516-837-3459EmPower Solar, officially opened an office in Queens after 15 years with a primary headquarters on Long Island.
The Queens location serves as a response to increased demand for solar in New York City, local recruitment needs and a business development campaign throughout the borough. EmPower plans to add 20 new employees to the Queens location over the next 12 months. EmPower Solar recently installed its 2,000th solar installation, with about 15 percent of projects located in New York City. The company expects that number to increase substantially as a response to improving financial return from tax incentives, high electricity rates, consumer interest in battery back-up systems and heightened public health concerns for air quality.
Solar delivers substantial value and savings for homeowners and businesses throughout New York City. Both the solar lease and solar loan provide significant immediate savings, with an additional property tax credit available upon installation.
As our company grows, we have also started to build community solar installations and subscriber management services. This product allows building owners to receive payments for hosting solar power systems at their properties. The solar energy generated is sold to residential customers located anywhere within that utility provider’s territory, allowing apartment dwellers and renters access to the benefits of solar energy, without any necessity for roof space or ownership.
In 2018, a new set of extended tax credits and increased rebates for New York City electricity consumers helped to spur solar demand in the region. Due to limited roof space in the city, carport and roof-top canopy projects are eligible for a bonus incentive from New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to make up for additional costs of construction. The 20 percent NYC property tax abatement scheduled to expire at the end of this year has been extended through 2021, and now backup battery systems qualify for a 10 percent credit.
In addition to home solar panel systems, EmPower also plans to bring its expertise in commercial solar systems, community solar systems, electric vehicle charging stations and backup power systems with them to Queens. EmPower Solar is a SunPower Master Dealer and a Tesla Powerwall Authorized Installer.
Our new office opening comes at a pivotal time in our states energy transformation. We couldn’t be more excited to grow with Queens and throughout the surrounding boroughs. Which reminds us, we’re hiring!
Come work with us to help impact your community with the power of energy independence.
Say goodbye to high-energy bills and hello to worry-free solar
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EmPower Solar develops, engineers, installs, and services solar and battery systems for residential and commercial clients. Since 2003, EmPower Solar has empowered thousands of New York homeowners and businesses with 47 megawatts of distributed solar. Its vision is to create a new energy paradigm powered by clean, renewable energy for a more prosperous, healthy, and civil world. The company culture is defined by the EmPowering Way, which results in consistent 5-star customer service reviews. For more information visit empower-solar.com.
