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Westtown School Solar Construction Progress – January 2025 from BioStar Renewables BioStar Renewables Begins Constructio…
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On this episode of RENEWables, David talks with Scott Burns, VP of Environmental Commodities at Powerledger, to discuss…
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (May 6, 2024) – Hallmark and BioStar Renewables broke ground Wednesday, May 1, on a new three-acre sola…
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On this episode of RENEWables, David delves into an enlightening conversation with Nick Rohleder, co-founder of Climate…
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On this week’s episode of RENEWables, we sat down with Anjali Mahadevia, Head of Business Development for Future, the pa…
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In this episode of RENEWables, we delve into the future of green energy with Jack Doueck, Co-Founder of Advanced Energy…
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In this enlightening podcast episode, David chats with Milton Stark, a distinguished authority in nuclear and renewable…
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In this episode, David Wiers, the President of Satori Energy, embarks on an exploration of the dynamic energy consulting…
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Season 4 kicks off with an interview with Lindsay McCoy, CEO and Co-Founder of Plaine Products. Plaine Products is natur…
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Today, our social feeds are flooded with so much information, it has become increasingly challenging to cut through all…
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New Podcast Episode Alert! Join us for an energetic conversation with propane industry trailblazer, Tucker Perkins, Pre…
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Join this episode of RENEWables and meet the Co-founder and CEO at Mars Materials, Aaron Fitzgerald. Aaron, a natural bo…
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Partnership enables renewable diesel plant to power its operations with on-site solar energy. Castillo Engineering provi…
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The food industry generates a substantial portion of not only food waste, but also packaging waste. In the United States…
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As most of us already know, CO2 is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming and climate change. The productio…
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Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil, using nutrient-rich water as the growing medium instead. These c…
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According to a report by the Urban Institute, about one-third of Americans have a credit score below 620, which is consi…
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As the world’s utilization of renewable energy increases, so does the waste that is created by manufacturing the materia…
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Heartland Industries is a material science company that engineers hemp fibers to replace and augment traditional materia…
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Across the U.S., 15% of households are food insecure, meaning they don’t have reliable access to affordable, nutritious…
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Scientists have long suspected a link between industrialization and climate change, but serious study of the issue did n…
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Solar Case Study | Pennsauken School District BioStar’s development team, acquired, built, and stabilized the district’s…
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Survey shows that consumer expectations for the fashion industry to treat workers fairly rank as high as expectations fo…
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Your host, David Smart, and BioStar’s Chief Agronomist, Allen Philo hit the road to meet and greet farmers in the midst…
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Alexia Cooper has had a life-long dream of becoming the first woman anything and in 2021 when she was recognized in Forb…
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September 14, 2022 Partnership Led by Roeslein Alternative Energy Wins $80 Million Grant to Develop New Climate-Smart A…
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Did you know electric power is the largest operating cost for cryptocurrency miners? Therefore, miners with the lowest p…
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Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the world and can be used to store, move, and deliver energy produced from othe…
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The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that plastic and other packaging waste makes up around 30% of total U.S. w…
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Two of the biggest obstacles that make community-wide composting accessible and easy are a lack of infrastructure and la…
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As the buzz around the hydrogen energy market continues, one company is breaking barriers in hydrogen storage technology…
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We are kicking off Plastic Free July with a very timely episode of RENEWables dedicated to tips and tricks for “breaking…
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You have probably seen moss growing on rocks or trees in your backyard, but have you ever seen it covering the interior…
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With inflation on the rise, the price of fertilizers is up a staggering 260% post-pandemic, causing farmers to cut back…
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As the climate crisis continues, more and more companies are jumping on the sustainability bandwagon and finding innovat…
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April 14, 2022 City of Norman teams with BioStar Renewables for two initiatives A traditional groundbreaking ceremony to…
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Several years ago, while researching oil spills in the ocean, scientists discovered something truly amazing-Microorganis…
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Organic agriculture has grown from a cultural movement to a multi-billion dollar industry within the span of a few decad…
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Every industry consumes water. The process from sourcing to disposal often leads to unsustainable and polluting practice…
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There is a lot of work that goes into establishing a vineyard, from raising capital down to harvesting the last bunch. T…
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Solar PV cells, industrial battery storage, investment tax credits, megawatts… Industry terminology can be intimidatin…
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The world has a waste problem. Landfills around the planet are reaching capacity, and in many countries those barriers h…
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Soil health is foundational to successful crop yields and a systematic approach considers the importance of all details….
