Publications

by Clarke Snell & Timothy L. Callahan, Lark Books, 2006 - $30.00

A photo-packed, amazingly complete, start-to-finish guide to "green" housebuilding. More than 1,200 close-up photographs, along with in-depth descriptions, follow the real construction of an alternative house from site selection to the addition of final-touch interior details.

by Neville Williams, New Society Publishers, 2005 - $18.95

An inspiring story of delivering solar electricity to 50,000 families in 11 countries. Neville Williams shows how intelligent, local solutions can be found to meet energy needs of communities across Asia and Africa.

by Redwood Kardon, Douglas Hansen, and Michael Casey

Taunton Press, 2008 - $18.95

Hundreds of code facts for electrical wiring at your fingertips. This book will help to speed up work, reduce code violation callbacks, and avoid accidental violations of unfamiliar electrical codes. This completely updated 5th edition includes a summary of the changes in the 2008 code and is cross-referenced to the International Residential Code.

by Bruce King, Green Building Press, 2006 - $40.00

A design manual for practicing professionals and teachers. This book provides truly useful information to architects, engineers, building officials, and builders who want to design intelligently with plastered straw bales.

by Marilyn Nemzer, Deborah Page & Anna Carter, Energy Education

Group - $19.95

An introduction to renewable energy for everyone who uses electricity - from students to energy policy makers. Technologies covered include biomass, geothermal, hydropower, ocean, solar and wind power. A CD is included with student activities and more.

por Solar Energy International- $60.00 USD

El libro contiene una panorámica de la electricidad fotovoltaica así como una descripción detallada de las componentes de los sistemas FV. Este también incluye capítulos de cálculo de dichos sistemas FV, analizando el sitio, apéndices detallados del mantenimiento, solución de problemas y datos de radiación solar para más de 300 sitios alrededor del mundo.

Edited by Tim Grant and Gail Littlejohn, New Society Publishers - $26.95

There is enormous potential to transform the barren expanses of asphalt of most school grounds into natural spaces for playing and learning. Schoolyard "greening" is an excellent way to promote hands-on learning about the environment through projects that benefit schools and increase green space and biodiversity.

by Scott Davis, New Society Publishers, 2004 - $22.95

Highly illustrated and practical, this book covers microhydro principles, design and site considerations, equipment options, and legal, environmental, and economic factors.

"Microhydro" covers both AC and DC systems.

by Chris Magwood, Peter Mack, and Tina Therrien, New Society Publishers, 2005 - $32.95

A book tackling all the practical issues: finding and choosing bales; sound building plans; roofing, electrical, plumbing, and heating systems; building code compliance; and special concerns for northern climates. One of the most comprehensive and practical books on the subject to date.

by NFPA, National Fire Protection Association - $82.50

This is a must for anyone working in photovoltaics. This softbound book gives you the clearest set of rules that govern the electrical industry. It will help you reduce the risk of fire and electrical shock from improper installations, and is loaded with solutions designed to provide better safeguards against hazards. These codes are the industry standard.

by National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry, American

Technical Publishers, 2007 - $85.00

A comprehensive reference and guide to the installation of residential and commercial photovoltaic (PV) systems. CD-ROM included.

An updated and revised textbook manual on how to design, install and maintain a photovoltaic (PV) system. This manual offers an overview of photovoltaic electricity, and a detailed description of PV system components, including PV modules, batteries, controllers and inverters. Electrical loads are also addressed, including lighting systems, refrigeration, water pumping, tools and appliances. The manual includes chapters on sizing photovoltaic systems, analyzing sites and installing PV systems. The manual also includes detailed appendices on PV system maintenance, troubleshooting, and insolation data for over 300 sites around the world. Used as the textbook in SEI's PV Design and Installation Workshop. Now available in Spanish!

by Tom Lane, Energy Conservation Services of North Florida, 2002 - $68.00

This book will help people who want to use currently available solar water heating products with success, and help them avoid the mistakes of the past. Aimed at the contractor who wants to know what works successfully, and the homeowner who wants basic facts for comparison shopping.

by Bob Ramlow and Benjamin Nusz, New Society Publishers, 2006 - $24.95

A book designed for those who want to install their own solar thermal system. It presents the basics of solar water heating, including energy conservation and energy economics. It covers types of solar collectors, solar water and space heating systems and solar pool heating systems, system components, installation, operation and maintenance, system sizing and siting.

