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GreenSpark Installs Third Rooftop Solar Array and EV Chargers for Town of Irondequoit
The Town of Irondequoit has reached another milestone in its clean energy journey with GreenSpark Solar — an 88.06 kWDC rooftop solar array installed atop the Town’s market shed, a renovated greenspace that hosts the community’s winter farmers’ markets and other events throughout the year. The latest projects also include the installation of new EV charging stations at Town Hall, supporting the Town’s broader transition to sustainable energy use.
These upgrades were made possible through $135,000 in grant funding earned via NYSERDA’s Clean Energy Communities Program, following Irondequoit’s recent 1-star and 2-star designations and re-certification as a Bronze Climate Smart Community.
The Town also leveraged NYSERDA’s Commercial Solar Incentive ($0.25/watt) and expects to qualify for the federal Direct Pay Investment Tax Credit, further increasing project savings.
The market shed array is the largest of three commercial solar installations that GreenSpark has completed with the Town of Irondequoit to date, joining systems at the Public Safety Building (55.8 kW) and the Department of Public Works (74.4 kW), both installed in 2019.
Together, the three arrays are projected to save the Town more than $20,000 annually, totaling over $500,000 in lifetime savings while reducing long-term operational costs and supporting Irondequoit’s sustainability goals.
In Irondequoit we plan for the future. Supporting clean, reliable energy is a practical step that lowers costs, protects the environment, and strengthens our community for generations to come. It's a smart path forward for Irondequoit.
When we spoke with Erin Magee, Commissioner of Public Works for the Town of Irondequoit, she emphasized the importance of municipal leadership in the clean energy transition.
“It’s our responsibility to show residents how easy and approachable it is to go solar. It’s not just something the Town can do — anyone can do it.”
Beyond the financial and environmental benefits, the Town’s ongoing work demonstrates how local governments can use clean energy projects as tools for education, inspiration, and community resilience.
Learn more about the benefits of municipal solar, or get in touch to discuss your clean energy project with our team.
