How Solar Energy is Shaping a More Sustainable Future For Livestock Farming

Livestock farming has always played an integral role in both the culture and economy of the United States. But as the landscape of agriculture continues to change, American farms are now facing a series of unprecedented environmental and financial challenges. This is especially true in the case of livestock production, as mounting concerns over greenhouse gas emissions, climate change, and ethical treatment continue to shape consumer behavior. Clean, renewable energy sources, such as solar, aim to meet these challenges head on, allowing American farmers to continue building on their reputation as environmental stewards. The use of clean energy in the…

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Proudly One of Rochester’s Best Places To Work

Work is a fact of life, and one that occupies a great deal of our time. On average, it’s been estimated that nearly a third of our lives is spent at work. Keeping this in mind, wouldn’t you want to work for a company that adds to your life? Wouldn’t you want a job you feel good about going to each day? Well, GreenSpark thinks so. Recently named one of Rochester’s Top Workplaces in 2018, GreenSpark won first place in the small employment size category, which is reserved for companies that employ 35 to 124 employees regionally. GreenSpark's collaborative, family-focused…

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5 Common Myths About Commercial Solar Power Debunked for Good

The future of solar power in Western New York is bright, and it’s getter even brighter. Despite their growing popularity, many consumers still have concerns about solar energy and how well solar panels work. Isn’t it too cold here? Aren’t they expensive? Won’t they ruin my roof? Don’t let common misconceptions about solar power prevent you from missing out on some serious cost and energy savings! Here are five common myths about solar power followed by the facts. It’s way too cold and cloudy for solar panels to work here Did you know that solar panels still work in cloudy,…

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Solar Tariff – We’re Not Slowing Down

Hello Rochester Area Friends,   Yesterday the President decided to impose a 30% tariff to the price of solar panels.  As you may guess, we at GreenSpark, Rochester's Fastest Growing Company, think this decision is remarkably shortsighted and detrimental to the economy and do not agree with anything that would slow us on our mission to tear down the barriers to clean energy by deploying solar, and doing our part to slow the effects of climate change right here in our community. The good news is this decision will have little to no impact on our growing solar community in…

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A Letter From Our CEO

A Letter From Our CEO on the Paris Climate Accord It took almost 15 minutes of my very first undergraduate class to know and understand that Climate Change is real.  At that moment, I engaged in a career to help build a clean energy future – a task that has kept me busy for the last 20 years and beyond.  The political decision to end US involvement in the Paris Climate Agreement is an assault that strikes upon an industry that has already survived a few.  This latest setback may have been lethal had it struck in 1997, when I…

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A Brighter Future For Our Community

Our country was founded on the notion that our choices matter. As Americans, we have the right to choose where we live and how we live. Our ability to choose which businesses to support has become an empowering part of our democracy. In honor of the 47th anniversary of Earth Day, one of the best ways to take action is to learn how to choose green energy sources to power our lives. Solar options today, including Community Solar, exist for nearly anyone who has an electric bill. The ability to choose solar is vital to reducing carbon emissions, strengthening our…

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Affordability and Accessibility of Clean Energy

Article Written By Matt Vanderbrook, Senior Project Developer We've come a long way with the usability and cost of solar and wind energy according to a recent Greentech Media article. Thanks to federal tax credits, state-level renewable energy standards, and a drop in manufacturing and install costs, the cost of a wind or solar project install has dropped. The time between initial interest and completion of project has also decreased thanks to new technology and continuous developments in the solar and wind industry. Compared to a large gas or nuclear plant construction which has to go through years of planning and…

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