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The Green Living Guy, Seth Leitman is an independent power producer, a green living expert, and Editor of the McGraw-Hill, TAB Green Guru Guides. Seth is also an Author, Radio Host, Reporter, Writer and an Environmental Consultant on green living. The Green Living Guy writes about green living, green lighting, the green guru guides and more. Seth's books range from: # Build Your Own Electric Vehicle by Bob Brant and Seth Leitman (2nd and 3rd editions) # Build Your Own Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle by Seth Leitman # Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle by Carl Vogel # Green Lighting by Seth Leitman, Brian Clark Howard and Bill Brinsky # Solar Power For Your Home by David Findley # Renewable Energies For Your Home by Russel Gehrke # Do-it-Yourself Home Energy Audits by David Findley # Build Your Own Small Wind Power System by Brian Clark Howard and Kevin Shea # and more green living books to follow.
Homepage of GE Capital Fleet Services’ Eco Website featuring a silver electric car with an orange charging cable and green navigation buttons promoting alternative vehicle solutions.

GE Capital Fleet Services Launches Eco Website Dedicated to Alternative Vehicles

May 23, 2011 No Comments

GE Capital Fleet Services today announced it launched a new interactive eco website, dedicated to alternative vehicles and services. The website provides information, tools and educational materials to serve as a resource to help companies with greening their vehicle fleets. As part of the website, GE Capital Fleet Services has sections dedicated to Business Solutions and Driver Solutions to educate fleets and drivers on alternative vehicles and environmental performance.
“The launch of the new eco website builds on our commitment to the electric vehicle industry by providing our customers with tools to enhance their fleets and convey the benefits of leasing and operating alternative fuel vehicles,” said Deb Frodl, chief strategy officer for GE Capital Fleet Services. “We are committed to transforming the fleet services industry and helping our customers understand the impact that alternative fuel vehicles have on their business, the industry and the environment.”

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Silver Spring Networks Wants US to Have Hybrid Electric Cars that Sell Power Back to Grid

May 23, 2011 No Comments

You heard it!!
The Green Living Guy is writing about green living for Findthebest.com. My first story is about plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and the smart grid. Silver Spring Networks, a Smart Grid software company has got their hands on a 2012 prototype Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). Yet, what is a PHEV? A PHEV is taking a Ford Escape Hybrid or a Toyota Prius (for example) and converting it to a partial electric car. So, the car turns on EV for up to say 50 or 60 miles per hour and then goes hybrid mode, equaling 100-250 miles per gallon.
This could be big if we are commuters using mass transit or even stuck on the Brooklyn / Queens Expressway (otherwise known as the BQE). PHEV and SmartGrid Demonstration Program – Silver Spring To Test Real Time Smart Grid For Selling Power Back To Grid PHEV or even Electric CARS (EV) at the train station in a city to charge up at night can add load leveling which helps the electric grid. So when you charge your electric car at night, it’s like a solar panel does reversing the meter backwards. Then the electric company pays you (versus the lovely way it is right now!).

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Building Ford Coatings: Improves Comfort plus Cutting Energy Costs With 3M

May 23, 2011 No Comments

P R O B L E M
Ford Motor Company found it challenging to maintain comfortable temperatures for employees year-round in its 40-year-old headquarters in Detroit, a 12-story building faced almost entirely with glass. Glare from the sun also made it difficult for employees in the building to see computer screens.
S O L U T I O N
After 40 years of trying various fixes to control temperatures in the building, Ford’s problem was solved when Specialty Protective Coatings, an authorized dealer for 3M Scotchtint window films, of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, applied P18AR Scotchtint window film to every one of the building’s 3,083 windows.
According to company owner Mike Roeder, Specialty Protective Coatings covered more than 83,000 square feet of glass. And, due to the expertise and efficiency of Specialty Protective Coatings’ experienced crew, the project was completed six weeks ahead of schedule.

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Leviton Evr-Green EV charging station mounted on a stucco wall, with coiled cable and charging connector, surrounded by soft landscaping and natural lighting.

Leviton EVR-Green Charging Station Overview

May 23, 2011 No Comments

Leviton announced today that its Evr-Green™ 160 Level 2 Home Charging Station has received Underwriters Laboratories Inc.® (UL) Listing for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) in the United States and Canada.
Slated to be available for purchase in mid-April, the charger is part of Leviton’s Evr-Green line of residential, commercial and public charging equipment. Evr-Green chargers comply with all industry standards, including the current National Electrical Code®. Assembled in the United States, they also are backed by a three-year warranty, and are compatible with all major automakers’ vehicles (SAE J1772™ compliant).
“Receiving UL Listing demonstrates that our chargers meet the rigorous requirements of the world’s foremost independent safety testing and certification agency,” said Mike Mattei, vice president and general manager for Leviton’s Commercial and Industrial Division. “As we continue our efforts to help build a more sustainable future, this marks another milestone in Leviton’s development of industry-leading EV charging solutions for all customer segments.”

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Infographic showcasing the HeronLED desk lamp by LittleFootprint Lighting, featuring icons of recycled materials, energy efficiency, ergonomic design, and American manufacturing on a green background with bold white text. 

Littlefootprint Lighting Introduces Eco-Friendly Lamp

May 23, 2011 No Comments

Sleek HeronLED desk lamp is made in USA from recycled computers, printers, phones, TVs, VCRs, refrigerators and more
LittleFootprint Lighting, a pioneer of sustainably designed LED task lighting products made in the USA from recycled materials, including plastic from e-waste, has announced the availability of its high quality, high performance HeronLED Personal Task Light for corporate and home office environments.
“The HeronLED gives buyers the first-ever opportunity to select truly sustainable, quality task lighting for the office environment,” said Nancy Wahl-Scheurich, CEO of LittleFootprint Lighting. “The HeronLED lamp is highly-efficient, made from recycled materials, is itself easily recyclable, and is designed and manufactured in the USA. We’re excited to bring to market a high quality office product that supports a greener planet and the creation of green jobs.”

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