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GreenSpark Gears Up for Its 3rd Annual Wellness Week, an Employee Wellness Program to Combat Burnout

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.

Rural and Agricultural Businesses Can Save up to 85% of the Costs of Going Solar

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.

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 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.

B Corporations CVE North America and GreenSpark Solar Announce Operational Launch of Wheatfield Community Solar Project in New York

New York, NY, February 6, 2024 – CVE North America (CVE), in partnership with GreenSpark Solar (GreenSpark), announces the operational launch of a 5.6 megawatt (MW) community solar project in Wheatfield, NY. This project is the first to achieve operational status of a five-project community solar portfolio in construction by CVE and GreenSpark. This key milestone marks a significant stride in bringing equitable and sustainable energy solutions to New York State to support its renewable energy initiatives.

GreenSpark Presentation at Gates Public Library

GreenSpark will be speaking at the Gates Public Library to share our expertise on solar and the benefits of using this renewable energy source.

GreenSpark at the Annual ETHIE Award Celebration

Our GreenSpark staff will be attending the Annual ETHIE Award Celebration. This red carpet event is run by the Rochester Area Business Ethics Foundation and celebrates ethical business cultures. We are excited to celebrate the honorees and be further encouraged by our community to keep working hard to better the world, one solar installation at a time.

Solean

GreenSpark Solar was the General Contractor for this 7.412 MW solar project built in the town of Olean, a small city near the Pennsylvania border. GreenSpark's responsibility included Construction Management as well as the module and ballasted racking installation and oversight, and the procurement of racking. The Solean project utilized a re-mediated brownfield and helps to power the St. Bonaventure campus as well as the Olean General Hospital. This project is owned long-term by Kenyon Energy. Interested in what we can do for you? Let's talk. Go Back See More

American Lung Association’s 2018 Fight For Air Stair Climb & After Party

Participants will race or walk up 19 floors of stairs in First Federal Plaza to raise awareness and funds for the American Lung Association's mission to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. Registration is $25 through 9/15 and $35 until registration closes on 10/31. Participants commit to raising at least $100 by event day. There will be great exhibitors as well as an after party and awards ceremony to recognize top finishers. For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1049916278514817/

ROC BioTech Professionals Networking at NextCorps

Rochester IEEE Young Professionals, in combination with ROC City BioBeers and NextCorps, is co-hosting a networking meet-up for Rochester area Biotechnology professionals at the NextCorps offices in the Sibley Building. Whether you work for a startup or a large company in the Rochester area, come utilize this free opportunity to grow your professional network in the Biotechnology space. Appetizers will be served courtesy of GreenSpark Energy and Rochester IEEE. Wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase at the cash bar. Please register for free through the IEEE Ticket portal. Registered IEEE members will receive a free drink…

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