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5 Ways to Help Get Company Stakeholders on Board With Solar

As solar-savvy professional, you’re probably well aware of the benefits of solar energy for businesses. You’re familiar with the cost and environmental benefits. You know about the generous federal incentives and tax credits. You understand that consumer trends lean towards companies that have sustainable business practices in place. You get it. The only problem? Your company’s decision makers and stakeholders may not be totally sold on the idea of solar for one reason or another. In order to show them all of the benefits solar can provide to their organization, you have to talk their language and broach the subject…

3 Spooky Reasons to Power Your Rochester Home With Solar

Halloween is right around the corner, and with that comes lots of delightfully frightful fun. And while most things about this exciting time of year are entertaining, some things are just downright spooky and scary, like continuing to use fossil fuels and other traditional energy to power your home when you can use clean, affordable solar energy. On the surface, that might not seem that bad, but here a few scary facts – You’re spending more money than you have to Not only is solar energy affordable, but there are a variety of generous federal incentives and tax credits that…

RAA-ising the Bar: ECO Solution for Inclusion

Join us for a FABULOUS night at our ECO SOLUTION FOR INCLUSION event on October 20, 2018 at I-Square in Irondequoit! A night full of fun ways to visit with friends and make new friends, convert your energy into energy for a good cause, and RAA-ISE THE BAR for True Inclusion in Recreation! ECO CYCLE TAKEOVER Sign up for our Eco Cycle Takeover with a minimum $25 donation, and pedal for 20 minutes and watch your efforts convert directly to power for the Imaginarium while knowing your donation will fuel our work to transform recreation businesses into spaces of INCLUSION!…

Gilda’s Club Sip and Sun at Original Stump Blower Ciderworks

Please join us for this Sip & Sun (Solar Happy Hour), hosted by Gilda's Club Rochester, at OSB Ciderworks in Lakeville! GreenSpark Solar will be on-site to provide solar education and let you know how YOU have the ability to power your home with renewable energy. Once you choose to explore your solar options, you'll enjoy a complimentary cider on GreenSpark Solar. PLUS, for each household that subsequently Goes Solar, GreenSpark Solar will donate $250 to Gilda's Club Rochester.

3 Ways Your Personal Decision to Go Solar Affects Public Health

Although most Americans care deeply about the environment, it can be easy to take an “out of sight, out of mind” approach when it comes to our individual carbon footprint. This is especially true when considering how our carbon footprint fits into the larger picture of community and public health. As a homeowner, making the decision to go solar is a personal one, however powering your home with clean, local energy has a big impact on public health. Here’s how your personal choice to go solar can improve public health:Reduce water scarcity Water is a basic need for human life,…

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…

Environmental Innovation Awards & Symposium at Joseph A. Floreano Riverside Convention Center

On Thursday, October 25, 2018 the Seneca Park Zoo Society will host the inaugural Environmental Innovation Awards & Symposium to recognize organizations and community members by honoring the inspiring stories of local and regional conservation and environmental efforts. Join us for a breakfast awards ceremony, followed by an Innovation Symposium led by renowned green design expert Bill Browning. The Environmental Innovation Awards celebrate leadership in environmental stewardship, raising the profile of innovative companies and people working to solve complex environmental problems in the Rochester and Finger Lakes Region.

Greening Your Home Happy Hour at The Beer Hall Grill & Taps

Join us for an evening of eco-opportunities! Chat with local eco-experts and learn why and how taking these simple steps can improve our local and global environment while saving you money in the process. There will also be a raffle and fun giveaways!

B Corp Best for the World 2018 Honoree

The role of businesses in society has changed. While there’s nothing inherently wrong with turning a profit, a business can no longer afford to focus solely on financial return – purpose has also become an extremely important factor in the public’s eye. As a B Corp Best for the World 2018 Honoree for energy and environmental services, we’re proud to say that we are working diligently to meet our community’s expectations by using our platform as a force for good. And as we celebrate this major recognition, we can’t help but be grateful for all the customers and partners that…

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