastic introduction to what's possible and practical. ... Chock-full of practical advice and realistic assessments of alternative energy, this book is superior to others on the topic due to its accessibility, organization, and balance. Home owners can easily pick and choose from projects without fear of becoming overwhelmed. Highly recommended. A must for those who want to live off grid or simply want to use less energy or live more sustainably. Provides readers with cost-effective, self-empowered, and energy-efficient home-energy solutions ... a one-of-a-kind resource.

A must for those who want to live off grid or simply want to use less energy or live more sustainably.

A must for those who want to live off grid or simply want to use less energy or live more sustainably. </p>

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PaulScheckel is an energy auditor and consultant who has visited more than 3,000 homes, educating people about energy efficiency, cost-effective improvements, and indoor air quality. His articles have appeared in such publications as Mother Earth News, Home Power, and Vermont Life, and he contributes a monthly energy and environment column to two state-wide newspapers. A frequent radio guest, Scheckel has also appeared as a guest expert on the acclaimed television show Ask this Old House . He lives off-grid in northern Vermont with his family in a solar- and wind-powered house.

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