Landfill in Fort Edwards, New York, Turned Into Community Solar Site

GreenSpark partnered with Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure (KSI) and AC Power to provide the engineering, procurement, and construction for this 6.9 MW solar array located on an old landfill in Fort Edwards, NY. This community solar project will provide clean energy to more than 800 local households and provide the following environmental impact each year:

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Solar for Business Growth: Powering Pourware Inked (formerly Mastercraft Decorators) Expansion

Mastercraft Decorators, a leading manufacturer in Rochester, NY, turned to solar power to fuel their expansion into a larger facility in 2024. By partnering with GreenSpark Solar to install a 441 kW rooftop array, they cut energy costs dramatically. Leveraging state and federal incentives, Mastercraft's solar project had a net cost of zero, empowering their growth while contributing to the community's clean energy goals. Learn more about their story.

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GreenSpark Helps Power Affordable Housing Project with Clean Energy

GreenSpark Solar is proud to announce its support of Home Leasing in its transformative affordable housing project in the City of Rochester. This initiative, led by Home Leasing, will convert 130,000 sq. ft. of unused space from the historic Hickey Freeman building at ​​1155 N. Clinton Ave. into a vibrant mixed-use, mixed-income community.

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Powering Wireless Communications with Solar Energy in Rochester

GreenSpark Solar and Redaptive are transforming Rochester's telecommunications sector by installing a 401kW roof-mounted solar array on a call center. This initiative will significantly cut costs and greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with New York State's ambitious climate goals. Scheduled to be operational by July 2024, this project underscores the powerful synergy of solar energy and telecommunications, driving both economic and environmental benefits.

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How Renewable Energy Can Reshape New York Manufacturing Business

Uncover the transformative impact of renewable energy systems on manufacturing businesses in New York. Learn about the benefits of solar power and other clean energy sources, along with policy incentives and practical steps for manufacturers to reduce costs and enhance sustainability. Find out how adopting renewable energy can make your business more competitive and eco-friendly.

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Demystifying Net Metering: What New York Solar Customers Need to Know

Whether you're new to solar or a long-time solar energy consumer, you may have encountered the term "net metering" or “net energy metering.”" Many questions and misconceptions exist about what it is, how it works, and its future in monitoring solar energy production and consumption. So, we're answering all the basics about net energy metering (NEM) and digging into some essential industry policy updates that could impact New York State solar customers in the near future.

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Rural and Agricultural Businesses Can Save up to 100% of the Costs of Going Solar

The impact of climate change has never been more prevalent than right now. Luckily, through the Inflation Reduction Act passed in August 2022, there are now significant incentives for rural businesses of all industries and agricultural businesses thanks to the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) funding. Funding through REAP is an important step that rural businesses of all industries can take this year to protect themselves against unpredictable rate hikes, all while saving money. With additional state and federal incentives, eligible businesses can save up to 100% of the project cost if they switch to solar in 2024. With solar energy, farms and businesses can protect themselves against unpredictable rate hikes, all while saving money and taking an important step toward energy independence and resiliency.

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Comfort Solar, LLC

GreenSpark Solar is proud to partner with Nautilus Solar to add 5.4 MW of solar to the NYS grid. Located in Grand Island, NY, this project is owned by Nautilus Solar Energy, who partnered with GreenSpark to provide the primary engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for this solar array. GreenSpark partners on this project included local experts Schuler-Haas Electric Corp and Hewitt Young Electric LLC. It has been a privilege to work with Catalyze, and we look forward to bringing more local, clean energy to our region!

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