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How to Buy Solar Panels for Your Home (and Cover Half Your Costs in New York)

Are you exploring solar energy for your home? You're not alone! As utility rates continue to rise while interest rates are coming down, more Western New York homeowners are considering the switch to solar. As the region's most trusted clean energy company for over 20 years, we're breaking down how to buy solar panels for your home, the benefits of ownership, and how much each option saves against increasing utility costs.

The 2024 Election, the Inflation Reduction Act, and Renewable Energy Tax Credits

Many businesses and homeowners considering solar and professionals in the solar industry wonder what the election outcome might mean for the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the future of solar tax credits. As a New York State clean energy leader and solar policy expert, we want to share what we do know and provide assurance and actionable insights for those considering a transition to solar.

Selling your House with Solar Panels: Tips for Navigating the Process.

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 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.

Pourware Inked

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 with Solar Panels: What You Need to Know

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 Announces SolarFest 2024

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!

GreenSpark Solar Ranked 2024 Top Solar Contractor in New York State

We’re proud to announce that GreenSpark Solar has again been named a Solar Power World Top Solar Contractor. 2024 marks the third year that GreenSpark has made the list, a testament to our dedication and hard work in delivering the highest-quality solar equipment and service to our valued customers.

Why You Should Consider Leasing Your Land to a Solar Company

Sometimes, a residential or commercial roof is unsuitable for solar due to its orientation, size, age, or pitch. In other cases, commercial or residential properties also lack the space to install a ground-mounted array. So, how can we collectively do our part to support our planet and communities when not all corporations or property owners can switch to solar? Leasing land to solar companies is one solution that supports our community members, propels us towards meeting New York State's ambitious climate goals, and also benefits land owners.

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.

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