Home Energy magazine Volume 10, No. 3 May/June 1993

Departments Editorial Lessons From the Electrical Frontier Letters Conservation Clips Trends SMUD's Solar Water Heating Program IRS To Lose Its Slice of Utility Rebates Group Bridges Toilet Rebate Gap Snohomish PUD Slashes Conservation A Cheaper Solar Water Heater Outdoor Lighting Savings Do you have questions or comments? Email Home Energy magazine at contact@homeenergy.org

Feature Articles Home Along - Living Off the Grid by Cathlene Casebold What does a Lost-consumption house look like? Can comfort and conservation co-exist? The design and metering of a sun-powered home in Arizona suggest answers to these questions, and more. The Reach of Low-Income Weatherization Assistance by Meg Power and Marilyn Brown The most comprehensive review to date of the sources and uses of funding for low-income energy conservation shows we've come a long way, but the job is far from over. Integrated Heating and Ventilation: Double Duty for Ducts by Mark A. Jackson Northwest building codes require mechanical ventilation in new homes. Combining heating and ventilation can fit the bill if the builder considers the whole system carefully. Building an Energy-Efficient Home Office by Christine Geltz How does one person manage to make clients feel right at home? Her prescription for a home office makeover begins with energy-efficient lighting. Telecommuting: An Alternative Route to Work by Maureen Quaid Thanks to a revolution in office technology, experts predict that by 1995, some 11 million people - 9% of the adult work force - will telecommute. What kind of energy tradeoff can we expect as more. American's work at home?