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On this episode of RENEWables, David talks with Scott Burns, VP of Environmental Commodities at Powerledger, to discuss…
Learn More Hallmark Breaks Ground on Solar Farm in LawrenceNews Article
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (May 6, 2024) – Hallmark and BioStar Renewables broke ground Wednesday, May 1, on a new three-acre sola…
Learn More RENEWables #67: Exploring Sustainability and the Energy Transition with Nick RohlederPodcast
On this episode of RENEWables, David delves into an enlightening conversation with Nick Rohleder, co-founder of Climate…
Learn More RENEWables #66: The Future of Green Spending with Anjali MahadeviaPodcast
On this week’s episode of RENEWables, we sat down with Anjali Mahadevia, Head of Business Development for Future, the pa…
Learn More RENEWables #65: The Future of Green Energy with Jack DoueckPodcast
In this episode of RENEWables, we delve into the future of green energy with Jack Doueck, Co-Founder of Advanced Energy…
Learn More RENEWables #64: Powering Conversations: Nuclear Energy, Renewables, and Project ManagementPodcast
In this enlightening podcast episode, David chats with Milton Stark, a distinguished authority in nuclear and renewable…
Learn More RENEWables #63: Energizing Business: A Journey Through Energy Consulting & Deregulation with David WiersPodcast
In this episode, David Wiers, the President of Satori Energy, embarks on an exploration of the dynamic energy consulting…
Learn More RENEWables #62: Tracing Transparency: Fashion, Policy, and SustainabilityPodcast Learn More RENEWables #61: The Power of Sustainability Meets the Magic of Heartfelt Connections at Hallmark
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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…
Learn More RENEWables #59: Empowering Social Impact Organizations to Catalyze Real World ChangePodcast
Today, our social feeds are flooded with so much information, it has become increasingly challenging to cut through all…
Learn More RENEWables #58: Propane: Multifaceted Environmental Benefits of a Low-Carbon Fuel AlternativePodcast
New Podcast Episode Alert! Join us for an energetic conversation with propane industry trailblazer, Tucker Perkins, Pre…
Learn More RENEWables #57: Decarbonizing Industries: Mars Materials’ Mission to Reverse the Carbon FootprintPodcast
Join this episode of RENEWables and meet the Co-founder and CEO at Mars Materials, Aaron Fitzgerald. Aaron, a natural bo…
Learn More BioStar Renewables and Castillo Engineering Partner on 15 MW Solar Project in KansasNews Article
Partnership enables renewable diesel plant to power its operations with on-site solar energy. Castillo Engineering provi…
Learn More RENEWables #56: From Field to Fork to Field – A Plant-Based, Zero-Waste Composting SystemPodcast
The food industry generates a substantial portion of not only food waste, but also packaging waste. In the United States…
Learn More RENEWables #55: Innovative Technology for Enabling Highly Efficient Carbon CapturePodcast
As most of us already know, CO2 is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming and climate change. The productio…
Learn More RENEWables #54: A New Hydroponic Farming System Controlled by a Smartphone AppPodcast
Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil, using nutrient-rich water as the growing medium instead. These c…
Learn More RENEWables #53: Creating Pathways Out of Poverty & Advancing a Green EconomyPodcast
According to a report by the Urban Institute, about one-third of Americans have a credit score below 620, which is consi…
Learn More RENEWables #52: Reusing Solar Panels for the Communities, Organizations & Individuals That Need Them the MostPodcast
As the world’s utilization of renewable energy increases, so does the waste that is created by manufacturing the materia…
Learn More RENEWables #51: Heartland Industries – Hemp, Standardizing Sustainable Materials & Other TechnologiesPodcast
Heartland Industries is a material science company that engineers hemp fibers to replace and augment traditional materia…
Learn More RENEWables #50: Kanbe’s Markets is Giving Access, Delivering Food Justice & Eliminating Food InsecurityPodcast
Across the U.S., 15% of households are food insecure, meaning they don’t have reliable access to affordable, nutritious…
Learn More RENEWables #49: Carbon Credits for Farmers & AgroforestryPodcast
Scientists have long suspected a link between industrialization and climate change, but serious study of the issue did n…
Learn More Solar Case Study – Pennsauken School DistrictCase Study
