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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...

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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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Nov 15, 2019

Solar and Green Roofs Now Required for New Construction in NYC

NEW YORK CITY BUILDINGS MUST INCLUDE GREEN ROOFS OR SOLAR PANEL SYSTEMS Following in the footsteps of California, New York City now requires sustainable roofs for new construction. As part of The Climate Mobilization Act,...

Home Solar

Nov 06, 2019

Advantages & Disadvantages of Switching to Solar Energy

It’s no secret that solar energy is good for the environment. Reducing reliance on harmful fossil fuels alleviates strain on limited resources and ensures the planet will remain a healthy habitat. But when bringing solar...

Energy Technologies

Aug 28, 2019

10 Things You Can Do to Help the Environment at Home

The environment faces numerous challenges today. Global warming is driving sea levels higher, causing extreme weather, and changing ecosystems in unexpected ways. It will take a worldwide effort to address and adapt to these changes....

Home Solar

Jun 20, 2019

How Does the Federal Solar Tax Credit Work?

HISTORY OF SOLAR ITC Originally established by the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the 26% ITC (Investment Tax Credit) has been a success in supporting the country's transition to renewable energy. While Congress has extended...

Home Solar

Jun 04, 2019

Does That Solar Panel Design Pass the Installation Quality Test?

With 1 in 20 homes on Long Island having solar panels, it’s no wonder people are more curious about these sleek additions to roofs. One of the questions that our clients have before going solar...

EmPower Solar

May 10, 2019

New York Solar Summit 2019 – EmPower Solar Makes a Powerful Appearance

The New York Solar Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA) hosted the New York Solar Summit this past weekend, unifying over one hundred solar-supportive businesses across the state. EmPower Solar’s CEO David G. Schieren serves as a...

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Apr 05, 2019

Survey Shows Solar Knows No Party Lines

SOLAR HOMEOWNERS ARE EQUALLY DIVIDED BETWEEN POLITICAL AFFILIATIONS The results are in! Our team just reviewed the results from our annual client survey to learn more about trends on political affiliation and motivating factors for...

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