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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.

GreenSpark Solar Voted a Six-Time Rochester Top Workplace

Rochester, NY, April 4, 2024 – GreenSpark Solar was recognized as a six-time Rochester Top Workplace - the fifth consecutive year the Ontario-based solar company has been honored with this award by the Democrat & Chronicle. GreenSpark received a special designation at the awards ceremony held on Wednesday, April 3: The Social Responsibility Award, and ranked 9th in the overall survey, in a region with over 35,000 businesses.

Demystifying Net Metering: What New York Solar Customers Need to Know

Whether you're new to solar or a long-time solar energy consumer, you may have encountered the term "net metering" or “net energy metering.”" Many questions and misconceptions exist about what it is, how it works, and its future in monitoring solar energy production and consumption. So, we're answering all the basics about net energy metering (NEM) and digging into some essential industry policy updates that could impact New York State solar customers in the near future.

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: GreenSpark Sponsors Rochester Museum and Science Center Roc the Eclipse Festival

Are you ready for one of nature’s rarest events - a total solar eclipse? Discover everything you need to know about this incredible natural solar phenomenon. Learn how best to view it and how to celebrate this event with GreenSpark Solar at the Rochester Museum and Science Center's 2024 Roc the Eclipse Festival.

GreenSpark Solar Named a 2024 NYSERDA Gold Quality Solar Installer

GreenSpark Solar is proud to be named one of New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)’s 2024 Gold Quality Solar Installers. NYSERDA is a trusted source for “objective information and analysis, innovative programs, technical expertise, and support to help New Yorkers increase energy efficiency, save money, use renewable energy, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. A public benefit corporation, NYSERDA has been advancing energy solutions and working to protect the environment since 1975." Funding through REAP is an important step that rural businesses of all industries can take this year to protect themselves against unpredictable rate hikes, all while saving money. With additional state and federal incentives, eligible businesses can save up to 100% of the project cost if they switch to solar in 2024. With solar energy, farms and businesses can protect themselves against unpredictable rate hikes, all while saving money and taking an important step toward energy independence and resiliency.

Rural and Agricultural Businesses Can Save up to 100% of the Costs of Going Solar

The impact of climate change has never been more prevalent than right now. Luckily, through the Inflation Reduction Act passed in August 2022, there are now significant incentives for rural businesses of all industries and agricultural businesses thanks to the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) funding. Funding through REAP is an important step that rural businesses of all industries can take this year to protect themselves against unpredictable rate hikes, all while saving money. With additional state and federal incentives, eligible businesses can save up to 100% of the project cost if they switch to solar in 2024. With solar energy, farms and businesses can protect themselves against unpredictable rate hikes, all while saving money and taking an important step toward energy independence and resiliency.

GreenSpark Prepares for 2nd Annual Wellness Week to Combat Burnout and Improve Mental Wellness

From February 19th to February 23rd, GreenSpark Solar is closing operations to take an organization-wide break to celebrate its 2nd annual Wellness Week. Wellness Week aims to combat burnout and promote mental wellness by enacting a collective company leave. Our Executive Director of Communications, Meaghann Schulte, spoke at a DisruptHR conference in May about the why behind leadership's intentional decision to shut down for one week in February 2023 and why we'll do it again this year, from February 19th through February 23rd, 2024.

GreenSpark Solar Awarded Number One Spot on the 2023 Rochester Chamber Top 100

GreenSpark Solar, an Ontario, New York based renewable energy company, has earned the No. 1 spot on the Annual Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 List.

New Buildings Are Going 100% Electric Thanks to the All-electric Buildings Act. Start Designing With Solar!

Have you heard the latest policy news? NY State recently passed the All-electric Buildings Act, which means all new residential homes must be 100% electric starting in 2026. There’s never been a better time to incorporate solar into your clients’ new home projects.

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