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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.

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.

Solar Advice From One Local Rochester Area Business to Another

Do you wish you could talk to another business owner that’s already gone solar with GreenSpark and learn about their experience? Here’s your chance. Listen to Doug and Joan Allen as they give advice to businesses considering solar. We installed a 72.8kW solar array at Long Acre Farms in the Spring of 2015. The ground mounted solar array is expected to cover over 100% of the farms’ electric load and pay for itself in just five years. The array will save the farm, which hosts a winery and ice cream shop, over $300,000 over the expected life of the system.…

4 Simple Ways Rochester Businesses Can Reduce Their Carbon Footprint

Being “green” or eco-minded isn’t just something you do at home or as a side hobby; it’s a way a life! That means that all the wonderful eco-initiatives you practice at home to reduce your carbon footprint can and should be practiced at your job. In addition to improving the health of the environment, wonderful things happen when companies reduce their carbon footprint, such as energy savings that result in cost savings, improved employee satisfaction, a better public image, and closer ties to the community. Here are a few simple ways to create a culture of sustainability at your workplace:…

4 Ways Rochester Businesses Can Benefit From Solar Energy

Regardless of industry, businesses are always looking for ways to improve their bottom line, meet the needs of their customers, and save money in the process. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a resource that met all of these objectives and then some? And wouldn’t it be nice if said resource was practical, affordable, and good for the environment? Luckily, there is. Renewable energy sources, such as solar, can help businesses of all sizes thrive in several ways. Check out these four impactful ways that local Rochester area businesses can benefit from going solar. Real cost savings It’s no…

Annual Harvest Festival at Lori’s Natural Foods

Not to be missed! FREE food, FREE raffle, FREE Samples, music, kid friendly activities and more! 50 vendors- local and national!

R.D. Specialties

R.D. Specialties, GreenSpark Commercial Solar Completed in 2018, this installation in Webster provides an average annual savings of $8,500 and a lifetime savings of $210,000. Like many other local businesses, R.D. Specialties made the switch to solar for both environmental and financial savings. size: 86.36kW roof mount completed: 2018 Businesses of all sizes have taken advantage of clean and local energy to help power their businesses. Our variety of options make it easy for businesses make the sustainable switch to clean energy. Want to see what we could do for you? Complete the form below to learn more. Go Back…

Webster Chiropractic

Webster Chiropractic, GreenSpark Commercial Solar Completed in 2015, this installation in Webster, NY covers 58% of Webster Chiropractic's electric load with a lifetime savings of $30,000. size: 7.42kW roof mount completed: 2015 Businesses of all sizes have taken advantage of clean and local energy to help power their businesses. Our variety of options make it easy for businesses make the sustainable switch to clean energy. Interested in what we can do for you? Let's talk. Go Back See More

3 Ways Solar Energy is Powering a Cleaner, Greener Kind of Craft Brew

The growing popularity of speciality craft and home brews has breathed new life into the beer industry, creating a fierce yet friendly competition in the battle of the best brews. Craft and home brewing is changing the way we think of and enjoy beer, applying new-school technology to a process that dates back nearly 4,000 years. Today’s consumers want beer that tastes good, but they also want to enjoy a beer they feel good about drinking. Enter sustainable brewing. Powered by clean, renewable energy sources such as solar, sustainable breweries are laying the foundation for the future of American brewing.…

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