Home Solar & Electrification

Electricity rates across the Rochester region continue to climb, leaving homeowners with higher and less predictable energy bills year after year.

Since 2002, GreenSpark Solar has helped homeowners take control of their energy costs and maximize savings through high-quality solar panels, battery storage, and EV charging solutions.

Take Control of Rising Energy Costs

Every month, your utility company decides how much you’ll pay for electricity. And when they decide to raise their rates, your bill goes up with them. New York electricity rates have climbed by roughly 25% since 2021.

Solar changes that. By generating your own power with a home solar energy system, you can:

Reduce your electricity bills

See decades of energy savings by making your own power and reducing your monthly electricity bills.

Lock in long-term savings

Gain greater control over your household budget by protecting yourself from another utility rate hike.

Add value to your home

Solar provides a strong return on your investment and adds lasting value to your home.

Want to see if solar is right for your home?

A Way for Everyone to Go Solar

We want everyone to be able to trade high energy bills for predictable, low-cost solar power, so we’ve designed flexible solar financing options that fit everyone’s lifestyle and financial goals.

Whether you want to maximize long-term savings or keep your savings put with no upfront cost, we’ll help you choose the right fit for your home.

Built-in Investment Protection

Keep your solar energy and battery storage systems running at their best. GreenSpark provides local, reliable Operations & Maintenance (O&M) services for homeowners across Rochester and the Finger Lakes — whether we installed your system or not.

Our residential O&M services include:

Active monitoring to ensure your system is producing as expected
Fast troubleshooting and repairs when issues arise
Warranty support and guidance for equipment replacements
Battery system checks for homes with backup storage
Removal and reinstalls for roof repairs or replacements

Proactive maintenance protects your investment, increases long-term system performance, and gives you peace of mind knowing your home is powered safely and reliably.

Battery Storage and EV Charging Solutions

Replace your home’s fossil fuel-powered systems with electric ones—boosting energy efficiency, maximizing savings, and reducing your carbon footprint. Our home electrification solutions help you power your home more sustainably and affordably:

Solar + Battery Storage

Batteries provide backup power during outages and keep your solar panels running. With round-the-clock electricity, your essential equipment stays powered, and your home stays protected.

Solar + EV Charging

Charge your electric vehicles with the cleanest, most cost-effective fuel source—solar. We offer multiple charging options, so you can power your EV conveniently, quickly, and affordably from home.

Why Go Solar with GreenSpark?

At GreenSpark Solar, the #1 Top Solar Contractor in New York State, we make it easy and affordable to switch to solar energy. Homeowners choose GreenSpark for our:

Production Guarantee: Your system produces what we say it will, or we pay the difference (something truly unique in our industry!)
Proven Track Record: Over two decades in business, 1,600+ homes and businesses installed, a near-perfect Google review rating, and certified by leading industry standards.
Transparent Approach: Solar isn't a fit for everyone, and we'll let you know. Our team prioritizes transparent, clear communication so you can trust you're making a smart investment.
Local Monitoring & Support: With your solar investment, you get our in-house local support team, ensuring proactive, readily available assistance.
People-Powered: GreenSpark is one of Rochester’s Top Workplaces because we believe our employees should love coming to work. And when you work with a team that’s passionate about what they do, you get the best results.

Five-Star Reviews

"GreenSpark Solar is a delightful company. I went with them because they weren't pushy! They educated me, and that made me feel confident in my ability to make a sound decision. They answered ALL of my questions in a very timely manner. They walked me through the process, handled all of the paperwork and told me about a great NYS loan program! I left a contract with another company who had my deposit and wasn't giving me straight answers. It was worth losing my money to go with GreenSpark!"

- A.J.

"I’ve been researching solar panels for the last several years and finally pulled the trigger. GreenSpark was excellent to work with from sales through to installation and support after installation. Very happy with how everything went. Very impressed with every aspect of doing business with GreenSpark. Highly recommend."

- Guy C.

"I would highly recommend GreenSpark. The experience with the team from start to finish has been amazing. Excellent communication and customer service. The installation went very smoothly and we are so excited to be able to reduce our carbon footprint (and electric bill)!"

- Kathie M.

"GreenSpark Solar was fantastic to work with! From start to finish, they were prompt, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. The team took the time to clearly explain how everything worked, making the whole process easy to understand. Couldn’t be happier with the experience—highly recommend GreenSpark Solar to anyone considering solar!"

- Erik K.

"Like so many others, we've talked about solar many times, but once we moved into our new house we made it a priority. Then we found out we could have year-round electricity, pay the same monthly amount as we paid before, and after 7 years or so we'd have no payments. So now we have green energy and save money-what a deal! The staff was wonderful, the process was easy, and we are incredibly happy we went with GreenSpark!"

- Dawn J.

"We LOVE our solar panels! We appreciate their aesthetic beauty in addition to the green energy they bring to our lives. We are so grateful for the team at GreenSpark Solar and the opportunity to share our story. We look forward to seeing many more homes in our area take advantage of solar energy!!"

- Megan L. & Mike F.

"The installation of solar panels on our roof was a very positive experience, and I have no hesitation in recommending GreenSpark. From my first inquiry, the staff was responsive and accommodating; the salesman we dealt with was not at all pushy and carefully explained the installation process and the financial details. He seemed genuinely interested in helping us figure out whether solar panels made good sense for our site. The installation crew was friendly, efficient and considerate of us and our neighbors."

Jim L.

Home Solar FAQs

How does home solar in Rochester work?

If you’re considering solar panels for your Rochester, NY home, here’s a look at how it works and saves you money:

Solar panels capture sunlight:

Solar panels are made of special materials (photovoltaic cells) that absorb the sunlight. We install them on your roof, or in your yard, where we can maximize the size of your solar array for the most sun exposure.

Sunlight is converted to electricity:

Tiny light particles, known as photons, break electrons free from their atoms to create a flow of direct current (DC) electricity.

Powering your home:

The DC electricity is converted to AC (alternating current) electricity through a device called an inverter. As your solar captures sunlight, the converted AC electricity will be used to power your home.

Utility credits:

If your solar panels produce more electricity than you need to power your home, the extra energy is sent to the grid. Your utility company (RG&E, NYSEG, or National Grid) tracks this energy as credits tied to your account, through a mechanism known as net metering, which means that the utility owes you for a change!

Have a question we haven’t answered? Visit our FAQ page to get answers to our most commonly asked questions.