This definitive homeowner’s guide to solar energy has arrived at just the right time. With the cost of heating oil & electricity fluctuating wildly, consumers are clamouring for information on alternative energy. This source book covers all the relevant technologies, including solar space & water heating, as well as photovoltaic electricity. It’s practical (with cost calculators, tips on taking advantage of rebates & tax incentives & advice on finding specialised contractors). & it’s authoritative, written by a recognised expert in the field, Everett Barber, Jr., who has 30 years’ experience installing all kinds of solar energy systems. Co-author Joseph Provey has been writing about the topic for almost as long. Together, they cover every facet of planning, installing, operating & maintaining a residential solar energy system.