Energy Efficient Homes For Dummies

by Rik DeGunther

Hands-on, practical solutions to save money by making smart energy changes

One of the best and most affordable strategies people can employ to combat global warming is to improve the energy and water efficiency of their homes. Energy Efficient Homes For Dummies provides homeowners with advice, tips, and projects to reduce costs, increase energy efficiency, and cut down on waste and pollution. After performing a do-it-yourself home energy audit, readers create an action plan based on their personal goals. Readers are presented with a wide range of potential solutions, from making better use of blinds and awnings to exploring geothermal options in order to reduce household costs and their impact on the planet.

Rik DeGunther (Rescue, CA) is the founder of Efficient Homes, an energy consulting firm that focuses on home energy audits and the design of efficient heating and cooling systems.

357 pages, Paperback

First published September 22, 2008

Reviews

[Alison]

(a library find) Time to conduct our own home energy audit! This book has reinforced my feeling that we need to add some insulation. It's also helped me think about using solar lighting, motion sensor lights, and think about more efficient ways to heat/cool our home.

[Tina]

I skimmed through the book and got what I wanted. If you are really into this topic, there is lots of detail to review. If you just want some tips (like I did), there are a couple of good sections in the back.

[Hannah]

A wide variety of ideas for improving your home's energy efficiency. Very informative, but less ingenious than I'd hoped.