Energy affordability is commonly quantified in terms of energy cost burden--the percentage of household income spent on residential energy needs. These can include electricity, gas, and fuels such as propane or biomass. As a metric, energy cost burden helps us visualize energy affordability. Energy cost burden is also a key driver of energy insecurity, defined as the inability of a household to meet their basic energy needs.

Describes, through pictures and text, the procedures for insulating any home against heat loss

Includes price quide and bibliography

Harley offers a wealth of information that will allow readers to improve their home's efficiency, saving both money and natural resources. After an introductory section that explains the underlying principles of heat transfer, insulation, and air quality, Harley demonstrates basics such as weather-stripping and moves forward through advanced projects including insulation and major upgrades. Short "Pro Tips" as well as sections labeled "Trade Secrets,"...