Cornell University
In 2020, Cornell announced a 1 MW power purchase agreement on the rooftop of five new buildings of their North Campus Residential Expansion. GreenSpark was
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Tax-exempt entities can now take advantage of a 30% federal tax credit for solar, thanks to a new direct pay provision included in the largest climate bill in U.S. history. Non-profit businesses, state and local municipalities/government entities, and tribal and native entities are all eligible for this new benefit.
The Inflation Reduction Act Makes Solar More Accessible for Tax-Exempt Businesses and Entities
It’s a game changer! Prior to this change, the tax credit was only available/applicable to tax-paying entities.
- Unlike competitive grant and loan programs, in which applicants may not receive an award, direct pay allows entities to get their payment if they meet the requirements for both direct pay and the underlying tax credit.
- GreenSpark offers 0% down commercial solar financing and will help you maximize incentives and determine program eligibility
This 30% direct pay initiative added with the NYSERDA NY-Sun grant program covers about 50% of total solar projects!
- Bonus incentives for projects that are installed in and/or benefit low-income communities may be available depending on the project
Who is eligible?
- Tax-exempt entities such as not-for-profit organizations
- State, local, and territorial governments
- Tribal and Native Entities
Non-Profit Commercial Solar Case Studies
Heritage Christian Services
https://youtu.be/8UPF6bQ-UPQ Heritage Christian Services, a non-profit agency that supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, offsets 100% of their electricity needs in the Rochester region
Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Solar Canopy Project
The Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers’ 874kW project consists of 2,184 bifacial solar panels mounted on twelve canopies covering Maryknoll’s two parking lots. Ecogy Energy is
Mount St. Mary’s Abbey
GreenSpark installed this 160 kW solar array for Mount St. Mary’s Abbey in Wrentham, MA. The solar array powers Trappistine Candy, which is run by the nuns of Mount St. Mary’s Abbey. The solar array reduces the electricity bill by more than 60%, helping Mt. St. Mary’s Abbey achieve their renewable energy goals and free up funds to invest back into their community.
PUSH Buffalo
GreenSpark Solar is partnering with PUSH Buffalo to bring clean solar energy to their new affordable housing project.
Rochester Christian Reformed Church
Rochester Christian Reformed Church went solar in 2021 with a 35kW rooftop system covering about 50% of their electricity needs and saving them over $4,000 every year.
Rochester Institute of Technology
GreenSpark Solar developed, designed, and installed a 2.3 MW solar array for RIT.
Rochester Regional Health
GreenSpark worked with Rochester Regional Health on a 5.4873 MW solar array that powers over 100 of their smaller buildings. GreenSpark’s role in the project
Municipalities and Tribal Entity Case Studies
Village of Sodus Point
Village of Sodus Point Project size: 270 kW Completed: 2019 The Village of Sodus Point joined a solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to save the
Village of Lima
The Village of Lima partnered with GreenSpark solar for their 447.12 kW system. The project is owned by Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure, with the Village of Lima entering a 25-year solar power purchase agreement (PPA).
Village of Brockport
This 645.84kW solar array for the Village of Brockport offsets the electricity needs of multiple buildings, including Seymour Library, three fire stations, the visitor center, Department of
Town of Williamson
Williamson became the first town in the state of NY to supply 100% of all municipal loads with its 1.5 MW solar array.
Town of Irondequoit
The Town of Irondequoit received funding for two solar projects through NYSERDA’s Clean Energy Communities Program. GreenSpark Solar provided the turnkey solar package for the
MacArthur CSD
Funded by NYSERDA, this 372kW array was completed in 2015 for MacArthur Elementary. Located on the south side of Binghamton, NY.
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