Solar Case Study | Pennsauken School District BioStar’s development team, acquired, built, and stabilized the district’s…
Learn More RENEWables #48: Tracking Your Favorite Brand’s Supply Chain SustainabilityPodcast
Survey shows that consumer expectations for the fashion industry to treat workers fairly rank as high as expectations fo…
Learn More RENEWables #47: 2022 SuperSix Field Trials Farm Tour!Podcast
Your host, David Smart, and BioStar’s Chief Agronomist, Allen Philo hit the road to meet and greet farmers in the midst…
Learn More RENEWables #46: Bell Solar & Electrical – Empowering Women in the Solar IndustryPodcast
Alexia Cooper has had a life-long dream of becoming the first woman anything and in 2021 when she was recognized in Forb…
Learn More RAE Lead Team Wins $80mm Grant to Develop New Climate-Smart Agriculture Value ChainNews Article
September 14, 2022 Partnership Led by Roeslein Alternative Energy Wins $80 Million Grant to Develop New Climate-Smart A…
Learn More RENEWables #45: Grasping Electricity Markets, Price Increases & Impacts of CryptoPodcast
Did you know electric power is the largest operating cost for cryptocurrency miners? Therefore, miners with the lowest p…
Learn More RENEWables #44: Burns & McDonnell – All Things HydrogenPodcast
Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the world and can be used to store, move, and deliver energy produced from othe…
Learn More RENEWables #43: EcoEnclose—The One-Stop-Shop for Eco-friendly Shipping SolutionsPodcast
The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that plastic and other packaging waste makes up around 30% of total U.S. w…
Learn More RENEWables #42: KC Can Compost: Powering the People & Preserving the PlanetPodcast
Two of the biggest obstacles that make community-wide composting accessible and easy are a lack of infrastructure and la…
Learn More RENEWables #41 – Breaking Barriers in Hydrogen Storage TechnologyPodcast
As the buzz around the hydrogen energy market continues, one company is breaking barriers in hydrogen storage technology…
Learn More RENEWables #40: The Zero Waste Chef’s Tips & Tricks for “Breaking Up with Plastic” this Plastic-Free July.Podcast
We are kicking off Plastic Free July with a very timely episode of RENEWables dedicated to tips and tricks for “breaking…
Learn More RENEWables #39: The Fat Plant Society – Bringing Nature Into the Workplace through Biophilic DesignPodcast
You have probably seen moss growing on rocks or trees in your backyard, but have you ever seen it covering the interior…
Learn More RENEWables #38: Wilbur-Ellis – Overcoming Challenges in Organic FarmingPodcast
With inflation on the rise, the price of fertilizers is up a staggering 260% post-pandemic, causing farmers to cut back…
Learn More RENEWables #37: Carbon Collective – Investment Opportunities Aimed At Solving Climate ChangePodcast
As the climate crisis continues, more and more companies are jumping on the sustainability bandwagon and finding innovat…
Learn More Groundbreaking Ceremony Planned for Renewable Energy Project in Norman, OKNews Article
April 14, 2022 City of Norman teams with BioStar Renewables for two initiatives A traditional groundbreaking ceremony to…
Learn More RENEWables #36: AirCarbon® – A Potential Plastic Replacement Derived From MicroorganismsPodcast
Several years ago, while researching oil spills in the ocean, scientists discovered something truly amazing-Microorganis…
Learn More RENEWables E35: Driscoll’s and the Berry Exciting Future of Organic AgriculturePodcast
Organic agriculture has grown from a cultural movement to a multi-billion dollar industry within the span of a few decad…
Learn More RENEWables #34: Advanced Solutions to Industrial Water UsePodcast
Every industry consumes water. The process from sourcing to disposal often leads to unsustainable and polluting practice…
Learn More RENEWables #33: Sustainable Mechanization for a Modern Texas VineyardPodcast
There is a lot of work that goes into establishing a vineyard, from raising capital down to harvesting the last bunch. T…
Learn More RENEWables #32: Solar PV and the Future Energy LandscapePodcast
Solar PV cells, industrial battery storage, investment tax credits, megawatts… Industry terminology can be intimidatin…
Learn More RENEWables #31: Syngas Offers a Solution to Landfill OverflowPodcast
The world has a waste problem. Landfills around the planet are reaching capacity, and in many countries those barriers h…
Learn More RENEWables Podcast Episodes 29 & 30: Results of BioStar’s 2020 SuperSix™ Organic Liquid Fertilizer Field TrialsPodcast
Soil health is foundational to successful crop yields and a systematic approach considers the importance of all details….
