This month, RG&E, NYSEG and The Department of Public Service proposed rate hikes that will heavily affect customers. The proposed three-year plan will include a double-digit rate increase for gas and electricity in RG&E and NYSEG regions.

Solar is now powering our local area's schools, libraries, community centers, office buildings, municipalities, and more. New York State recognizes the importance of renewable energy and recently passed the 2023-2024 budget, which included significant climate provisions.

The NYS 2023-2024 budget recently passed with some climate provisions! A major one is the All-electric Buildings Act.

As more homeowners and businesses evaluate going solar in light of Governor Hochul’s ambitious NYS climate goals, only some have the opportunity to install panels on their property. How can we collectively meet these goals when not all corporations or property owners have the infrastructure to switch to solar? This is where solar land hosting plays an important role to help benefit our communities.

Solar incentives related to affordable housing are incredible right now! The recent Inflation Reduction Act (also called the Climate Bill) includes significant funding that offers financial incentives to switch to solar power.

GreenSpark Solar has been selected as a Top Workplace by Democrat & Chronicle for 2023 once again! In its 10th year of hosting the Top Workplace awards, the Democrat & Chronicle received a record number of nominations for consideration that changed the business sizes for each category. GreenSpark Solar was nominated within the small business category, which received triple the number of nominations compared to past years.

GreenSpark Solar has been selected as a Top Workplace by Democrat & Chronicle for 2023 once again! In its 10th year of hosting the Top Workplace awards, the Democrat & Chronicle received a record number of nominations for consideration that changed the business sizes for each category. GreenSpark Solar was nominated within the small business category, which received triple the number of nominations compared to past years.

GreenSpark’s new solar-specific financing partnership offers loans for businesses of all sizes, including small to medium-sized companies. What does this really mean? More local companies can now access solar energy and utilize the many benefits, with $0 capital investment.

Significant funding for REAP was included in the recent Inflation Reduction Act, or climate bill,, and offers agricultural producers and rural small businesses financial incentives to make the switch to solar power. Solar energy can protect farms and businesses against unpredictable rate hikes, offering stability and cost savings all while taking an important step toward energy independence and resiliency. According to the American Psychological Association, “taking time off helps the majority of US workers recover from stress and experience positive effects that improve their well-being and job performance.”