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New York Solar Incentives and Rebates

Over the past ten years, the cost of going solar has fallen 82%. While the cost of PV (photovoltaic) system...

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Aug 16, 2022

Investing in America’s Clean Energy Future: the Inflation Reduction Act

Solar Tax Credit Increased to 30% and Extended for 10 Years On August 12th, the House of Representatives passed the nation’s largest investment in climate...

Home Solar

Aug 09, 2022

A home on Long Island with solar panels on the roof. Buying a home with solar can be a great investment in your future, but there's a lot to know.

Buying and Selling a Home with Solar

The real estate market on Long Island right now is red hot. The average home price is up 9 percent from last year at this...

Home Solar

Jul 13, 2022

A house on Long Island has solar panels attached to the roof.

Top Solar Myths Debunked

As solar professionals, we’re used to answering all kinds of questions and debunking myths about solar, and we’re happy too! Education is an important part...

Home Solar

Jun 28, 2022

Solar panels on the tiered roof of a house near the ocean on Long Island.

Can Solar Panels Withstand Salt Water Corrosion?

At EmPower Solar, all of our favorite words start with the letter “S.” Sun, sand, salt, surf, summer, savings, and of course, solar! On Long...

Electric Vehicles

Jun 16, 2022

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Should You Make the Switch to an EV?

For the first time ever, gas has topped $5 on Long Island. Experts are unable to predict when, and if, gas prices will decrease. There...

News

Jun 13, 2022

Federal Solar Policy Update

A functioning, uninterrupted power grid is crucial for the health and safety of the American public. We’ve witnessed the dire impact of power outages in...

Home Solar

Jun 07, 2022

A waterfront house on Long Island has solar panels on the roof to generate clean energy.

Save Money This Summer with Solar

It’s officially summer here in New York. To many New Yorkers, that means lots of beautiful beach days, tasty backyard barbecues, and increased energy bills....

Home Solar

May 17, 2022

Gray single family house in Long Island with solar panels installed on the roof.

How Does Solar Help Control Rising Costs

If your energy bills have reached such shocking heights that you thought there was a mistake, you’re not alone. Energy prices have skyrocketed in recent...

EmPowering Way

May 11, 2022

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Employee Spotlight: Alex Cotto, Solar Installer

Our solar installers work year-round, carrying 40+ lb panels up ladders to slanted roofs, installing solar panel systems at the rate of one job every...

Real Estate

May 11, 2022

Industry leaders attend electric.nyc to learn about retrofitting existing buildings with green technology.

Is This the Golden Age of Commercial Real Estate and Solar?

Take a stroll down any New York City street. You’ll be met with the sights and sounds that make our city so unique. The booming...

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