Download or read book Toward a Zero Energy Home written by David Johnston and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors of "Green from the Ground Up" explore the design and construction of self-sufficient houses. With unequaled knowledge and a passion for the subject, the authors walk readers through the process of building and living in a truly green home.
Download or read book The Economics of Energy Self sufficiency written by Eileen Marshall and published by Dartmouth Publishing Company. This book was released on 1984 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Energy Self sufficiency written by An Painter and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Exploring the Feasibility of Achieving Energy Self sufficiency written by Hang Li and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As energy security and climate issues are emerging as global concerns, it is commonly agreed that a transition from a conventional centralized energy system, which is largely based on combustion of fossil fuel, to a more sustainable decentralized energy system that includes mainly renewable energy sources is necessary and urgent. Due to the highly variable geographical qualities of renewable energy sources, spatial energy planning is becoming essential. This study aims to address the challenges in linking spatial modelling with assessment of regional energy consumption and renewable energy supply potential. A novel approach for exploring the feasibility of achieving energy self-sufficiency through matching energy deficit areas with energy surplus areas is proposed. A method for energy deficit and surplus area matching is developed and implemented in a VBA- based tool that serves as a decision-support tool by exploring possible future deployment of renewable energy in decentralized ways. Achieving Ontario residential electricity self-sufficiency through solar PV energy on an annual basis is explored as a case study. The results show that it is technically feasible for Ontario to be residential electricity self-sufficient through the development of solar PV energy with energy deficit areas within the region getting energy supply from nearby energy surplus areas. The case study implies that regional residential electricity self- sufficiency is achievable and it is useful for planners and policy makers to bear the regional energy deficit-surplus matching idea in mind when making urban and energy plans.
Download or read book Energy Positive Neighborhoods and Smart Energy Districts written by Antonello Monti and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2016-09-21 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Energy Positive Neighborhoods and Smart Energy Districts: Methods, Tools, and Experiences from the Field is a comprehensive guide to this highly interdisciplinary topic. Monti et. al’s combined experience make them the most qualified team of editors to explore the processes and tools involved in creating Energy Positive Neighborhoods and Smart Energy Districts in an urban setting. Tools include: A complete simulation library to quickly support the implementation of a model of the scenario A set of possible approaches to neighborhood energy optimization An open, extensible information model for neighbourhood asset description The structure of this book offers different reading paths to appeal to the very varied audience it addresses. It describes the process of adaption and the challenges faced by the decision makers, and also how simulation, optimisation, ICT approaches and business models are combined in a holistic and pragmatic way. It also offers possible business models and a means to quantify them to complete the development process. This book is suitable for students on muti-disciplinary energy engineering courses, energy practitioners, ICT vendors aiming to develop new services to target the building industry, and decision makers aiming to structure an urban renovation program. Delivers a significant amount of exclusive knowledge on the topics of energy positive neighborhoods and smart energy districts Allows readers to grasp the complexity of this interdisciplinary topic by providing access to well-structured processes and tools Includes real life examples of the transformation of two demonstration sites that illustrate the concepts discussed to add context and value to their implementation
Download or read book Energy Self sufficiency written by Peter L. Auer and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Regional Energy and Economic Self Sufficiency Indicators in the Southeastern United States written by Skip Laitner and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1997 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report will help users to better understand how energy expenditures affect the overall economic well-being of the 13 states within the Southeastern U.S. This volume is a survey of energy production, energy consumption, and energy import data for the U.S. and the aggregate Southeastern U.S. The comparison is made in both dollars and energy units. Covers: coal, natural gas, crude oil, uranium, municipal solid waste, hydropower, biomass, geothermal, solar thermal, solar hot water, photovoltaic and wind. etc. References and bibliography. Glossary.
