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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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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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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...

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