Brian Howard

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO BUILDING A SMALL WIND POWER SYSTEM FROM THE GROUND UPWritten by renewable energy experts, this hands-on resource provides the technical information and easy-to-follow instructions you need to harness the wind and generate clean, safe, and reliable energy for on-site use.Build Your Own Small Wind Power System shows you how to install a grid-connected or off-grid residential-scale setup. Get tips for evaluating your site for wind power potential, obtaining permits, financing your project, selecting components, and assembling and maintaining your system. Pictures, diagrams, charts, and graphs illustrate each step along the way. You'll also find out how you can help promote wind-friendly public policies locally. Save money and reduce your carbon footprint with help from this practical guide.COVERAGE INCLUDES:Challenges and impacts of small wind energyElectricity, energy, and wind scienceDetermining if wind power is right for youSite assessmentFinancing small wind powerPermits and zoningWind turbine fundamentalsChoosing the right wind turbine for the jobBalance of system: batteries, inverters, and controllersInstallation, maintenance, and troubleshootingFuture developments in wind power

Have you ever thought, "I want to get prepared, but I don't know how to start or what supplies to get", or even, "I don't have the time to do all the research, and I wish someone could help me"? If so, then this book is for you. When Things Go Boom was written to be a no fluff guide as to what you can do today to begin getting prepared for the coming chaos or for any potential disaster. This book is chock-full of survival and preparation techniques, unique and valuable tips and supply checklists.They are broken down into practical areas such as personal defense and safety, water and filtration, food and nutrition, shelter and habitat, medical and first aid, communication and navigation, signaling and other general areas. More importantly, you are benefiting from the author's experience, research and testing of products. This allows for specific recommendations to be given about select products and manufacturers. He has done most of the research for you and only suggests products that he relies on, personally, for his own family's health and safety, saving you multiple hours of research and frustration. When Things Go Boom not only tells you what supplies you need to be prepared, it tells you why you need them and where to get them. Howard has been prepping seriously since 2001 and knows first-hand what he is talking about. Being a military veteran, a Christian and a devout husband and father, Howard has the sole desire to help others prepare, just as he prepares for his own family. We live in an extremely fragile world right now, a world on the brink of economic, political, religious and societal collapse. Just the fact that you are reading this now, tells me that you are blatantly aware of this fact. What once was thought of as fringe thinking has now become mainstream certainty. It is coming and it is coming soon. The world will never be the same. Howard is not a man prone to paranoia or any extremist beliefs, he just sees what is coming, acknowledges what most of us already know in the depths of our being and is taking a stand for prudent preparedness. The time to prepare is not the day after disaster strikes. The time is now and, When Things Go Boom will be the definitive book to help you get there.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.In-depth, practical details on geothermal HVAC systemsThis definitive guide covers commercial and residential geothermal heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technologies and explains how to take advantage of their money- and energy-saving features. Geothermal HVAC: Green Heating and Cooling reviews the array of choices currently available, offers market values for systems based on varying options and conditions, and describes how to pair the best systems for each application and budget. Whether you're a contractor or a consumer, you'll find out what you need to know to implement a geothermal HVAC system in a retrofit or new construction project, and start benefiting from this sustainable, affordable technology. Find out how to:Learn the basic types of heat transfer--convection, conduction, and radiationUnderstand how geothermal earth-coupled heat pumps workDetermine which ground loops to use for earth coupling to best meet the demands of the siteUse load sharing to channel the heat differential of one device into useful energy for anotherCalculate system efficiencies and heat gain and lossUnderstand geothermal project proposals and system pricingBenefit from incentives, tax credits, and rebates for geothermal HVAC systemsCalculate your long-term return on investmentVerify that your installed system is working as intendedTroubleshoot your system and avoid common problems

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Flip the switch to energy-efficient lightingThis do-it-yourself guide makes it easy to upgrade residential and commercial lighting to reduce costs and environmental impact while maintaining or even improving the quality of the lighting. Filled with step-by-step instructions, Green Lighting shows you how to save money and energy with light-emitting diodes (LEDs), compact fluorescent lighting (CFL), solar lights, windows, skylights, fixtures, controls, and other bright ideas. Methods for calculating return on investment, plus recommended sources for energy-efficient products, are included in this practical resource. Green Lighting covers:Color temperature measurementsIn-depth details on the differences between LEDs and CFLsHow utilities bill for electricity usageComparing wattage and determining energy savingsENERGY STAR® ratingsPurchasing appropriate bulbs, fixtures, and sensorsDeveloping a comprehensive green lighting plan for your entire home, office, or commercial environmentIncandescent, halogen, and gas-discharge lightingSolar and next-generation lighting