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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...

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Oct 27, 2020

Election Day 2020

With Election Day rapidly approaching, we reflect on the great privilege, honor, and responsibility that comes with living in a thriving democracy. EmPower is proud to work with a diverse group of political figures across...

EmPower Solar

Sep 24, 2020

Want to Join the Solar Industry? Start Here.

LEARN HOW TO GET STARTED IN ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING SECTORS! The U.S. solar industry employs 250,000 workers to bring clean, affordable solar energy to households and businesses, and shows no signs of slowing....

Home Solar

Aug 22, 2020

Home Solar and Battery Backup for Reliable Energy During Outages

Be Prepared for the Next Storm with Solar and Storage The vulnerabilities of our current power grid become particularly apparent in the summer months when we are more susceptible to extreme weather events such as...

Energy Technologies

Jul 31, 2020

How Clean Energy Can Improve These 3 Health Issues

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CHOICES GO A LONG WAY FOR OUR BODIES, AS WELL AS OUR SHARED PLANET. It is common knowledge that the use of fossil fuels is a threat to our planet on a grand...

EmPower Solar

May 08, 2020

Ramping Up Recruiting for Post-COVID Return

EMPOWER SOLAR IS BRINGING BACK 90 EMPLOYEES AND RECRUITING 20 ADDITIONAL POSITIONS AFTER SHUTDOWN We knew early in 2019 that 2020 would be a record year for EmPower Solar. Demand was higher than ever for...

Home Solar

Apr 27, 2020

10 Ways to Avoid Increases in Your Electric Bill While Home During the Corona Outbreak

DUE TO WORKPLACE SHUTDOWNS AND QUARANTINE MANDATES RELATED TO THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK, HOME ENERGY USAGE IS EXPECTED TO RISE. TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR ENERGY BILL WITH THESE TOP TIPS. This spring, more people are home...

Home Solar

Mar 24, 2020

Solar Panel Maintenance

You made the investment of installing a solar panel system on your home or business, but now you’re unsure of what to do to maintain your system. How can you make sure your solar system...

Energy Technologies

Mar 09, 2020

Solar Panel Efficiency & ROI

Before making the switch to solar energy, we’re often asked about the efficiency of our solar panels. Solar panel efficiency (also known as a solar panel’s “conversion rate”), indicates how much sunlight your panels are...

Energy Technologies

Jan 31, 2020

Do Solar Panels Work in the Winter and Snow?

Winter is officially upon us and a common question we receive is whether our solar panels work in the winter and snow. When EmPower Solar designs rooftop systems, the engineering team accounts for seasonal differences...

Energy Technologies

Dec 17, 2019

Solar Heating Systems & Solar Hot Water Heaters Guide

As the winter season approaches, we often get questions about heating your home with solar power as a cheaper and more energy efficient source. We’ve broken down the different ways you can use solar power...

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