Forhomeowners with an interest in green issues and energy efficiency, this guideconsiders the impact of global warming and the international energy crisis before explaining how to evaluate the energy performance of a house and make better use of natural lighting.All aspects are covered of the installation of photovoltaic cells to a residential property using solar power to produce domestic electricity and to heat water.The costs are calculated and the benefits of installing a solar energy system are assessed.This is essential reading forhomeowners who wish to take advantage of free...