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October 11, 2008 - Rhett Cork & Matt Ross at the Eustis Folk Festival October 25, 2008 - Rick Metzger at the Bluegrass Energy Expo November 1, 2008 - Matt Ross at the Green Street Fair November 25, 2008 - The Villages Green Expo Show

VETERINARY CENTER OPENS NEW GREEN BUILDING

DECEMBER 4, 2008

Beth Brown DVM cuts ribbon as Commissioners Staub and Mason and staff look on.

West Coast Veterinary Center, at 7910 S.R. 72 , Sarasota, FL held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new clinic on December 4. The clinic, consisting of a 6000 SF office/hospital and a 4000 SF horse barn, was built with environmentally friendly and energy efficient features, enabling it to undergo the certification process by the Florida Green Building Coalition.

Eco-$mart is proud to have supplied many of the green features including heat reflecting metal roof, foam sealed roof interior, passive solar water heaters and energy efficient windows. A pond oriented for rain-water run off is stocked with native fish and available for occasional irrigation of native, drought resistant plants used in the Florida friendly landscaping.

2 Passive Solar Water Heating Panels on a heat reflecting roof.

Inside, a specialized floor is installed for animal comfort, cleanability and disease control. Indoor air quality is controlled by an energy recovery ventilator integrated with efficient AC and fresh air ducting so kennel air does not mix with office air. Low Energy LED and compact fluorescent lighting through out the complex reduces energy consumption.

"...building our facility this way was the right thing to do, for the planet, and for the human and animal occupants", said Dr. Beth Brown, owner and director of the Center,  "...though it costs a bit more to build this way, we expect that the monthly energy savings will more than cover the increased financial cost of the building."

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LEDing the Way

Technological advances in LED lighting now make it possible to replace nearly any Incandescent, Fluorescent or High Density light source with Solid State LED Lighting.   Eco-$mart is building a comprehensive collection of LED lights for new construction and retrofit that directly replace outdated, wasteful bulbs, lamps, and tubes of all kinds.

Why is LED the future of lighting?
     • LED Lights use significantly less energy, in many cases, using less than a tenth of the wattage of incandescent bulbs.
     • LED Lights last 3 to 5 times longer than fluorescent and 20 to 30 times longer than incadescent bulbs.
     • LED Lights are solid state and require no ballast or starter.
     • LED Lights are safe. No gas, no glass, no UV rays, no mercury.

LED Replacement Lamps

From under-counter strip lights to Hi Power Roadway and Wall Pack Lamps, our selection of LED Retrofit Lamps make it possible to replace old, inefficient lighting with low maintenance, low wattage LED lights. LED lights pay for themselves over time and pay huge dividends to our environment by reducing energy consumption and eliminating many pollutants in manufacturing.

Bulbs - from candelabra to household light bulbs to Hi Lumen CFL bulbs, there is an LED light to replace old, inefficient light bulbs.

Tubes - T5, T8, and tube lights can easily be replaced, eliminating the need for higher rated wiring, ballasts, and transformers. LED tube retrofits produce little heat making them perfect for chilled storage and refrigerated display cases.

Floods & Spots - retrofit to nearly any flood or spot light base. GU, JDR, MR and PAR replacements in a variety of configurations and wattages.  More in the Eco-$mart Catalog

HID to LED Retrofit

Convert virtually any commercial or industrial HID light fixture to an energy efficient solid state LED Light. Custom kit installs in just a few minutes.

WE CAN RETROFIT:
     • Wall Packs
     • Street Lighting
     • Service Station Canopy Lights
     • Parking Lot Lighting

Read More in the Eco-$mart Catalog

LED + PV = A breakthrough in Outdoor Lighting.

Solar Coach Lights

Solar Coach Lights reduce energy costs and provide an independent source of light for your driveway and yard. Choose from super efficient unplugged solar coach lights or get the new Hybrid Lite that combines Photo-voltaic Technology with LED Efficiency to create a light that saves energy while being backed up by existing outdoor wiring.   Read more in the Eco-$mart Catalog

More Product News

Solar Air Conditioning Using the latest advances in cooling technology and combined with a 3-way Filtering system, Solar Air Conditioning offers fresh, cool, clean air for a more comfortable and healthier indoor environment while saving energy and money by using the sun as a heat source to assist the cooling process. This greatly reduces the load on HVAC components as well. Read More in the Eco-$mart Catalog

Coco Tiles Qur newest family of eco-friendly design materials can be used as decorative tiles or panels both horizontally and vertically. Made from reclaimed coconut shells, low-VOC resins and a FSC-Certified wood back, using Coco Tiles can contribute to LEED certification. A variety of designer patterns and color combinations, in shades to fit the mood of any room, make it easy to be green. Read More in the Eco-$mart Catalog

Torzo Hard Surface A sustainable surface for Counters, Cabinets and Floors, ideal for high wear applications, including countertops, tabletops, tiles, vanities, flooring, as well as vertical applications like cabinets, paneling and dividers. Manufactured with 65% or more Recycled Products and no formaldehyde, Torzo surfaces compliment any green building project and contribute to LEED certification. Read More in the Eco-$mart Catalog

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