Edited by Tim Grant and Gail Littlejohn, New Society Publishers - $12.95

This book offers a framework for teaching fundamental environmental concepts and a variety of activities that can be undertaken in school, at home, or in the community. Topics include: experiments that demonstrate the greenhouse effect, and hands-on explorations of energy and transportation alternatives.

by Tim Grant and Gail Littlejohn, New Society Publishers - $29.95

Teaching Green - The Elementary Years emphasizes the need to teach young people the skills, knowledge and values of active environmental citizenship and includes 50 kidtested teaching strategies that promote interdisciplinary hands-on learning about natural systems and foster critical thinking about global issues, both local and global. Designed for grades K-5.

by Tim Grant and Gail Littlejohn, New Society Publishers - $22.95

Teaching Green - The Middle Years emphasizes the need to teach young people the skills, knowledge and values of active environmental citizenship and includes 50 kid-tested teaching strategies that promote interdisciplinary hands-on learning about natural systems and foster critical thinking about global issues, both local and global. Designed for grades 6-8.

by the Rahus Institute, A Rahus Institute - Solar Schoolhouse Publication, 2006 - $32.00

Solar energy concepts can be taught in many ways. Although the basic principles for using the sun’s energy are fairly simple, the applications of these principles are constantly evolving. This guide presents engaging new solar curricula that have evolved based on the experiences of teachers in their classrooms. "Teaching Solar" details step-by-step the Solar Schoolhouse approach of teaching solar based on experimentation. Nothing gets students, and teachers, more excited than to actually experiment with solar technology by powering electrical loads or cooking with sunlight. In our professional development trainings we find that the workshops truly burst into life when teachers get their hands on the solar equipment.

by Stephen & Rebekah Hren, Chelsea Green Publishing, 2008 - $35.00

How can you turn your existing house into an environmental asset? One that simultaneously saves you money on utilities and insulates you from the possible shocks of Peak Oil? Read this book — then grab your handsaw, tape measure, and drill, and get started! A life powered by the sun is waiting for you. Meant as a guide for renovating existing homes, "The Carbon-Free Home" gives you the hands-on knowledge necessary to kick the fossil-fuel habit, with projects small and large listed by skill, time, cost, and energy saved.

by Paul Scheckel, New Society Publishers, 2005 - $18.95

A book that helps readers take control of their personal energy use and costs so they can save money, live more comfortably, and help the environment.

by Dan Chiras, New Society Publishers, 2006 - $27.95

This book covers the many ways we can slash energy bills while improving comfort in our homes. It covers: solar hot water, solar space heat, passive cooling, solar, wind and micro-hydro generated electricity, and emerging technologies such as hydrogen, fuel cells, methane digesters and biodiesel.

by Eben Fodor, New Society Publishers, 2005 - $15.95

"The Solar Food Dryer" describes how to use solar energy to preserve your summer's harvest. Includes: Complete step-bystep plans for building a high performance, low-cost solar food dryer from readily available materials, solar energy design concepts, food drying tips, recipes, and more!

by Daniel D. Chiras, Chelsea Green, 2002 - $29.95

This book provides home builders with all the necessary tools for successful solar design. Dan Chiras explains the principles of natural conditioning - heating and cooling with passive solar techniques.

by Adam Weismann & Katy Bryce - $40.00 

An in-depth guide to the selection, mixing, and application of lime- and clay-based plasters, renders, paints, and washes. Providing step-by-step instructions with detailed illustrations to show the practical elements of working with lime- and clay-based finishes, the authors demonstrate how these natural “breathable” plasters and paints can be used on a wide variety of wall surfaces, including traditional and eco-build materials like cob, strawbale, and stone, as well as modern plasterboard and concrete surfaces, with stunning results. Easy-to-follow DIY projects guide the reader through all aspects of using these natural finishes, with beautiful photographs of techniques and examples from around the world.

by Paul Gipe, Chelsea Green Publishing Co., 2004 - $50.00

A must for everybody who's involved or wants to be involved in the wind energy sector. Includes: sections on gauging wind resources and siting wind turbines, new examples and case studies of successful wind systems, and sources for new and used equipment.

by Michael McCalister and Michael W. Litchfield
Taunton Press, Revised Edition 2009 - $21.95

This volume is a comprehensive, authoritative, and easy to use reference for homeowners covering all home wiring situations from the most basic to advanced. The only projects not covered are those that should be left to professionals. This highly visual book focused on real world situations faced by homeowners and real world advice, including how to deal with the inevitable things that can go wrong. What is unique about this wiring guide is that it is easy to find the project and the information on how to tackle it. Intuitive finding devices and visual tables of contents make it easy to identify the material in the book relevant to the reader's situation. The authoritative advice is provided by a professional electrician and presented in text and photos by veteran home-improvement writer, Mike Litchfield.