Development/Commercial Sales Archives

Understanding Energy Communities and the Energy Community Tax Credit Bonus

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has introduced groundbreaking incentives for commercial solar projects through the Energy Community Tax Credit Bonus. By encouraging renewable energy development in areas impacted by the decline of the fossil fuel industry, this program is transforming energy communities across the nation. We’re breaking down everything you need to know about energy communities, their tax credit bonus, and how solar projects can benefit.

What You Need to Know About New York’s All-Electric Buildings Act and Energy Code Updates

On May 2, 2023, New York State took a monumental step toward greener, more sustainable construction with the passing of the All-Electric Buildings Act. This bold legislation, part of a $229 billion state budget, sets the stage for a future free of fossil fuels in most new buildings. As experts in New York’s energy codes and permitting policies, we’ve compiled a guide to what the All-Electric Buildings Act means for you.

Unlocking Incentives and Benefits: Why Developers and Designers Should Embrace Carbon-Neutral Building

New York State’s transition to carbon-neutral construction will allow developers, designers, and builders to create sustainable projects that comply with new regulations and unlock significant financial and operational benefits. As the region's leading clean energy provider and trusted EPC for solar project development across New York State, we're here to break down what is available to help you make your new all-electric building project more profitable.

GreenSpark Solar Begins Agrivoltaic Site Construction with New Partner, Encore Renewable Energy

GreenSpark Solar is proud to announce support of a new partner, Encore Renewable Energy. Encore is a leading solar and energy storage developer based in Burlington, Vermont, and selected GreenSpark as the EPC for its 3.6MW solar array in Constable, NY. This agrivoltaic solar project will support the growing demand for solar energy in New York State.

Catalyze and GreenSpark Solar Announce Partnership to Expand Community Solar in New York

Catalyze, a fully integrated developer and Independent Power Producer (IPP) of distributed renewable energy assets, today announced that it selected GreenSpark Solar, a leading Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company headquartered in Rochester, NY to construct 10 projects, totaling 60 MW.

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.

Redaptive

GreenSpark Solar and Redaptive are transforming Rochester's telecommunications sector by installing a 419kW 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.

Town of Fort Edward Stakeholders Celebrate Operation of 6.9 MW Community Solar Landfill Project

Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure, AC Power, and GreenSpark Solar announced the commercial operation of a 6.9 MW community solar landfill project located in the Town of Fort Edward, NY, owned by KSI, developed by AC Power, and built by GreenSpark. The project is set to deliver clean, renewable energy to more than 800 local households, and the group of stakeholders is celebrating with a virtual ribbon cutting later this month.

Project Management Administrator

We are seeking a Project Management Administrator with comprehensive knowledge and experience in reviewing, and managing GreenSpark's current and prospective EPC contract deliverables with commercial clients and financiers. The candidate will possess strong communication and relationship management skills with commercial clients and financiers and network with potential clients. This role will also have opportunities to network in the Industry and apply best practices for GreenSpark's best in class products and customer service.

Pivot Energy

GreenSpark is providing the primary engineering, procurement, and construction services for six projects across Central and Upstate New York, owned by Pivot Energy, totaling 27.8 MW. The projects are all tracker systems, which means the solar panels move with the sun in order to maximize production. It has been a privilege working with Pivot, another Certified B Corp that focuses on providing a positive impact on society as measured by environmental stewardship, social leadership, and responsible governance (ESG) factors.

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