GreenSpark Solar has been named a 2025 Rochester Top Workplace by the Democrat & Chronicle. Discover what this designation means, how we ranked amongst 2,700 local businesses, and why GreenSpark Solar's values-driven, people-first culture has made it a seven-time Rochester Top Workplace.
From February 17th to 21st, GreenSpark Solar will close down operations for our 3rd annual Wellness Week—an intentional, company-wide break designed to combat burnout and support mental well-being. By enacting a collective leave, we create space for our team to rest, recharge, and return energized. Learn more about GreenSpark's unique employee wellness program and why it's so important to our culture.
The impact of climate change continues to challenge rural and agricultural businesses, but the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) offers a significant opportunity to embrace renewable energy while reducing costs. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act and other federal and state incentives, eligible businesses can save up to 85% of the project costs for installing solar energy systems.
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.
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.
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, an Ontario, New York based renewable energy company, has earned the No. 1 spot on the Annual Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 List.
GreenSpark Solar, an Ontario, NY based renewable energy company, has earned second place on the Annual Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 List.
For the third time, GreenSpark Solar has been named in the top three as part of the Democrat & Chronicle’s Top Workplaces list. The 2021 honor came with another special designation - the Communication award.
