Hey, did you hear the one about Jay Leno and his eco-friendly Burbank garage?
General Electric solar panels Leno’s 54-kilowatt system powers the lights, tools and air conditioning in his 17,000-square-foot garage, often generating enough extra energy that it feeds back to the grid. (Don Kelsen / Los Angeles Times)
PacWind Delta II wind turbine A “vertical axis” system, it generates 10 kilowatts of electrical power from wind energy. (Don Kelsen / Los Angeles Times)
Walter Surface Technologies Bio-Circle parts washer Microbes consume oils and grease and excrete water and carbon dioxide. (Don Kelsen / Los Angeles Times)
MX Factor industrial canister exchange system Replaces aerosol cans with refillable canisters of brake cleaner and cleansers. (Don Kelsen / Los Angeles Times)
Begley’s Best all-purpose cleaner Contains aqueous detergents derived from natural eedstock and complexing agents. (Don Kelsen / Los Angeles Times)
A.O. Smith Vertex water heater The helical coil heat exchanger is 90% efficient, generating 76,000 BTUs per hour and producing more hot water more efficiently and at a lower cost than an average, 78% efficient water heater. (Don Kelsen / Los Angeles Times)