Learn More RENEWables Podcast Episode 28: How Financial Transparency Can Help Sustainability-Focused InvestorsPodcast
A new generation of both institutional and retail investors are increasingly incorporating sustainability into their inv…
Learn More RENEWables Podcast Episode 27: Tips for Maximizing Your Business’ Growth Post-PandemicPodcast
One of the biggest challenges the post-pandemic business world will face is navigating a shaken labor market. What are t…
Learn More 2020 SuperSix™ Organic Liquid Fertilizer Field Trial ResultsDatasheet
SuperSix Organic Liquid Fertilizer Field Trials during the 2020 growing season were conducted on corn, rice, spinach, sp…
Learn More Indoor Air QualityVideo
BioStar and Indoor Air Quality BioStar’s focus on indoor air quality has never been more important than right now. The o…
Learn More SuperSix™ Crop Technical SheetDatasheet
The first true 100% plant available OMRI Listed organic liquid nitrogen fertilizer. SuperSix™ is a translucent, n…
Learn More Gladstone Solar Rooftop Drone FootageVideo
BioStar built two separate solar PV plants for the City of Gladstone, the larger system residing at the City Community C…
Learn More Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve (SMER) Drone FootageVideo
The City of Temecula approved a Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with BioStar Renewables, enabling the city to purch…
Learn More Waste-To-Energy Case Study – Organic Energy SolutionsCase Study
Using anaerobic digestion and BioStar’s patented nutrient recovery technology, BioStar is helping Californians reduce th…
Learn More Majestic Crossing Dairy How It Works VideoVideo
BioStar has extensive experience in handling and processing dairy manure. Dairy waste is difficult to process compared t…
Learn More Solar PV Case Study – Hawaii & New Jersey PortfolioCase Study
BioStar acquired the distressed, 35-site portfolio in 2018, and began improving a litany of issues within the public sch…
Learn More Solar PV Case Study – Santa Margarita Ecological ReserveCase Study
BioStar partnered with the Cities of Temecula and Lake Elisnore to develop the SMER solar Plant – serving renewable powe…
Learn More SuperSix™ Crop Technical Sheet – RiceCrop Technical Sheet
The ideal fertilizer for rice production, whether organic or conventional, is an ammonium based fast-acting nitrogen fer…
Learn More SuperSix™ Crop Technical Sheet – TomatoCrop Technical Sheet
We recommend using SuperSix™ for 25 – 50% of fertilizer needs per crop. Applying liquid fertilizers through a dri…
Learn More SuperSix™ Crop Technical Sheet – LettuceCrop 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…
Learn More Du Bois Integrity Academy Upgrades – Indoor Air QualityCase Study
Du Bois Integrity Academy has leveraged a partnership between BioStar Renewables and Charter School Energy to enhance an…
Learn More Episode 26: The Farm Babe – Advocating for AgPodcast
On this episode of RENEWables we meet social media influencer and agriculture industry champion, Michelle Miller of The…
Learn More Episode 25: How Natural Refrigerants Can Drastically Reduce the #1 GHGPodcast
NASRC Aims to Drastically Reduce GHGs with Natural Refrigerants Did you know, commonly used HFC refrigerants are super c…
Learn More Episode 24: A Big Legislative Win for the BioeconomyPodcast
New Legislation Secures Federal Funding for the Renewables Industry RENEWables welcomes back Mark Riedy of Kilpatrick To…
Learn More Episode 23: NFI Industries Strives to be Green Inside & OutPodcast
As one of the largest Third-Party Logistics (3PL) companies in the country, NFI Industries values the use of clean techn…
Learn More Episode 22: Helping C&I Customers Increase Sustainability & Reduce Grid ReliancePodcast
In this episode of RENEWables, we talk shop with Sean Andrews, CPO and Head of Sustainability at E-Volve Energy, and lea…
Learn More Episode 21: Mandating Texas Weatherization Helps Solve Future Grid FailuresPodcast
