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Finger Lakes Municipality Offsets Its Electricity Costs with Solar
El Town of Geneva, located in the heart of New York State’s Finger Lakes region, has been steadily advancing clean energy initiatives for years. Most notably, the town earned recognition as a Clean Energy Community through the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA).
With support from state and federal incentives, the town partnered with GreenSpark Solar to take the next step in its climate leadership journey — installing an 85.65 kWdc ground-mounted solar array in June 2025.
This project, awarded to GreenSpark through a competitive RFP process, is a cornerstone in the town’s broader sustainability strategy.
Town of Geneva Solar Project Snapshot
- Location: Town of Geneva, NY
- System Size: 85.65 kWdc ground mount
- Completion Date: June 2025
- Equipment: QCELLs modules + Iron Ridge racking (U.S. manufacturers)
- Annual Savings: ~$10,000
Maximizing Incentives & Savings for Municipal Solar
The project received a $21,240 NYSERDA grant as a direct credit toward installation costs, and it is eligible for the 30% federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC), which is valued at $83,792 through direct pay.
These commercial solar tax credits and incentives made solar an even more cost-effective solution for the town, allowing taxpayer dollars to stretch further while investing in long-term energy independence.
With the new array in place, the Town of Geneva offsets all municipal electricity usage and saves an estimated $10,000 annually — creating a predictable, stable source of savings that benefits the entire community.
Local Climate Leadership in Action
The Town of Geneva is no stranger to ambitious clean energy milestones. To date, the town has completed 17 high-impact clean energy actions, as cited in Finger Lakes Timesincluyendo:
- Converting all building and street lighting to LED
- Installing EV charging stations at multiple locations
- Purchasing an electric vehicle for the code enforcement officer
- Adopting the NY Stretch Energy Code y Unified Solar Permit, two policy changes that promote energy-efficient building practices and simplify and expedite the permitting process for residential solar projects
- Reaching Bronze Certification as a Climate Smart Community
- Launching Community Choice Aggregation to offer renewable electricity options
The Town of Geneva is one of many New York State municipalities that have transitioned to clean energy. Discover more municipal solar case studies.
¿Por qué GreenSpark?
As a locally based, values-driven clean energy partner, GreenSpark Solar has supported municipalities across New York State in advancing clean energy goals with turnkey EPC services and long-term operations & maintenance support. Our deep knowledge of incentives, permitting best practices, and project optimization ensures municipalities like Geneva maximize both savings and impact.
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