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A new generation of both institutional and retail investors are increasingly incorporating sustainability into their inv…
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One of the biggest challenges the post-pandemic business world will face is navigating a shaken labor market. What are t…
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SuperSix Organic Liquid Fertilizer Field Trials during the 2020 growing season were conducted on corn, rice, spinach, sp…
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BioStar and Indoor Air Quality BioStar’s focus on indoor air quality has never been more important than right now. The o…
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The first true 100% plant available OMRI Listed organic liquid nitrogen fertilizer. SuperSix™ is a translucent, n…
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BioStar built two separate solar PV plants for the City of Gladstone, the larger system residing at the City Community C…
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The City of Temecula approved a Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with BioStar Renewables, enabling the city to purch…
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Using anaerobic digestion and BioStar’s patented nutrient recovery technology, BioStar is helping Californians reduce th…
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BioStar has extensive experience in handling and processing dairy manure. Dairy waste is difficult to process compared t…
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BioStar acquired the distressed, 35-site portfolio in 2018, and began improving a litany of issues within the public sch…
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BioStar partnered with the Cities of Temecula and Lake Elisnore to develop the SMER solar Plant – serving renewable powe…
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Crop Technical Sheet
The ideal fertilizer for rice production, whether organic or conventional, is an ammonium based fast-acting nitrogen fer…
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Crop Technical Sheet
We recommend using SuperSix™ for 25 – 50% of fertilizer needs per crop. Applying liquid fertilizers through a dri…
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Crop Technical Sheet
Lettuce requires 150-180 lbs of nitrogen per acre per year, with an additional 100 – 125 lbs of nitrogen per crop per ac…
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Du Bois Integrity Academy has leveraged a partnership between BioStar Renewables and Charter School Energy to enhance an…
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On this episode of RENEWables we meet social media influencer and agriculture industry champion, Michelle Miller of The…
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NASRC Aims to Drastically Reduce GHGs with Natural Refrigerants Did you know, commonly used HFC refrigerants are super c…
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New Legislation Secures Federal Funding for the Renewables Industry RENEWables welcomes back Mark Riedy of Kilpatrick To…
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As one of the largest Third-Party Logistics (3PL) companies in the country, NFI Industries values the use of clean techn…
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In this episode of RENEWables, we talk shop with Sean Andrews, CPO and Head of Sustainability at E-Volve Energy, and lea…
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Extreme Texas Cold Causes Grid Failure – What Happened? Who is Responsible? How do we fix it? In this RENEWables episode…
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Overland Park, KS, February 12 – BioStar Renewables (BioStar), a leading renewable energy services company, announced t…
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On this episode of RENEWables, we conclude our four-part series with a science lesson from Dr. Jerry Hatfield, an agricu…
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This RENEWables episode dives deep into the weeds of organic farming and how the continued spike of the organic industry…
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We continue the RENEWables series, “An Insider’s Look at America’s Evolving Waste Economy,” with BioStar’s Peter Goehaus…
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This RENEWables episode kicks off the first of a 4- part series look at BioStar’s Organics business – a success story th…
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The More Questions The Better! For authentic conversationalists, there’s always a great opportunity to ‘give and get’. S…
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On this episode of RENEWables, Black & Veatch’s Brian Sifton explains how the 105-year-old engineering and construct…
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This episode of RENEWables, Eli Sachs, of Freepoint Energy Solutions, explains the fundamentals of the deregulated marke…
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This episode of RENEWables features tenured attorney and partner, Mark Riedy of Kilpatrick Townsend. With an impressive…
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As a leading international organization, Sustainable Brands partners with brands to drive corporate innovation AND creat…
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In Episode 11 of RENEWables, Chuck Hurchalla, CEO of Evolution Energy Partners, shares how his lifetime of experience in…
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With increased focus on renewable energy, climate change and the Grid, there’s more data than ever to measure the market…
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Kansas City is doing some impressive things with transit-oriented development, responsible land use and smart-city growt…
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Hear from an energy broker who’s career in the oil and gas market has evolved as much as the market itself. Mike Nemer o…
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In this RENEWables episode, Bobby Sight shares how Ford continues to develop sustainable technologies to achieve their R…
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In this power-packed episode of RENEWables, Duncan Campbell, VP of Project Analysis at Scale Microgrid Solutions, gives…
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In Episode 5 of RENEWables, we spotlight a BioStar employee who’s sustainability roots run deep, both personally and pro…
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The renewable energy market is complex and constantly changing, which is why industry experts, like Andrew Barth of CSD…
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For many states around the country Solar utility (both residential and commercial) has been on the rise, especially in T…
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There’s no doubt, discerning consumers are changing the way companies think and act, especially when sustainability prac…
