The Year of the Solar Village

The Villages of Brockport, Lima, and Sodus Point have made the switch to solar energy. Ontario, NY - The Greater Rochester area felt the impacts of the national solar energy surge in 2019 in several different ways, especially with local villages. The Villages of Brockport, Lima, and Sodus Point all made the switch to solar energy in 2019, allowing the reallocation of funds previously budgeted for rising municipal electric bills. GreenSpark Solar, a 20-year-old local renewable energy company, located in Ontario, NY, installed nearly 2MW of solar energy for the three villages in partnership with Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure (KSI). “It…

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Village of Sodus Point

Village of Sodus Point Project size: 270 kW Completed: 2019 The Village of Sodus Point joined a solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to save the municipality more than $150,000 over the 20-year term. The 674 kW community solar farm is owned by Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure. The Village of Sodus PPA includes 270 kW of solar energy, which is 40% of the community solar farm. The remaining portion of the solar farm will benefit residential customers in the RGE territory. Want to see what we could do for you? Complete the form below to learn more. Get Started Go Back See…

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Village of Lima

The Village of Lima partnered with GreenSpark solar for their 447.12 kW system. The project is owned by Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure, with the Village of Lima entering a 25-year solar power purchase agreement (PPA).

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3 Solar Energy Considerations for Commercial Tenants

Solar power projects are more flexible than ever, benefiting a wider variety of customers and industries.  Whether your business operates out of owned or leased commercial space, there are cost-effective solar energy opportunities available. 1) Does your business pay a utility bill? The account paying the utility bill has the ability to benefit from solar energy. If your business does not currently pay the electric bill, it is possible to work with your landlord and utility in order to switch the account. 2) Will your landlord allow solar panels on the property? Don’t worry, even if the answer is ‘no,’…

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Bateman Orthodontics

Bateman Orthodontics utilizes their 35.1kW solar array to power their practice in Rochester, NY. Interested in what we can do for you? Let's talk. Go Back See More

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HARBEC Plastics

GreenSpark has installed three renewable energy projects for HARBEC and the community, in the Wayne Industrial Sustainability Park (WISP) complex. The projects include a 248kW solar array, 258kW solar array, and an 850kW wind turbine. The wind turbine helps to power the sustainable micro-grid, which powers HARBEC, GreenSpark Solar, and several other offices in the WISP complex. Interested in what we can do for you? Let's talk. Go Back See More

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General Motors

As part of its commitment to 100% renewable energy by 2050, General Motors contracted GreenSpark Solar to develop, design, and install a 465kW solar array at its plant in Rochester, NY.

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Town of Irondequoit

The Town of Irondequoit received funding for two solar projects through NYSERDA’s Clean Energy Communities Program. GreenSpark Solar provided the turnkey solar package for the projects, installing the 55.8kW system at the Public Safety Building and the 74.4kW system at the Town’s new Department of Public Works building.Photos: Christa Construction Interested in what we can do for you? Let's talk. Go Back See More

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Village of Brockport

This 645.84kW solar array for the Village of Brockport offsets the electricity needs of multiple buildings, including Seymour Library, three fire stations, the visitor center, Department of

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MacArthur CSD

Funded by NYSERDA, this 372kW array was completed in 2015 for MacArthur Elementary. Located on the south side of Binghamton, NY.

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