This Cold House: : The Simple Science of Energy Efficiency - Colin Smith

This Cold House:

The Simple Science of Energy Efficiency

By: Colin Smith

Hardcover | 1 June 2007

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Does turning the thermostat down on a winter's night offset the costs of reheating the house in the morning? What will best prevent energy loss: new windows or insulation in the attic? Is heating oil cheaper than natural gas?

Blending science with anecdote and example, Colin Smith answers questions like these, providing an insightful guide to creating an environmentally friendly home without sacrificing comfort. This Cold House helps homeowners identify heating and cooling priorities and choose the most appropriate methods, tools, and equipment. Basic equations allow you to estimate possible savings in annual heating and cooling bills and determine payback times for improvement projects.

Practical and entertaining, This Cold House illuminates the concepts behind energy efficiency and translates them into ideas you can use, whether you live in a castle, igloo, or house.

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""Packs in important insights and is a pick for any general interest lending library catering to homeowners and those concerned with energy savings and the environment.""

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