(Back Cover) Your interest in embracing energy efficiency and clean energy production comes not a moment too soon. Climate change is one of the key challenges facing worldwide sustainable development. Global warming, caused mainly by the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and inefficient use of energy is pushing ecosystems to the brink of catastrophic failure. Using less energy or adopting renewable energy technologies isn't about making drastic lifestyle changes or sacrifices. Nor are these initiatives expensive or just for rural folk. In fact, energy efficiency often provides an improvement in lifestyle through lowering operating costs and a more comfortable environment. SMART POWER will help you develop a new relationship with energy that will save money and the environment at the same time. Regardless of whether you rent an apartment in an old converted warehouse or have just purchased a new detached home in the suburbs, SMART POWER will provide you with the keys to an economic relationship with home energy.