This book presents topical research in the study of the economics, consumption and efficiency of household energy. Topics discussed include renovation solutions for improving the energy efficiency of existing buildings; features and technology of the zero-energy home; traveler response to the gas price spike; the economic impacts of energy taxes versus household-level emissions caps; promoting sustainable development through integrated wood stove technology, aforestation and agro-aquaculture; and the contribution of social and environmental psychology for understanding and promoting household energy conservation.
| ISBN: | 9781614705031 |
| Publication date: | 25th May 2012 |
| Author: | Bartoli Mendez, Josiah Pena |
| Publisher: | Nova Science Publishers an imprint of Nova Science Publishers Inc |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 219 pages |
| Series: | Energy Science, Engineering and Technology |
| Genres: |
Energy technology and engineering |