Thinking about solar for your home? Choosing the right solar installation company is key to maximizing savings and long-term performance. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the 10 essential questions to ask any residential solar installer—plus how GreenSpark’s experience, customer-first approach, and industry certifications set us apart.
At GreenSpark Solar, our mission is simple but powerful: We believe 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. It’s the heartbeat of everything we do. As we reflect on what it means to be a B Corp, the past year, and what we’ve accomplished so far, here are a few of our proudest accomplishments.
If you’ve been thinking about switching to solar energy, here’s some big news you won’t want to miss. NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) has just opened a new round of residential solar incentives—which means you still have an opportunity to save on your solar investment! Here's what you need to know.
While going solar in the winter may seem like a crazy idea, it is actually the best time to go solar! By signing a contract in the earliest months of the year, your system will be installed and switched on during the spring and summer months when there is the highest amount of energy-producing sunlight. Here's how solar works in winter, and why it's a great time to get installed!
Solar incentives for affordable housing developers have never been better. With significant funding opportunities from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and net-zero building incentives and programs through NYSERDA, now is the perfect time for developers to transition to clean energy.
As residential solar becomes increasingly popular, many New York homeowners find themselves in a unique situation when it comes time to sell their properties. Understanding how to best market and sell your solar-powered home can make a significant difference in your experience. Here are answers to the most asked questions and tips for successfully selling your house with solar panels.
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:
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.
Buying a home is an exciting milestone, and when the property comes with solar panels, it's even more so! Residential solar arrays add an extra layer of benefits, including significantly reducing your electricity bills, increasing your home's value, and contributing to a greener environment. In this complete guide to buying a home with solar panels, we're sharing some important considerations and questions to ask before making a purchase.
GreenSpark Solar is thrilled to host SolarFest 2024, our annual celebration of clean energy and community. This year's event will take place on Sunday, August 25, from 12 PM to 4 PM at our headquarters at 318 Timothy Lane, Ontario, NY 14519. This event, now in its third year, is our way of saying thank you to our valued customers and supporters who help us champion fiercely local, cost-effective, clean energy solutions in the Greater Rochester area. Learn more!
