100 energy saving tips for everything in your home or business.
Did you know . . .
* Heating and cooling account for about 56% of the energy use in a typical home * Energy-efficient light bulbs last about 12 times longer than ordinary bulbs, and consume about 1/5 of the energy * If we all turned off our TVs and other gadgets that are kept on stand-by, we could shut down a couple of power stations in the United States, with huge reductions in CO2 emissions * Our energy use is projected to increase 17% from 1995-2015 * Our homes produce even more CO2 emissions than our cars
Includes suggestions on heating and cooling, lighting, cooking, appliances and much more. Also provides an overview on renewable energy options.
Pages: 4 3/4 x 6 1/2, 80 pages Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing Jon Clift and Amanda Cuthbert
About the Authors: Jon Clift has a Masters degree in Sustainable Environmental Management. He works as a freelance environmental consultant. Amanda Cuthbert is the author of four books. She works as a freelance writer and marketing consultant.