EmPower Solar Blog

Commercial Solar

Jul 15, 2021

ICYMI: Solar Is Your New Tenant Livestream

As a developer on Long Island, it is important to always evolve and adapt to changes in policy and consumer trends. On Wednesday, July 7, 2021 Steven Dubb, Principal of The Beechwood Organization was interviewed...

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Jul 12, 2021

Top 6 Tips for Lowering Your PSEG LI or ConEd Electric Bill

Powering your home isn’t cheap, and it can feel like a continuous struggle to fork over hundreds of dollars to PSEG LI or ConEd each month, especially on Long Island and in NYC in the...

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EmPower Solar

Jun 30, 2021

EmPowered Women in Solar: Lauren Armata

We continue to see more and more women shifting to roles in industries that have been predominantly led by men. According to the 2020 National Solar Jobs Census, women represent only 30% of the solar...

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Jun 09, 2021

EmPower Solar Clients Embrace Electrify Your Life® Lifestyle Trend

It’s been two years to the day that we trademarked the term “Electrify Your Life,” incorporating it into our brand and everything we do. We empower our clients to go beyond switching their everyday electric...

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Jun 04, 2021

Solar Energy Basics

Solar power has gained popularity in recent years, and it’s clear it’s not going anywhere. The financial and environmental benefits make utilizing solar energy profoundly advantageous for homes and businesses alike. If you’re new to...

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EmPower Solar

May 28, 2021

Vision LI Main Street News: Interview with David G. Schieren, EmPower Solar CEO

Eric Alexander, Director, Vision Long Island sat down with David G. Schieren, CEO, EmPower Solar to discuss the current state of solar on Long Island, the benefits for homeowners and business owners to make the...

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May 14, 2021

Why Solar Energy Is Important

There’s no denying the importance of solar energy. The return on investment of going solar is highly valuable, and not just financially, but for the sake of public health and environmental sustainability. With every passing...

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Batteries, Storms and Resiliency

Apr 30, 2021

Tesla Announces Updates to Powerwall Policy and Software Upgrades

Tesla’s Big Solar and Storage News As of last month, Tesla’s online ordering portal began accepting orders for new Powerwall units only when paired with solar systems. Last week, they officially announced that Powerwall units...

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Apr 14, 2021

How to Read Reviews + Find the Best Solar Company

If you’re thinking that it’s time to go solar, you’re not alone; solar power is becoming increasingly more popular. With rising electricity costs, and especially due to folks spending more time at home and working...

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Home Solar

Mar 30, 2021

How Many kWh Should you Plan for your EV, Geothermal, Heat Pumps and Other Large Loads?

In our last blog post, we explored how many solar panels you need for an average home. This week we are going to look at how different large loads in your home can affect your...

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