Extreme Texas Cold Causes Grid Failure – What Happened? Who is Responsible? How do we fix it? In this RENEWables episode…
Learn More BioStar Turns Organic Waste Into Energy, Clean Water & Organic FertilizerNews Article
Overland Park, KS, February 12 – BioStar Renewables (BioStar), a leading renewable energy services company, announced t…
Learn More Episode 20: Soil Health, Nitrogen & BioStar’s SuperSix™ Organic Liquid FertilizerPodcast
On this episode of RENEWables, we conclude our four-part series with a science lesson from Dr. Jerry Hatfield, an agricu…
Learn More Episode 19: Turning Effluent Waste Into SuperSix™ Organic Liquid FertilizerPodcast
This RENEWables episode dives deep into the weeds of organic farming and how the continued spike of the organic industry…
Learn More Episode 18: Renewable Natural Gas Provides A New Solution To LandfillsPodcast
We continue the RENEWables series, “An Insider’s Look at America’s Evolving Waste Economy,” with BioStar’s Peter Goehaus…
Learn More Episode 17: Organic Farming & BioStar’s SuperSix™ Organic Liquid FertilizerPodcast
This RENEWables episode kicks off the first of a 4- part series look at BioStar’s Organics business – a success story th…
Learn More Episode 16: VETAL Won’t Leave Your Energy Questions UnansweredPodcast
The More Questions The Better! For authentic conversationalists, there’s always a great opportunity to ‘give and get’. S…
Learn More Episode 15: Advancing Critical Human InfrastructurePodcast
On this episode of RENEWables, Black & Veatch’s Brian Sifton explains how the 105-year-old engineering and construct…
Learn More Episode 14: Understanding Deregulated PowerPodcast
This episode of RENEWables, Eli Sachs, of Freepoint Energy Solutions, explains the fundamentals of the deregulated marke…
Learn More Episode 13: Understanding the Future of the BioeconomyPodcast
This episode of RENEWables features tenured attorney and partner, Mark Riedy of Kilpatrick Townsend. With an impressive…
Learn More Episode 12: BioStar Talks to Sustainable BrandsPodcast
As a leading international organization, Sustainable Brands partners with brands to drive corporate innovation AND creat…
Learn More Episode 11: Evolving With Today’s Energy MarketPodcast
In Episode 11 of RENEWables, Chuck Hurchalla, CEO of Evolution Energy Partners, shares how his lifetime of experience in…
Learn More Episode 10: It’s A Whole New Grid Out There!Podcast
With increased focus on renewable energy, climate change and the Grid, there’s more data than ever to measure the market…
Learn More Episode 9: River-Borne Commerce Enhances Sustainable CitiesPodcast
Kansas City is doing some impressive things with transit-oriented development, responsible land use and smart-city growt…
Learn More Episode 8: How Technology is Changing the Energy MarketPodcast
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…
Learn More Episode 7: Sustainability and the Automotive IndustryPodcast
In this RENEWables episode, Bobby Sight shares how Ford continues to develop sustainable technologies to achieve their R…
Learn More Episode 6: Microgrids Bring the PowerPodcast
In this power-packed episode of RENEWables, Duncan Campbell, VP of Project Analysis at Scale Microgrid Solutions, gives…
Learn More Episode 5: Sustainable Stories From WithinPodcast
In Episode 5 of RENEWables, we spotlight a BioStar employee who’s sustainability roots run deep, both personally and pro…
Learn More Episode 4: ABC’s of the Energy MarketPodcast
The renewable energy market is complex and constantly changing, which is why industry experts, like Andrew Barth of CSD…
Learn More Episode 3: BioStar Talks with Freedom Solar About Solar TodayPodcast
For many states around the country Solar utility (both residential and commercial) has been on the rise, especially in T…
Learn More Episode 2: Jeff Fromm and The Purpose AdvantagePodcast
