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Why The Women of GreenSpark are Working Today

GreenSpark answered the call for women and our allies to act together for equity, justice, and the human rights of women and all gender-oppressed people, through today's one-day demonstration of economic solidarity. While the women of GreenSpark do not feel discrimination within these four walls, we do experience it outside of these walls on a daily basis both work related and outside of the solar world. In solidarity with our female and gender oppressed friends we asked everyone to wear red to show support. We also asked the men of GreenSpark to tell a story either when they witnessed gender discrimination…

A Better Choice in Renewable Energy

Article Written By Mary Nicholas, Community Solar Organizer To find out more about GreenSpark and what makes us a better local option, get in touch. In an era of booming renewable industries and exponential growth for solar and wind, energy choices have become empowering and affordable options for individuals to substantially chip away at their carbon footprint. While Energy Service Companies (ESCO) had previously been viewed as one of the best options for customers, recent studies and investigations have brought to light the large-scale disenchantment with ESCOs, highlighting the questionable (at best) ethics involved in gaining customers as well as…

Choate Residence

Location: Rush, NY Project Size: 14.84kW ground mount Electric usage: 100% reduction Average Annual Savings: $3,000 Lifetime Savings: $75,000 On their one year anniversary, Al and Bethany Choate were pleased to share their successful solar numbers in year one. "Our first year of operation produced 18,264 kwh, compared to the 17,456 kwh estimated. Meanwhile, because of the mild weather and some conservation efforts, our usage was only 13,846, compared to a more usual 17,500. So that is a success!" Due to a mild winter, 2016 proved to be a great solar year, stories like Al's are a growing trend among…

Bielemeier Residential

RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM Prepared For: Drew Bielemeier Webster, NY Total project size is 14.84kW roof mount with four arrays. Two arrays on his barn that are 3.180kW (east and west facing), one that is 2.120kW (south facing), and one that is 6.360kW (south facing) Average Annual Savings: $3,000 Lifetime Savings: $75,000 Reduction in Electricity Usage: Nearly 90% Payback Period: 10 years This payback period is slightly higher than usual because Drew wanted to cover every surface to come as close to 100% coverage as possible. Due to the different directions of the panels, the amount of solar production will differ. South and East will always result…

Knataitis Residence

The Knataitis Residence Solar Array: Prepared for: David KnataitisTotal Project Size: 8.745kW roof mount on his garageKey HighlightsThis array is expected to cover over 100% of the Knataitis household's electric usageAnnual savings: about $1,500Lifetime Savings: over $37,000Payback Period: under nine yearsThis is a great example of how you can go solar on any roof space—this project utilizes garage roof space!GreenSpark is ready to work with you to find the best array location for your wallet and your preferences. Learn about your solar options today!

Bauch Residence

RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM Prepared for Tim Bauch Brockport, NY Total Project Size: 8.190kW Average Annual Savings over $1500 Lifetime Savings at least $38,000 Reduction in electric over 50% Payback Period: 10 years The project payback period is a little higher than some systems because Bauch decided to use micro-inverters which allow each panel to work on its own instead of being strung together with other panels. This means that if one panel is shaded, it doesn’t affect the performance of the others. Because his panels don’t all face the same direction and have different shading issues, it was a…

Jones Residence

RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM Prepared For: Dawn Jones Total project size is 5.3kW roof mount Average annual savings: over $1000 Lifetimes Savings: at least $25,500 Payback Period – 8 years

Bechtold Residence

RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM Prepared For: Bob Bechtold Webster, NY Total project size is 15.75kW (two arrays – 8.505kW and 7.245kW). Expected to reduce electric use by over 40% Average annual savings over $3,170 Lifetime Savings over $80,000 Payback period of 9 years

Krause Residence

Krause Residence, Residential Solar System Michael and Victoria Krause went solar with GreenSpark at their Ontario, NY home. Their system size was nearly 8 kW and their expected annual savings will be close to $1,400. We're proud to help homeowners like the Krause's make the switch to clean, local, and sustainable solar power. GreenSpark is committed to bringing affordable and accessible solar power to the Greater Rochester area and we need your help in making that happen. System size: 7.95 kW Reduction in Electricity Use: 94% Expected Annual Savings: $1,385 Lifetime Savings: $34,614 Payback Period: 8 years

Residential Solar – 4.2KW

Dave Shein, Residential Solar Testimonial Wondering what our customers have to say about their solar installations? Hear from them and learn about their experiences. I have a fair bit of knowledge about solar, and I found GreenSpark met or exceeded the bar for every technical concern I raised. Dave Shein, 4.2KW - Rochester Interested in learning more? Our residential solar options make solar a reality for homeowners in the Greater Rochester area.

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