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Update: October 21, 2024 Management of all SunPower solar leases previously held by SunPower Corporation/SunPower Financial have been successfully transferred...

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Smart Homes

Apr 24, 2015

Earth Day with United Way

On Wednesday, EmPower Solar honored to attend the groundbreaking of United Way of Long Island's "First in the Country" DOE Zero Energy Ready Home. The...

News

Apr 22, 2015

Beyond Oil for Earth Day 2015

This Monday, April 20th, marked the five year anniversary of the BP Oil Spill. The disaster leaked 200 million gallons of crude oil into the...

EmPower Solar

Mar 20, 2015

How to Find the Right Solar Company

Hiring a solar contractor can be a challenge, especially when limited time after work is spent on accomplishing more pressing tasks. You want to make...

EmPower Solar

Feb 26, 2015

EmPower Musicians Share the Stage

Last month at our Winter Banquet, we were fortunate to be graced by some of our EmPower Solar musicians: Ed, Mike, Mat, and Matt. With...

Energy Technologies

Feb 02, 2015

Solar and the Super Bowl

Did you know both teams in this year's Super Bowl hail from solar-powered stadiums? The Patriots' Gilette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts has 1 MW solar...

EmPower Solar

Jan 27, 2015

Like Her Father, this Daughter Likes the Sun

What's a better way to spend your college winter break than shadowing your dad at work? That's the mindset that Erin Connolly had when teaming...

Home Solar

Jan 06, 2015

Does Solar Work When There’s No Sun?

Solar and cloudy weather might seem like a poor mix. Thankfully, in New York State, the net metering program allows homeowners to benefit from solar...

Batteries, Storms and Resiliency

Dec 03, 2014

Solar Supplies During Power Outages

Power outages are a major inconvenience, and can even pose a serious danger. Families that rely on medical equipment need consistent electricity to power their...

Home Solar

Nov 18, 2014

Top Ten Reasons for Long Islanders to Go Solar

Solar used to require an upfront investment for many Long Island homeowners. Now, thanks to new programs and incentives, solar makes sense right away! Whether...

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Nov 15, 2014

EmPower to LIPA: Hold the line on renewable programs budget

Earlier this week, LIPA announced that the 2014 budget for renewable energy programs will be cut by $26 million dollars compared to last year's budget....