There’s no doubt, discerning consumers are changing the way companies think and act, especially when sustainability prac…
Learn More Episode 1: AtmosAir and Air QualityPodcast
BioStar has identified a strategic partnership in AtmosAir Solutions (AtmosAir™) to bring its customers the most sophist…
Learn More Market Insights: VirginiaDownloadable PDF
Market Insights
The Virginia Clean Economy Act was passed in April of 2020 and created the Commonwealth’s first Clean Energy Standard, p…
Learn More Market Insights: IllinoisDownloadable PDF
Market Insights
The Illinois Power Agency Act, enacted August 2007, requires large investor-owned electric utilities (EUs) and alternati…
Learn More Market Insights: PennsylvaniaDownloadable PDF
Market Insights
Pennsylvania Act 213 The Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act of 2004 (AEPS) was enacted to provide economic devel…
Learn More BioStar Tackles Indoor Air Quality Head OnNews Article
OVERLAND PARK, KS (June 19, 2020) The decision to double down on addressing the issue of IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) has pr…
Learn More AtmosAir™ U.S. Bank Stadium FeatureDownloadable PDF
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Significant benchmarks of successful strategic partnerships include both wider and expedited penetration into the market…
Learn More Market Insights: MassachusettsDownloadable PDF
Market Insights
Massachusetts established a Renewable Portfolio Standard (“RPS”) goal in 1997. The current goal states that 35% of elect…
Learn More 2019 SuperSix™ Organic Liquid Fertilizer Field Trial ResultsDatasheet
BioStar’s, Allen Philo presents his 2019 SuperSix™ Liquid Organic Fertilizer Field Trials. Fill out the form to do…
Learn More Market Insights: New JerseyDownloadable PDF
Market Insights
New Jersey has an aggressive Renewable Portfolio Standard goal which states 4.1% of electricity sales must be from quali…
Learn More Market Insight: Washington, D.C.Downloadable PDF
Market Insights
Washington D.C. announced a 100% Renewable Portfolio Standard goal by 2032, 10% of which must be solar. Download this re…
Learn More Energy As-A-ServiceDownloadable PDF
Datasheet
BioStar is a clean energy company playing a leading roll in ensuring a lower carbon future. Download this resource to le…
Learn More Happy Earth DayNews Article
Although everyday seemingly feels like Groundhog Day amid the COVID-19 pandemic, April 22nd is a particularly special da…
Learn More COVID-19 Impacts BioStar & the Renewables IndustryNews Article
In a short matter of time, workplaces spanning the globe have emptied out amidst the rising tide of COVID-19, and life a…
Learn More Enhancing Sustainable CitiesNews Article
In recent years, there has been a noticeable trend of people relocating to cities and towns that offer a high quality of…
Learn More Stranded Solar Assets RepoweredNews Article
Although the solar market and PV technology is still relatively new and continues to evolve, U.S. solar installations ha…
Learn More BioStar Organics Opens New Fertilizer PlantNews Article
Biostar Organics, part of BioStar Renewables, announced today the commissioning of its first OMRI Listed, SuperSix™ orga…
Learn More Charter School Capital & BioStar Launch Charter School EnergyNews Article
PORTLAND, Ore. (March 12, 2019) — Charter School Capital, the first national financial services provider who exclusivel…
Learn More Healthy Design: The WELL Building StandardNews Article
If we want our built environment to be truly sustainable, we need to consider the 3 P’s of Sustainability – people, the…
Learn More BioStar & Forum Equity PartnershipNews Article
BioStar Renewables and Forum Equity Partners Announce $15 Million Development Capital Financing Commitment for Solar Pow…
Learn More BioStar & Amerex PartnershipNews Article
BioStar Renewables was the installing contractor and energy auditor. Download the PDF featuring our Amerex partnership….
