The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy: Solar, Wind, Biomass and Hydropower
The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy: Solar, Wind, Biomass and Hydropower
Dan Chiras
Paperback, 335 pages, illustrated.
2006
Former library copy, with stamps, otherwise clean sturdy condition.
The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy will show you how to slash your home energy costs while dramatically reducing your carbon footprint.
Describes the most practical and affordable methods for making significant improvements in home energy efficiency and tapping into clean, affordable, renewable energy resources.
Examines each alternative energy option available including:
Solar hot water and solar hot air systems
Passive and active solar retrofits for heating and cooling
Electricity from solar, wind, and microhydro
Hydrogen, fuel cells, methane digesters, and biodiesel
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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76.3% Yes
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22.3% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Have you come across many roadworks sites recently?
The frustration of seeing a detour sign partway through your journey on the main highways possibly the new way forward when it comes to roadworks.
One of the latest areas to have a section of the road blocked off is State Highway 1 between Putāruru to Tokoroa as part of a massive renewal project that extends down to Waiouru.
Have you come across many roadworks sites recently?
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