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The sun, and the occasional atom bomb, produces temperatures that are measured in millions of degrees. On the industrial scene, it takes about 2000^oF to melt steel, while the fuel that prepares our breakfast cereal, and that generates most of our electricity, must burn at nearly 1000^oF.

For us common mortals, however, the temperature range is more reasonable! Even on a cold day (unless you live in Canada or some other odd place), we need add only about 70 degrees to the outside temperature and we’re in our comfort zone.   On the hottest day (unless you live in Texas, etc.), knock 40 degrees off the top and contentment ensues.

These pages deal with that narrow band, showing how to:

• Design an energy-sensible home
• Figure heat loss at home
• Choose heating/cooling systems
• Avoid energy waste at home and on the road.

They will describe:

• How heat moves, and how to measure it
• The cause and effect of Condensation
• Angles of the Sun, and their importance
• Degree Days, their calculation and their use
• How Phase Change works, and why it is important.

You will find useful information about:

• Practical Solar Energy
• The insulating value of building materials,
• The heat value, and cost, of the fossil fuels,
• The units of measure relating to Energy.

This will lead into a periodical, summarizing public comment on:

• What is happening in Transportation
• Global Warming and Social Response
• The Manufacturer vs the Individual
• Improvements in Electric Power Generation.