Category: Home Solar

Jun 09, 2021

Electric Vehicles at a recent EV Meetup at our Farmingdale Warehouse

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 08, 2021

How Many Solar Panels Do You Need?

When considering solar, the first question our clients usually ask is – how much will a solar panel installation cost? This simple question has a somewhat complicated answer, since cost will vary based on how...

Home Solar

Jan 15, 2021

How Does Going Solar Save You Money?

When considering going solar, one of the biggest advantages is saving money. On average, our solar systems pay for themselves within 4-7 years when purchased with cash. Homeowners that finance or lease their system can...

Home Solar

Jan 04, 2021

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. The 2020 spending bill...

Utility News

Nov 23, 2020

Why Is My Electric Bill So High?

PSEG and CONED customers facing bill surprises in fall 2020! “My bill is literally five times what it was last year.” “Am I crazy, or did everyone’s electric bill more than double this month?!” You’re...

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...

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