Energy Independence is the essential guide to the most viable and
affordable alternative energy solutions for the everyday
consumer--including solar panels, wind generators, hydrogen fuel cells,
wood, hydro-electric, geothermal heat pumps, and more. For all those
seeking either to supplement their traditional fuel-burning furnace or
to revamp their home, this book has what they need to get started.
They'll learn about the most progressive and advanced options as well as
tried and true energy conservation techniques. They'll learn how much
each method costs, and how quickly they will recoup any investment. Also
including a chapter on alternative-fuel cars, this book has been revised
and updated with the most recent stats, technology, costs, and advice.
It is a must for anyone--urbanite, suburbanite, or rural dweller--who
relies on traditional oil-burning sources but has decided it's high time
to be proactive both about cutting fuel costs and achieving freedom from
fossil fuel dependence.