As oil prices continue to rise, many people are starting to think about how to unhook from the electricity grid. The Renewable Energy Handbook focuses completely on off-grid, sustainable living and rural energy independence. Author/engineer William H. Kemp, who is a leading expert in small- and mid-scale renewable energy technologies, designed and built his own off-grid home. The result is a house that has all the standard “middle-class” creature comforts while using less than fi (more…)
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Tags: Energy, home, House, Living, Sustainable
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WHAT A HANDBOOK!!!
This excellent work by the engineer William H. Kemp has made me to decide about installing my own small-wind turbine generator.
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A rather simplistic book.
I bought this book at the same time as another very good renewable energy reference based on the “Customers who bought this…” cross sell offered by Amazon.
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Renewable Energy: More than “Where to Start”
Thought it would be too technical, but gives practical steps & advice on where to start, & where to go from there. Many different options/steps I didn’t know or think about.
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Book review
There is a lot of helpful information. Everyone should read this book including our elected officials. Mr.
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Renewable Energy Handbook Review
This Book let me down a bit because I was looking for a straight forward presentation of the subject matter.
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“the renewable energy handbook”
It was given as a gift, so I haven’t heard yet but it looked VERY interesting and is what the gift recipient asked for.
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A Really Great Primer
This author is passionate about the subject matter that he writes about. I personally like people who are passionate about their area of expertise, although authors do walk a fine…
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Just right for the Alaskan Bush!
A very good book with many applications for life here in Southeast Alaska, just off the grid.
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Renewable Energy handbook
I believe most topics covered just scratch the surface of the field. One needs a lot more information from other sources.
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