In the News

David Schieren Receives LIBN 40 Under 40 Award

EmPower Solar congratulates CEO David Schieren and other awardees of the 40 Under 40 Long Island Business News Award.

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News 12 Go Green: Freeport Fire Department Goes Solar

Freeport Fire Department gets solar power

Freeport Village officials on Monday unveiled a 50-kilowatt solar panel system at Freeport Fire Department headquarters, the first municipal building in the village to receive solar panels.

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EmPower Solar, a SunPower Elite Dealer, Supports Local University in the 2011 U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon

The City College of New York Leverages Dealer Expertise to Help Meet Challenge of Designing, Building and Operating Solar Powered Home.

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Click here to watch EmPower's Video Blog about the Decathlon.

Long Island Business News: Who's Who in Green

EmPower CEO David Schieren featured in LIBN Who's Who in Green

EmPower Hurricane Notice

Dear EmPowered Clients,

We first and foremost want to wish everyone the best in dealing with Hurricane Irene. Our thoughts are with you all.

Your solar equipment was engineered and installed to a 120 mph wind rating, or more, based on the jurisdiction. Therefore, the system should withstand the predicted wind forces. Given the size and strength of the storm, we remain vigilant and aware that anything can happen.

EmPower does not recommend taking any action to secure or protect your solar equipment. After the storm we will certainly be available to assess any issues. EmPower will be standing by ready to help.

Since EmPower is located in Island Park, it is possible that our office line will not be operational. Should you need to reach an EmPower during these times, please reference the following numbers. Please note that text might be a more reliable means of communication.

Tom Bussi, Residential Project Manager, (516) 532-3916
Matthew Mathosian, Commercial Project Manager, (516) 607-0055
Mike Pagonis, Logistics Coordinator, (516) 650-4973
Greg Sachs, Chief Operating Officer, (516) 509-3912
David Schieren, Chief Executive Officer, (917) 620-9333

References Links:

Ready.gov

Nassau County

Swift 911 Nassau Text Alerts

Suffolk County

NYC

NYS

NYS Homeland Security (518) 457-2200

FEMA

FEMA Utility Shut Off

LIPA to report an outage call 1-800-490-0075

Red Cross

Get your mobile phone ready

Mangano Showcases EmPower Solar as "Business of the Month"

Nassau County Executive, Edward P. Mangano, recently took a tour of EmPower Solar's Offices in Island Park and presented the company with the June 2011 Business of the Month Award.

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EmPower Solar Nassau County Business of the Month

Nassau County named EmPower Solar Nassau County "Business of the Month" for June, 2011.

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Shining a Light on Solar Power

EmPower Solar CEO, David Schieren, speaks to Newsday about what inspired him to leave Wall St. and turn his focus to solar power.

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Newsday - LIPA Rebates Fuel Wide Solar Installation

One of Long Island's largest solar-energy installations, encompassing 45 separate photovoltaic systems, was completed recently with the help of $2.1 million in LIPA rebates.

The systems were built by EmPower Solar, an Island Park company, for Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, a not-for-profit that provides community living for disabled people in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

The Long Island Power Authority said the systems represent one of the region's largest investments in renewable energy, and that it has funded through rebates. The 45 combined systems produce 800 kilowatts of energy, and include a 124-kilowatt system, the largest LIPA has ever rebated, the authority said.

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Click here for LIPA's official Press Release and photos.   

Click here to see the gallery of FREE solar installations.