Landfill in Fort Edwards, New York, Turned Into Community Solar Site

GreenSpark partnered with Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure (KSI) and AC Power to provide the engineering, procurement, and construction for this 6.9 MW solar array located on an old landfill in Fort Edwards, NY. This community solar project will provide clean energy to more than 800 local households and provide the following environmental impact each year:

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Why You Should Consider Leasing Your Land to a Solar Company

Sometimes, a residential or commercial roof is unsuitable for solar due to its orientation, size, age, or pitch. In other cases, commercial or residential properties also lack the space to install a ground-mounted array. So, how can we collectively do our part to support our planet and communities when not all corporations or property owners can switch to solar? Leasing land to solar companies is one solution that supports our community members, propels us towards meeting New York State's ambitious climate goals, and also benefits land owners.

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Exclusive $0 Down Financing for Commercial Solar is Here

GreenSpark Solar, the leading solar and battery storage company in the Finger Lakes region, has partnered with Tompkins Community Bank to offer competitive solar-specific loans for businesses of all sizes. Now, more local New York State companies can access commercial solar financing and use the power of the sun to reduce operating expenses, increase profitability, and protect their business against volatile utility rates, all with $0 capital investment.

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Town of Fort Edward Stakeholders Celebrate Operation of 6.9 MW Community Solar Landfill Project

Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure, AC Power, and GreenSpark Solar announced the commercial operation of a 6.9 MW community solar landfill project located in the Town of Fort Edward, NY, owned by KSI, developed by AC Power, and built by GreenSpark. The project is set to deliver clean, renewable energy to more than 800 local households, and the group of stakeholders is celebrating with a virtual ribbon cutting later this month.

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6 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at Home

Let’s celebrate Earth Month together! Earth Month is a great time to amplify our efforts and showcase our current initiatives to build a sustainable future for our planet and community. Earth Day, April 22, allows like-minded companies and peers to advocate for climate change solutions and bring awareness to the detrimental effects of climate change on our planet. But it shouldn’t stop there. 

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Solar Energy for Municipalities: Village of Brockport

In 2019, GreenSpark Solar installed a solar array on a capped landfill in the Village of Brockport. This 646 kW solar array offsets the electricity needs of multiple buildings, including Seymour Library, three fire stations, the visitor center, the Department of Public Works, municipal offices, the police station, and streetlights.

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One Year in with the Inflation Reduction Act: What’s the Impact?

We’re one year in with the Inflation Reduction Act - HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CLIMATE BILL! The IRA has brought in $100 billion in United States (U.S.) solar and storage investment in the last year. SEIA (Solar Energy Industries Association) data indicates that the law’s subsidies for manufacturing and generation are greatly impacting the solar industry one year in.

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