Learn More Block & Company Realtors Cut Energy Use Across PortfolioNews Article
A leader in commercial real estate service and innovation, Block & Company Inc. has established an initiative to sav…
Learn More BioStar Wins 25 Under 25® AwardNews Article
BioStar was recognized as one of Kansas City’s best small businesses and a winner of the 2017 25 Under 25® Awards. Hoste…
Learn More BioStar Projects Honored by DOE’s Better Building ChallengeNews Article
MC Realty, Tutera Group and U.S. Toy were recently honored with awards presented by the Department of Energy’s Better Bu…
Learn More BioStar Projects Honored by US Green Building Council & DOENews Article
(Kansas City, MO and Los Angeles, CA) – Oct. 26, 2016 – Today, MC Realty announced its a recipient of two 2016 Lighting…
Learn More David Smart Makes Partner at BioStarNews Article
David Smart has achieved shareholder status at BioStar Lighting, thanks to his success as Vice President of Sales. David…
Learn More LED Lighting Contributes to Quality Senior Assisted LivingNews Article
The Piper is a unique luxury assisted living facility that utilizes an innovative design philosophy which provides a “ho…
Learn More BioStar Earns Dept of Energy AwardsNews Article
Tutera Group and U.S. Toy were recently honored with Interior Lighting Campaign awards presented by the Department of En…
Learn More BioStar & Holiday Inn PartnershipNews Article
“The team at BioStar was extremely professional and provided excellent customer service. They provided a complete lighti…
Learn More MC Realty Leads the Way in Energy EfficiencyNews Article
MC Realty has been a leader in commercial building energy efficiency, especially in downtown Kansas City. A regular atte…
Learn More LED Lighting Design at Grace ChurchNews Article
When Grace Church began the expansion of their building, they knew they wanted their new facilities to have a modern and…
Learn More Better Light, Lower Costs: The Landing Mall Retail LED Lighting Case StudyNews Article
The LED upgrade of outdated lights produces better security and a stylish modern look while eliminating maintenance head…
Learn More Now is the Time for LEDNews Article
It might be the best and brightest decision you make. Imagine upgrading your stores, giving them a fresh look and saving…
Learn More Time Lapse Video: Upgrade to LED Lights in a Minute Per Light with LED Troffer Retrofit LightsNews Article
Many business owners know the benefits of LED lighting and energy efficiency upgrades, but don’t want to disrupt their b…
Learn More BioStar’s EnergyShare Program Maximizes Financial Returns with LED Light FinancingNews Article
BioStar Lighting is excited to introduce EnergyShare, a program designed to make professional LED lighting upgrades easy…
Learn More BioStar Enters the Quick Service Restaurant MarketNews Article
BioStar has entered the Quick Service Restaurant market with a bang. Within the first months of entering the QSR Market,…
Learn More BioStar Partners with the U.S. Department of EnergyNews Article
BioStar Lighting Joins as Financial Ally to the Better Buildings Challenge BioStar Lighting is expanding its network of…
Learn More The Cost of Waiting for Energy Efficiency UpgradesNews Article
Energy efficiency upgrades pay off in the long-term, and often in the short-term too.By Greg Merritt of CREE Lighting Wh…
Learn More Hallmark LED Lighting Renovation at Crown Center Surpasses ExpectationsNews Article
Once again, Hallmark is leading the way in adopting cutting-edge technology, with extremely positive results. At the tu…
Learn More KC Business Journal Guest Column: The New Reality for Renewable EnergyNews Article
There have been numerous articles recently regarding wind and solar energy being priced competitively or cheaper than na…
Learn More Energy Efficient Lighting in BASIS SchoolsNews Article
BioStar Lighting has been working with Basis Schools (www.basisschools.org) for the past three years, installing energy…
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