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GreenSpark Solar earns Top Workplace recognition for the seventh year, ranking 6th in the midsized category.
ROCHESTER, NY – APRIL 3, 2025 | GreenSpark Solar has been named a 2025 Rochester Top Workplace by the Democrat & Chronicle for the seventh time and sixth consecutive year. Out of 2,700 businesses surveyed across the Rochester area, GreenSpark ranked 6th in the midsized category. We were also honored with the “Values Award,” a recognition that holds special meaning for our team. As a B Corp, we prioritize people and the planet in every business decision we make.
But what makes this recognition truly meaningful? It’s not just the title—it’s that this award is based entirely on feedback from our employees.
What makes a company one of Rochester's Top Workplaces?
The Top Workplaces Award is a national program run by Energage. This award is unique because it’s entirely based on employee feedback. Through a confidential survey, team members rate their experience across key areas like leadership, communication, purpose, alignment, and engagement. The result? A data-driven snapshot of a company’s culture—as seen by the people who live it firsthand.
To earn this recognition, companies must go beyond surface-level employee satisfaction and demonstrate a deep, consistent commitment to building a people-first culture—one that prioritizes trust, connection, and shared purpose.
Only a small percentage of organizations in each region earn a spot on the list, so being named a Top Workplace is more than an accolade—it’s a powerful affirmation that a company’s values are not just talk, but lived every day.
Why is GreenSpark a seven-time Top Workplace?
At GreenSpark, we know that when our people thrive, our impact grows. That’s why we’ve built a workplace grounded in five core values —Believe in People, Keep it Real, Find Joy, Be a Leader, and Work Together — and why we strive to live those values in everything we do.
Here’s what sets GreenSpark apart:
- A Mission with Purpose: We’re not just a solar company — we’re climate advocates, changemakers, and community builders. Our team is passionate about creating a better future through renewable energy, and we bring that passion to every project.
- Supportive Culture: From flexible paid time off and hybrid work schedules to a dog-friendly office and a company-wide Wellness Week shutdown, we put employee well-being first.
- Growth & Opportunity: Whether it’s through cross-functional learning, career advancement, or leadership development, we believe in investing in our people.
- Commitment to Inclusion: We actively work to create a welcoming, equitable environment where every team member can bring their full self to work.
- Giving Back: As a Certified B Corp, we measure success not just by profit — but by our positive impact on people and the planet.
Seven Years Strong — and Just Getting Started
Being named a Top Workplace seven times is more than just a badge of honor—it’s a reflection of the culture GreenSpark has built together. It solidifies that our people feel connected, supported, and proud of the work they do every day. It reinforces our belief that putting people first isn’t just good business—it’s the right thing to do.
At GreenSpark, we know our success starts with our team. That’s why we’re committed to creating a workplace where values guide our actions, growth is nurtured, and purpose fuels everything we do.
Our CEO, Kevin Schulte said it best,
“We like to think of business differently at GreenSpark. As a B Corp and a certified benefit corporation, we are dedicated to using our business as a force for positive change in the Rochester region. That means committing to our employees and to our community. That means fulfilling our mission to combat climate change in the region. See, we think our business's job is to make Rochester a better place. We think that starts with serving the people that work in the building and our job sites.”
To our entire GreenSpark team, thank you for making this possible year after year.
Want to be part of a mission-driven solar company in Rochester, NY? Check out our careers page for opportunities, or connect with us to learn more about how GreenSpark is shaping the future of renewable energy in Central and Western New York.
About GreenSpark Solar: GreenSpark Solar, founded in 2002, believes that locally generated clean energy is a cost-effective, market-based solution to combat climate change and an important strategy to strengthen our local community. As a Certified B Corp and member-owner of the Amicus Solar Cooperative, GreenSpark has provided local, cost-effective, clean energy options throughout New York State for over two decades. GreenSpark is a top employer in the region, as a seven-time Rochester Top Workplace and an industry leader as an NYSERDA Gold Quality Installer and Top Solar Contractor by Solar Power World.
