January 2nd, 2010 . . . . . . . .
Categorized under: Alternative Energy

Power with Nature Second Edition: Alternative Energy Solutions for Homeowners Updated


  • ISBN13: 9780965809894
  • Condition: NEW
  • Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

Product Description
Be your own power company and let Mother Nature provide the energy! By investing in affordable, new technologies, you can join the thousands of homeowners who get free electricity from the sun, wind and water. In this updated 2nd edition of Power With Nature, you'll learn how easy it is to use renewable energy to become self-sufficient and live well anywhere! — Off-Grid Solar PV, Wind & Micro-Hydro Systems
 — Homeowner Profiles (Personal Power Companies)
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Power with Nature Second Edition: Alternative Energy Solutions for Homeowners Updated

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  1. I borrowed the book from the library and read it cover to cover. I wanted it for future reference so I bought it.
    Rating: 5 / 5


    English Racer
    January 2nd, 2010

  2. If you are a creative type that prefers abstract thinking and colorful visualizations, then this book is for you. For the rest of us, I found little use for it. In fact, I found it annoying with dogs and cats becoming part of the energy grid and talking animals demanding new parts for the author’s systems. Frankly, if my pets started talking to me, I’d be concerned. I had to read other books first, before I could even begin to understand what the author was talking about. Not a good book for linear thinkers.
    Rating: 2 / 5


    Anonymous
    January 2nd, 2010

  3. We recently purchased an off-grid log camp. We saw an article about this book in a log homes magazine, so purchased it. Excellent book – it gave practical information on why and how to set up to live off-grid. It gave real advice on how to calculate and choose solar, wind and hydro equipment. I’d recommend this book to all who might consider living off-grid and choosing alternative powers sources.
    Rating: 5 / 5


    Kathy Donahue
    January 2nd, 2010

  4. Plenty of energy guides for homeowners advocate getting off the grid; but few do such a good job of explaining just how to go about it as does POWER WITH NATURE: ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOLUTIONS FOR HOMEOWNERS – now in its updated second edition. From off-grid solar, wind and hydro systems to grid tie in options, systems which can be customized, and appliances which lend to running on solar, chapters offer the latest facts plus maps, resources, worksheets and more. The chapter on putting different systems together is particularly notable for its focus on protecting the systems and people from energy spill problems and damage, while that on pumping rainwater, water for fire protection, and using cisterns offers methods other books usually gloss over: essential for rural homeowners. An outstanding, highly recommended guide.

    Rating: 5 / 5


    D. Donovan, Editor/Sr. Reviewer
    January 2nd, 2010

  5. I love this book and give the original edition five stars but was disappointed that the 2nd edition didn’t give a whole lot of additional info. Save your money and pick up a used 1st edition.
    Rating: 1 / 5


    Equine Guy
    January 2nd, 2010

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