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• Based in Boulder, Colorado, Namaste Solar Electric is the leading solar electric company in the state. Completely owned by its employees, Namaste's primary business consists of installing solar panels on houses and commercial buildings.

  On February 17, 2009, Namaste president and co-founder Blake Jones joined President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden on a tour of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.Official Site: Namaste Solar Electric Examiner.com: Solar CEO to join president in Denver (February 17, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Namaste is a Sanskrit greeting that implies respect and celebrates the interdependence of all living thingsOfficial Site: Namaste Solar Electric
  2. Founded in early 2005Entrepreneur.com: A slice of the sun: Namaste Solar Electric... (September 2007)
  3. Founders: Blake Jones, Wes Kennedy and Ray TuomeyEntrepreneur.com: A slice of the sun: Namaste Solar Electric... (September 2007)
  4. 100% employee owned
  5. Number of employees: Over 45, as of February 2009Examiner.com: Solar CEO to join president in Denver (February 17, 2009)
  6. All employees receive the same salary, regardless of their job descriptionCNN: Unique business aims to spread solar power (July 17, 2008)
  7. All major company decisions are made by consensus of employeesCNN: Unique business aims to spread solar power (July 17, 2008)
  8. Received the 2007 Sparks Award from the Boulder Chamber of CommerceNamaste Solar: About
  9. Received the 2006 EcoCycle Outstanding Recycling Program Award for small businessesNamaste Solar: About
  10. Company has grown over 100% each year since it was foundedCNN: Unique business aims to spread solar power (July 17, 2008)
  11. Donate at least 1% of revenues each year to non-profit organizationsNamaste Solar: About

• Practicing What They Preach

  Namaste Solar Electric and its employees are dedicated to the "betterment of the planet by bringing clean, reliable and affordable renewable energy technologies...and set a positive example for our community, both locally and globally." The company headquarter building is completely solar powered and is furnished with recycled materials. Company employees use energy-efficient means of transportation to commute to work and the waste they produce is recycled or composted whenever possible.Namaste Solar: About

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