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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.

Fisher Goes Green Sustainability Fair

Come learn about sustainability in our community, on campus, and around the world. Bring your electronic waste to be properly recycled (See the acceptable materials list.) Up-cycle a t-shirt. Meet environmental non-profits. Learn about solar power. Join a campus group. Sample products from local food and farmers markets. Register to vote. Visit the home energy training center. Try sustainable coffee. And more!

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,…

3 Reasons Why Rochester Homeowners Shouldn’t Wait to Go Solar

It’s often been said that patience is a virtue, and while this is generally true in most circumstances, patience isn’t necessarily “virtuous” when you’re considering whether or not to go solar. In fact, hemming and hawing about the idea might cost you in the long run. If you’re a Rochester area homeowner that’s waiting for a better time to go solar, here are a few reasons why there’s no time like the present to make the switch: Meaningful cost and energy savings This is probably the most obvious and pressing reason to go solar. Why wait to start saving money…

Why We Need Your Utility Bill

Calculating Your Savings At GreenSpark, going solar is a lot easier, simpler, and more affordable than you think.Turnkey and Transparent: In addition to handling the entire process from start to finish, including financing and determining what federal grants and tax incentives can be applied to your project, one of the ways we take the guesswork out of going solar is by being completely transparent at all times.That means no surprises whatsoever – well, you might be surprised to learn how much you can save with solar and how affordable it is to make the switch.Finding the Right Fit: Before you sign on…

3 of the Best Roof Types for Solar Panels in Rochester

Whether it’s in a field, on a plane, or even floating in reservoir, solar energy systems can be successfully installed just about anywhere. Roofs however, are one of the most common spaces for solar energy systems to be installed, and this is especially true for homeowners. While it’s entirely possible for a homeowner to have a ground-mounted solar energy system, many homeowners lack the space needed to make this a reality. As such, roof-mounted solar panels are pretty much the norm. But not all roofs are created equal, with some being better suited for solar panels than others. So what…

3 Common Roof Types for Residential Solar in the Rochester Area

Whether it’s in a field, on a plane, or even floating in a reservoir, solar energy systems can be successfully installed just about anywhere. Roofs however, are one of the most common spaces for solar panel installation, and this is especially true for residential solar energy systems. While it’s entirely possible for a homeowner to have a ground-mounted solar energy system, many homeowners lack the space needed to make this a reality. As such, roof-mounted solar panels are pretty much the norm. But not all roofs are created equal, with some being better suited for solar panels than others. So…

Why 2018 is the Best Year Ever for Residential Solar Energy Systems in Rochester

It’s crunch time folks! There’s no time like the present, and this is especially true when it comes to making the switch to solar in the Rochester Area. It’s hard to believe that we’re nearly halfway through 2018 already, so that makes now the best time to go solar and start enjoying the benefits. Don’t wait until tomorrow when you can start making a big difference in your personal finances, your home’s efficiency, and the health of the environment today. Here’s why: Protection against volatile rate hikes Nothing stays the same, especially energy rates. What you’re paying for electricity now…

How to Whip Your Rochester Electric Bill Into Shape

Is it time for your high electric bill shape up or ship out? Well, if your utility costs are anything like average U.S. home, then the answer is a big, fat yes. According to the U.S Energy Information Administration, the average monthly electric bill in the U.S. is well over a hundred dollars or more, with this amount nearly doubling in some states. Where you live is a big part of how much you pay – or overpay – for electricity. The good news is that there are plenty of simple things you can do as a homeowner or renter…

Sip & Sun Solar Happy Hour at Johnny’s Pub & Grill With Roc City Hurling

Join us for this Sip & Sun (Solar Happy Hour), hosted by Roc City Hurling, at Johnny's Pub & Grill! GreenSpark Solar will be on-site to provide solar education. Once you choose to explore your solar options, you'll enjoy a complimentary beverage on GreenSpark Solar.

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