Residential Energy: Cost Savings and Comfort for Existing Buildings

by John Krigger

Residential Energy is the best book available on home energy conservation. This book introduces readers to a home's parts, before explaining all the important possibilities for energy conservation. Readers will learn that effective energy conservation requires an integrated approach that identifies the biggest sources of energy waste. Residential Energy is the perfect reference manual building inspectors, energy auditors, weatherization technicians, carpenters, heating and air-conditioning specialists, insulation contractors, plumbers, electricians, libraries, and home improvement enthusiasts.

Genres: Engineering, Textbooks

320 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Ellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Put John Krigger and Terry Brennan in a room together with me and my head would probably explode from the awesomeness. This book was my introduction to building science, and it should probably be yours too if you're into that sort of thing.

[Sam Mielo · Rating 4 out of 5]

The information was very easy to read. It was written in a way that the reader could understand. There are some very intriguing facts throughout the book that I found very interesting. You will learn a lot with this text book.

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really great info., jammed packed with info.in fact! I am a beginner in the "Green Collar" field and this is an easy to read, easy to understand book. I'm on my way & very excited to learn more!