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A Home Buyer’s Guide to Green Homes

The Environmental Blog

Wind Turbines . The benefits of wind power are nearly the same as those from solar panels—mainly reduced energy costs and energy independence. However, it is important to understand that wind turbines on a residential property may require more annual maintenance than a solar panel.

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AeroFarms is trying to cultivate the future of vertical farming

Business Green

AeroFarms was founded in 2004, and its products are sold in 200 grocery stores across the Northeast including Whole Foods. But simply hooking up a vertical farm to solar or wind power won't solve the problem. There's the pollution side. It operates one vertical farm in New Jersey, with more on the way.