Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings-10th Edition: Save Money, Save the Earth

Part of my dissatisfaction with this book was my fault too, as I thought it was going to be a little more radical than it is.However I was dissappinted reading this because the ideas are simply not very creative: buy better windows, buy better fridge, buy better this, buy better that. But it never REALLY gave creative solutions. The ideas sre still based on moving the economy and production, which is inherently unsustainable. The title is misleading, as the ideas presented wouldn't really save the Earth, but rather just reduce damage. Instead of giving ideas that would lessen our dependence on energy in general, or replace technologies/designs with alternatives (example: alternative storing methods for cooling, rather than buying a product). It doesn't teach the recycling of products, or explain why a lot of designs are simply fundamentally flawed (example: buy new windows/insulation instead of explaining why modern conventional homes are inefficiently built to retain a homeostasis temperature).However its partially my fault, because if I would have looked at the title and realized what is implied by "Consumer Guide".Overall, this book does a good job helping you be a more efficient consumer, but don't expect to be causing any waves of inspiration with the advice provided here. If you're interested in saving maybe a few dollars, but still living within the safety of you're conventional lifestyle, this book is for you. However if your REALLY looking to save money, and save the Earth, you will be either dissappointed by this book, or lying to yourself. Psst, I found much better information online for free.So be a more efficient consumer and save your money by not buying this book! Lol

Well written book in need of an update. Much of the info is dated, compact fluorescent lights are featured whereas LED lights are listed as too expensive and too new. Many of the websites referenced are no longer active which could have helped keep the content up to date.

The 10th edition of this guide to home energy continues to provide homeowners practical methods for energy management and energy reduction. There are many useful resources listed for further research. A must have for anyone considering remodeling projects.

Great concise home energy guide. The tips are modern and easy to follow. Can't wait to get some energy savings.

Using the energy saving tips in this book will save more money in the first month than the books costs you.It is easy to read and something you will actually use.For more on how to get the lowest rates in your are for electricity and natural gas go to: napower.com/659911

This edition was published in 2012…a decade ago! I loved reading it but where is the current version? Somewhat outdated, obviously, but still relevant reading.