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Real Goods Solar Living Source Book: The Complete Guide to Renewable Energy Technologies and Sustainable Living (Real Goods Solar Living Sourcebook) (Paperback)

by John Schaeffer (Editor), Doug Pratt (Editor)
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Includes products ranging from simple energy-saving devices like compact flourescent lights to home-scale energy-harvesting systems that utilize the sun, wind, and water to make electricity for people living "off-the-grid." Chapters on Independent Living, Land, Shelter, Harvesting Energy, Managing Energy Systems, Heating and Cooling, Water, Energy Conservation, the Nontoxic Home, Home and Market Gardening, Mobility and Electric Vehicles, and Livelihood and Learning. Committed to selling only products that promote environmental responsibility at an honest value, The Real Goods Trading Company is one of the fastest-growning companies in America. Many of the products listed in another of our favorites, The Millenium Whole Earth Catalog, can be purchased by mail from Real Goods.

"The Sourcebook remains the best introduction to energy-efficient technology for common folks." --Whole Earth Review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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The Sourcebook remains the best introduction to energy-efficient technology for common folks. -- Whole Earth Review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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  • Paperback: 670 pages
  • Publisher: Gaiam Real Goods; 11 edition (August 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0916571041
  • ISBN-13: 978-0916571047
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.2 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #784,587 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A necessary book for all interested in effficient living, May 26, 2000
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From novices to pros, this book explains Renewable energy and efficient building practices. Great reference to start design and cost estimation from each section. One of the best features of this book is the addition of the National Electric Code for RE systems. It's possible to pick a building material to build a house, design a solar electric system, decide on appliances, determine the use of a greywater system, and more from 562 pages. No more looking up pages on the net!
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3.0 out of 5 stars A fair introduction to Alternative energy sources, November 26, 2002
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Be aware that this product is 25% information and 75% sales catalog. It provides a brief overview of a particular technology and then presents the reader with many pages of products addressing that technology. Whilst this is a useful introduction to (say) wind generators for home use, $... is a lot of money to charge for a catalog. This book/catalog tries to address everything from passive solar to hydro-electric power generation, but doesn't really do a great job on any of it. Not a bad introduction, but certainly not a "must have' kind of book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book in general, but watch out for the agenda.., September 7, 1997
By windsun@windsun.com (Phoenix, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
I found some chapters to be excellent, others less so. The less technical chapters especially seemed to be a lot of "feel good" inspiration without a lot of practical value unless you live in a place with good rain, moderate climate, running streams, and no neighbors. Lotsa luck. The technical chapters on solar and energy savings were much better, and make up about 75% of the book. Well worth the money, but some of the editorial comment reminds of the sixties
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