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Books : Got Sun? Go Solar: Get Free Renewable Energy to Power Your Grid-Tied HomeIn association with Amazon.comby: Rex A. Ewing  List Price: $18.95 Amazon.com's Price: $12.89 You Save: $6.06 (32%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 697.78 EAN: 9780965809870 ISBN: 0965809870 Label: PixyJack Press, LLC Manufacturer: PixyJack Press, LLC Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 160 Publication Date: June 15, 2005 Publisher: PixyJack Press, LLC Release Date: June 15, 2005 Studio: PixyJack Press, LLC Sales Rank: 8948 Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: A straight-talking book tells grid-connected homeowners how to use free energy from the sun and wind to reduce or even eliminate their electric bills, and what to expect from this independent, thoughtful lifestyle. Whether you live in the sun-soaked Southwest, or windy North Dakota, alternative energy has come of age with affordable modern technology. Now with rebates and incentives from most states, installing a home system is an economically-attractive and environmentally-responsible option. Chapters include: - Why invest in alternative energy for your home? - Is it legal and safe? - How solar electricity really works - Batteries or not? - Sizing a system to fit your home and your needs - Got Wind? - What does it cost? - Does your state offer rebates or incentives? - Permits, Paperwork and Financing - The Nuts & Bolts: what to look for, what to avoid - Who does the installation? - Extensive appendix with resources, manufacturers, sizing worksheets, glossary, and more Average Rating:
 Rating:  - got sun, go solari liked this book. i learned some things from it. this book was worth the money (i think). Rating: - Great exploratory book.I was thinking about making the move to solar so I decided to purchase this book and do some online research. This book does a great job explaining how solar works and what you can expect with respect to wattage from a solar array based on the size of the array, where you live, time of year, etc. It explains the different types of solar installations and helps you decide which one is best for you. It also shows how to pursue local, state and federal tax incentives to help offset the costs of purchase ... Read More Rating:  - Entry Level ReadingWell written, a good first-step book on home solar power. Recommended for those who are curious. The real work will begin later. Rating: - To be fair...read on...To be fair, I have not read this book. Why 5 stars? The book is a for-profit venture by the author, so recovery of time, effort, & energy is important for revenue reasons. So why write this review? After spending nearly 12-18 hours perusing AMAZON's book list on solar energy and photovoltaic systems, I was frustrated! None of the reviews on any single book seemed to be convincing enough to make me want to buy. For instance, none of the reviews mention how the books address the National Electric Code, ... Read More Rating: - This One Shines So BrightlyThere's a lot of books on solar out there since we're finally starting to catch a clue that this world is running out of non-renewable, polluting, energy resources in a ever increasing energy hungry planet & people. It's been shining and keeping the planet alive for 4.5 billion years, puts out tons of energy everyday, doesn't go on vacation, or take breaks, should keep shining for as long as already has and it's energy is absolutely free! We just have to be smart enough to know how to capture and store all ... Read More Browse for similar items by category:
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