Individual Self-Sufficiency in Energy
Individual lifestyles, food, housing, and transportation are examined for self-sufficiency in energy. The search for alternative lifestyles that began in the 1960's developed a market for windmills, solar-heated houses, methane digestors, household composters, electric cars, energy-saving cookware, wood stoves, solar collectors, and a renewed market for bicycles, and long underwear. Many homes have been constructed and are being heated with solar energy. Electric power is generated from windmills to run small appliances and lighting. A home is described where solar heating is applied and both photovoltaic and windmill power generators will furnish power, as well as conventional oil and utility connections for backup. Other features include two built-in greenhouses and wastes composted with a Swedish clivus system.
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-29-031516
- OSTI ID:
- 4325477
- Journal Information:
- Science, Journal Name: Science Journal Issue: 4134 Vol. 184; ISSN 0036-8075
- Publisher:
- AAAS
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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