{"product_id":"9780865716025","title":"Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings, 9th Edition: Save Money, Save the Earth","description":"\u003cp\u003eHow efficient are front-load washing machines? When is it time to replace your old refrigerator? These questions and many more are answered in \u003ci\u003eThe Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings\u003c\/i\u003e, a one-stop resource for consumers who want to improve their home’s energy performance and reduce costs. Zeroing in on the most useful response can be a challenge; this ninth edition cuts through the confusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWell-organized and highly readable, \u003ci\u003eThe Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings\u003c\/i\u003e begins with an overview of the interrelationships between energy use, economics, and the environment. Chapters focus on specific areas in the home, such as electronics, lighting, heating, cooling, ventilation, kitchen, and laundry, and provide helpful explanations for each, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribing energy use characteristics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrawing comparisons between available technologies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOutlining the most cost-effective repair and replacement options\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProviding step-by-step guidance for finding the right equipment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribing how the equipment operates\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSummarizing how much energy is used or lost\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluded are tips on improving existing equipment and guidance for when and why consumers should purchase new energy-efficient equipment, as well as a reminder to check local government and utility incentives for purchase or retrofit grants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis guide will be an invaluable resource to all consumers concerned about reducing both their energy bills and their environmental impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJennifer Thorne Amann\u003c\/b\u003e is a senior associate in the ACEEE (American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy) Buildings and Equipment Program.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlex Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e is president of BuildingGreen, Inc., author of \u003ci\u003eYour Green Home\u003c\/i\u003e, and executive editor of \u003ci\u003eEnvironmental Building News\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Society Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47027457982704,"sku":"9780865716025","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780865716025_p0.jpg?v=1763846936","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780865716025","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}