TITLE

Wake up call for the industry

AUTHOR(S)

Fricklas, Dick

PUB. DATE

February 2003

SOURCE

RSI: Roofing, Siding, Insulation;Feb2003, Vol. 80 Issue 2, p72

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Focuses on the exploration of alternative energy sources to address the petroleum crisis in the U.S. Use of solar panels for water heating; Accounts on the use of passive heat storage, solar orientation and shading to maximize winter sunlight and reduce summer heat loads; Availability of economy vehicles.

ACCESSION #

9080459

Tags: RENEWABLE energy sources;  PETROLEUM

 

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