Description: This book traces the history of energy, from 1491 through today. It is a remarkable story. A story filled with one-armed bigamists, Texas Rangers named Lone Wolf hired by the governor to arrest anyone producing oil cheaper than big oil would like. Clandestine meetings in Scottish castles.
Brief description: Jay Warmke is the author of a number of textbooks on renewable energy, including Assembling a Solar Generator, When the Biomass Hits the Wind Turbine, Understanding Photovoltaics, Designing & Installing Solar PV Systems, and more. He has received several awards including Educator of the Year (ETA), Volunteer of the Year, and Pioneer of the Year from Green Energy Ohio. Jay also has served as Vice President: Green Energy Ohio, Chair Person: ETA's Renewable Energy Committee and board member: Electronic Technician's Association (ETA) . He also teaches renewable energy at Zane State College, University of Dayton, and conducts various workshops on sustainable construction and renewable energy at throughout the midwest. He co-owns Blue Rock Station, with his wife Annie Warmke, the premier sustainable living center in Ohio which draws thousands of visitors from around the world.