Title: Solar power your home for dummies
First published: 2008
Description: Want to take advantage of solar power in your home? Whether you're looking to save on your energy costs by adding a few solar components or you want to build a solar-powered house from the ground up, Solar Power For Dummies takes the mystery out of this energy source and shows you how to put it to work for you!   This friendly, hands-on guide is packed with tips for making your home more energy-efficient though solar power--and helping the planet at the same time. You'll see how to survey your home to determine your current household energy efficiency and use, and evaluate where solar power would best benefit you. You'll also calculate what the return on your investment will be before you make any decisions. Once you've decided on a project, you'll see whether it's best to hire a contractor or do it yourself. We leave no stone unturned--you'll also discover how to:    Choose and install your best solar system  Handle small to large solar projects  Heat and cool your house with solar energy  Install exterior solar lighting  Handle swimming pool, water heater, or ventilation solar projects  Create greenhouses or solar rooms  Build, buy, or sell a solar home  Finance your solar investments  Take advantage of tax rebates and incentives associated with solar power  Avoid the worst solar mistakes     Featuring ten of the easiest and cheapest do-it-yourself solar projects, Solar Power For Dummies is the fun and easy way to meet your energy needs with this clean power source!
Subjects: Solar houses, Power supply, Photovoltaic power systems, Dwellings, Home Design & Décor, Nonfiction, Dwellings, energy conservation, Solar energy