Category: Home Solar

Oct 21, 2021

Solar 101 + Electricity Essentials: Exploring Solar System Ratings + Key Factors for Performance

So you’re looking to go solar – they’re telling you that you need a 10kW system but your neighbor with the same house as your needs a 12kW system. Then your friend one town over...

Home Solar

Oct 07, 2021

Is Solar Worth It On Long Island?

It’s no secret that Long Island has some of the highest electrical costs in the Northeast, and we’re reminded of this each time energy rates increase. What many don’t realize is that Long Island receives...

Home Solar

Sep 23, 2021

Advantages & Disadvantages of Solar Energy – 7 Pros and Cons

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...

Home Solar

Sep 10, 2021

New York Solar Incentives and Rebates

Over the past ten years, the cost of going solar has fallen 82%. While the cost of PV (photovoltaic) system equipment has decreased, another part of the puzzle is the variety of incentives offered by...

Home Solar

Aug 13, 2021

Solar Energy Basics

Solar power has gained popularity in recent years, and it’s clear it’s not going anywhere. The financial and environmental benefits make utilizing solar energy profoundly advantageous for homes and businesses alike. If you’re new to...

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...

1 2 3 … 6 Next »