U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Energy Savers

Portable Heaters Reading List

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• "Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings." (2003). American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy. 8th Edition.

• "What You Should Know About Space Heaters." (February 2001). Consumer Product Safety Commission.

• "Are Unvented (Gas) Fireplaces Too Hot to Handle?" (October 2001). Energy Design Update (21:10); pp. 1-4.

• "Burning Controversy." (November 1998). Consumer Reports (63:11); p. 46.

• Holladay, M. (February 2000). "Installing Direct-Vent Space Heaters." Journal of Light Construction (18:5); pp. 67-71.

• Hurst-Wajszczk, J. (February 2001). "Packing Heat." Today's Homeowner Solutions (97:852); pp. 64-67.