Isbn: 9780428142506 - simplified energy design economics: principles of economics applied to energy conservation and solar energy investments in buildings (classic reprint) (1 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the fundamental principles of economic analysis used to make economically efficient investments in energy conservation and solar energy for buildings. It provides step-by-step examples to aid in determining the economic efficiency of specific energy investments and for understanding complex problems more clearly. Emphasizing practical methods rather than theoretical discussion, the author presents simplified formulas and illustrates their applications. The book discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each economic tool and provides guidelines for selecting the appropriate one for dealing with specific types of investment problems. It also covers general economic factors that affect benefits and costs, such as the discount rate, incentives, grants, taxes, and inflation. This book is a valuable guide for architects, engineers, builders, building owners and managers, codes and standards writers, government policy makers, and students of these disciplines. The insights provided in this book can help ensure that energy conservation and solar energy investments are made in a way that maximizes their economic efficiency and contributes to a more sustainable built environment. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…