Download or read book A B processes Towards Energy Self sufficient Municipal Wastewater Treatment written by Yu Liu and published by IWA Publishing. This book was released on 2019-11-15 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The principle of the conventional activated sludge (CAS) for municipal wastewater treatment is primarily based on biological oxidation by which organic matters are converted to biomass and carbon dioxide. After more than 100 years’ successful application, the CAS process is receiving increasing critiques on its high energy consumption and excessive sludge generation. Currently, almost all municipal wastewater treatment plants with the CAS as a core process are being operated in an energy-negative fashion. To tackle such challenging situations, there is a need to re-examine the present wastewater treatment philosophy by developing and adopting novel process configurations and emerging technologies. The solutions going forward should rely on the ways to improve direct energy recovery from wastewater, while minimizing in-plant energy consumption. This book begins with a critical overview of the energy situation and challenges in current municipal wastewater treatment plants, showing the necessity of the paradigm shift from removal to recovery in terms of energy and resource. As such, the concept of A-B process is discussed in detail in the book. It appears that various A-B process configurations are able to provide possible engineering solutions in which A-stage is primarily designed for COD capture with the aim for direct anaerobic treatment without producing excessive biosludge, while B-stage is designated for nitrogen removal. Making the wastewater treatment energy self-sustainable is obviously of global significance and eventually may become a game changer for the global market of the municipal wastewater reclamation technology. The principal audiences include practitioners, professionals, university researchers, undergraduate and postgraduate students who are interested and specialized in municipal wastewater treatment and process design, environmental engineering, and environmental biotechnology.
Download or read book Live Sustainably Now written by Karl Coplan and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2019-12-31 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Any realistic response to climate change will require reducing carbon emissions to a sustainable level. Yet even people who already recognize that the climate is the most urgent issue facing the planet struggle to understand their individual responsibilities. Is it even possible to live with a sustainable carbon footprint in modern American society—much less to live well? What are the options for those who would like to make climate awareness part of their daily lives but don’t want to go off the grid or become a hermit? In Live Sustainably Now, Karl Coplan shares his personal journey of attempting to cut back on carbon without giving up the amenities of a suburban middle-class lifestyle. Coplan chronicles the joys and challenges of a year on a carbon budget—kayaking to work, hunting down electric-car charging stations, eating a Mediterranean-style diet, and enjoying plenty of travel on weekends and vacations while avoiding long-distance flights. He explains how to set a personal carbon cap and measure your actual footprint, with his own results detailed in monthly diary entries. Presenting the pros and cons of different energy, transportation, and lifestyle options, Live Sustainably Now shows that there does not have to be a trade-off between the ethical obligation to maintain a sustainable carbon footprint and the belief that life should be fulfilling and fun. This powerful and persuasive book provides an individual-level blueprint for a carbon-sustainable tweak to the American dream.
Download or read book Water for Energy Self sufficiency written by Water Resources Council (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Energy Security Challenges for the 21st Century written by Gal Luft and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-08-10 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The impact of energy on global security and economy is clear and profound, and this is why in recent years energy security has become a source of concern to most countries. However, energy security means different things to different countries based on their geographic location, their endowment of resources their strategic and economic conditions. In this book, Gal Luft and Anne Korin with the help of twenty leading experts provide an overview of the world's energy system and its vulnerabilities that underlay growing concern over energy security. It hosts a debate about the feasibility of resource conflicts and covers issues such as the threat of terrorism to the global energy system, maritime security, the role of multinationals and non-state actors in energy security, the pathways to energy security through diversification of sources and the development of alternative energy sources. It delves into the various approaches selected producers, consumers and transit states have toward energy security and examines the domestic and foreign policy tradeoffs required to ensure safe and affordable energy supply. The explains the various pathways to energy security and the tradeoffs among them and demonstrates how all these factors can be integrated in a larger foreign and domestic policy framework. It also explores the future of nuclear power, the complex relations between energy security and environmental concerns and the role for decentralized energy as a way to enhance energy security.