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BioStar has identified a strategic partnership in AtmosAir Solutions (AtmosAir™) to bring its customers the most sophist…
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The Virginia Clean Economy Act was passed in April of 2020 and created the Commonwealth’s first Clean Energy Standard, p…
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The Illinois Power Agency Act, enacted August 2007, requires large investor-owned electric utilities (EUs) and alternati…
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Pennsylvania Act 213 The Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act of 2004 (AEPS) was enacted to provide economic devel…
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OVERLAND PARK, KS (June 19, 2020) The decision to double down on addressing the issue of IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) has pr…
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Significant benchmarks of successful strategic partnerships include both wider and expedited penetration into the market…
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Massachusetts established a Renewable Portfolio Standard (“RPS”) goal in 1997. The current goal states that 35% of elect…
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BioStar’s, Allen Philo presents his 2019 SuperSix™ Liquid Organic Fertilizer Field Trials. Fill out the form to do…
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New Jersey has an aggressive Renewable Portfolio Standard goal which states 4.1% of electricity sales must be from quali…
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Washington D.C. announced a 100% Renewable Portfolio Standard goal by 2032, 10% of which must be solar. Download this re…
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BioStar is a clean energy company playing a leading roll in ensuring a lower carbon future. Download this resource to le…
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Although everyday seemingly feels like Groundhog Day amid the COVID-19 pandemic, April 22nd is a particularly special da…
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In a short matter of time, workplaces spanning the globe have emptied out amidst the rising tide of COVID-19, and life a…
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In recent years, there has been a noticeable trend of people relocating to cities and towns that offer a high quality of…
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Although the solar market and PV technology is still relatively new and continues to evolve, U.S. solar installations ha…
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Biostar Organics, part of BioStar Renewables, announced today the commissioning of its first OMRI Listed, SuperSix™ orga…
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PORTLAND, Ore. (March 12, 2019) — Charter School Capital, the first national financial services provider who exclusivel…
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If we want our built environment to be truly sustainable, we need to consider the 3 P’s of Sustainability – people, the…
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BioStar Renewables and Forum Equity Partners Announce $15 Million Development Capital Financing Commitment for Solar Pow…
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BioStar Renewables was the installing contractor and energy auditor. Download the PDF featuring our Amerex partnership….
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A leader in commercial real estate service and innovation, Block & Company Inc. has established an initiative to sav…
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BioStar was recognized as one of Kansas City’s best small businesses and a winner of the 2017 25 Under 25® Awards. Hoste…
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MC Realty, Tutera Group and U.S. Toy were recently honored with awards presented by the Department of Energy’s Better Bu…
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(Kansas City, MO and Los Angeles, CA) – Oct. 26, 2016 – Today, MC Realty announced its a recipient of two 2016 Lighting…
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David Smart has achieved shareholder status at BioStar Lighting, thanks to his success as Vice President of Sales. David…
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The Piper is a unique luxury assisted living facility that utilizes an innovative design philosophy which provides a “ho…
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Tutera Group and U.S. Toy were recently honored with Interior Lighting Campaign awards presented by the Department of En…
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“The team at BioStar was extremely professional and provided excellent customer service. They provided a complete lighti…
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MC Realty has been a leader in commercial building energy efficiency, especially in downtown Kansas City. A regular atte…
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When Grace Church began the expansion of their building, they knew they wanted their new facilities to have a modern and…
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The LED upgrade of outdated lights produces better security and a stylish modern look while eliminating maintenance head…
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It might be the best and brightest decision you make. Imagine upgrading your stores, giving them a fresh look and saving…
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Many business owners know the benefits of LED lighting and energy efficiency upgrades, but don’t want to disrupt their b…
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BioStar Lighting is excited to introduce EnergyShare, a program designed to make professional LED lighting upgrades easy…
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BioStar has entered the Quick Service Restaurant market with a bang. Within the first months of entering the QSR Market,…
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BioStar Lighting Joins as Financial Ally to the Better Buildings Challenge BioStar Lighting is expanding its network of…
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Energy efficiency upgrades pay off in the long-term, and often in the short-term too.By Greg Merritt of CREE Lighting Wh…
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Once again, Hallmark is leading the way in adopting cutting-edge technology, with extremely positive results. At the tu…
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There have been numerous articles recently regarding wind and solar energy being priced competitively or cheaper than na…
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BioStar Lighting has been working with Basis Schools (www.basisschools.org) for the past three years, installing energy…
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