Download or read book Empowered Living written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-04-18 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into the future of self-sufficient living and transform your homestead into a beacon of sustainability with "Empowered Living," the ultimate guide to master the art of renewable energy. Whether you dream of reducing your carbon footprint, slashing utility bills, or embracing the path of energy independence, this incisive tome will light the way. Embark on a riveting journey through the spectra of renewable power with a meticulously crafted blueprint that covers every nook and cranny, from tapping into the sun's boundless rays to harnessing the earth's ancient geothermal secrets. Each chapter is an adventure, inviting you to unravel the mysteries of harnessing natural forces and employing them in harmony with your homestead. Begin with an in-depth exploration of your energy needs and learn how to conduct site surveys for peak efficiency. Dive into the world of solar energy, wind power, and hydropower with comprehensive sections on selection, installation, and maintenance. Then, unearth the advantages of geothermal heat and discover the robust energy potential in biomass and biofuels. Witness your resilience flourish with advanced chapters on hybrid systems and innovations in energy storage. Educate yourself on ingenious energy conservation strategies that optimize your lifestyle for sustainability. Evaluate the whispers of running water, the caress of the breeze, and the warmth of the earth, transforming them into reliable power sources for your abode. Navigating the bureaucratic tapestry becomes effortless with guidance on economic incentives, policies, and compliance. Calculate your return on investment with financial planning insights and join the collective wisdom of renewable energy communities, amplifying your impact through shared knowledge and cooperation. The march towards total self-sufficiency culminates with inspirational tales of triumph and a glimpse into the electrifying future trends of renewable energy. "Empowered Living" is more than a manual; it's a manifesto for all who yearn for a life unshackled from the grid, offering a comprehensive toolkit for crafting an ecologically balanced, self-reliant homestead. Join the ranks of pioneers shaping a greener future, one homestead at a time. Your journey to empowered, sustainable living starts here.
Download or read book Energy in an Age of Limited Availability and Delimited Applicability written by Philip Sporn and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2014-05-23 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Energy in an Age of Limited Availability and Delimited Applicability focuses on the energy crisis that threatens national safety, economy, and way of living. This book emphasizes that the energy problem is the result of a long chain of misguided policies leading to wasteful use of oil and gas and reliance on cheap foreign oil rather than developing domestic supplies. The topics discussed include the world-wide pervasiveness of the energy problem; energy self-sufficiency versus energy independence; social-economic foundation of growth in energy use; and ingredients of a balanced and rational energy economy. The sources of energy; launching and implementing project independence; keystone in the arch of project independence; and research and its place in project independence are also deliberated. This text likewise covers the costs and financing for resolving energy crisis, elaborating the proposed figures on the 39,000 mw of fossil fuel capacity. This publication is intended for energy conservationists, but is also beneficial to students and individuals concerned with energy problems.
Download or read book Towards Energy Self Sufficiency written by Canada. Task Force on Energy Management in Health Care Facilities in Canada and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Role of Alternate Energy Resources in Promoting Island Self sufficiency written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Energy Self sufficiency written by M.I.T. Energy Laboratory Policy Study Group and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identification guide to may species of caterpillars found in eastern forests in the United States as well as the roles that caterpillars play in forest ecosystems.
Download or read book The Self Sufficiency Specialist written by Alan Bridgewater and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2008-01-25 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With frequent warnings about water and energy shortages, and the potential dangers of pesticides and genetically modified foods, many people nurture a dream of living a 'self-sufficient' lifestyle.With these people in mind, this comprehensive yet easy-to-read book examines what it truly takes to live off the fat of the land. Authors Alan and Gill Bridgewater, who themselves recently moved to a smallholding, answer all the fundamental questions that anyone considering a similar lifestyle shift might ask; from the best way to warm your home off the grid to the time and effort that go into growing your own food and raising your own animals. The book even goes so far as to describe quirkier aspects of the lifestyle, with detailed descriptions of how to make soap and candles. Both the most fulfilling aspects and the hard graft of self-sufficient living are revealed in full.Packed with informative illustrations and diagrams, and a wealth of useful advice, "The Self-Sufficiency Specialist" is the perfect guide for prospective 21st-century smallholders.
