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How LIers can prevent, or prep for, a power outage during hurricane season
“The intermittent nature of solar can’t guarantee a supply of energy continuously,” said David Schieren, CEO of EmPower Solar. “The...
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Press Release
March 10, 2023
Long Island solar installations jump 19% in 2022, bucking national trend
Solar installations jumped 19% in 2022, totaling 8,111 new systems being installed across Long Island. Nationally, solar installations dropped 16% last year. David Schieren,...
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News
February 24, 2023
Does Solar Really Make a Difference? A Look at Science, Marketing, and Consumer Feedback
Is solar energy making a difference? The short answer is yes, though there are concerns about the manufacturing and transportation of new panels. David G....
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Press Release
January 27, 2023
EmPower Solar named Quality Solar Installer 2023 by NYSERDA
Island Park, NY, January 25, 2023- EmPower Solar, one of the top solar installation companies on Long Island and the greater NYC area, was named...
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January 12, 2023
LIPA Announces Time-Of-Day Rate Proposal To Provide Customers Opportunities To Save Money, Support Clean Energy
The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) announced a proposal for a new Time-of-Day Rate that will be available to residential customers in 2024. Under the...
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News
December 22, 2022
Homeowners save through solar power
Although they were once considered futuristic, and far-fetched — electric and renewable energy powered are a now a reality on Long Island. Thousands of Long...
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November 1, 2022
Long Island Energy Conference: The future of sustainability and affordable energy
EmPower Solar CEO David G. Schieren spoke at the Long Island Energy Conference as a panelist focusing on the future of energy on Long Island....
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Press Release
September 15, 2022
SunPower grows Dealer Accelerator Program with investments in EmPower Solar and Renova Energy
National solar services provider SunPower has made minority investments in two more regional solar installers, EmPower Solar and Renova Energy. With these investments, Renova (California)...
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Press Release
August 24, 2022
EmPower Solar Named a Nextdoor 2022 Neighborhood Favorite Local Business
EmPower Solar Named a Nextdoor 2022 Neighborhood Favorite Local Business Island Park, NY, August 24, 2022— EmPower Solar has been named to the winning list...
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News
August 22, 2022
Federal climate act promises boost for solar, heat-pump projects on LI
Earlier this month, the Inflation Reduction Act was passed, enabling homeowners to receive a 30 percent federal tax credit. This piece of legislation raised the...
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Press Release
July 26, 2022
EmPower Solar Takes Top Spot on 2022 Top Solar Contractors List
Island Park, NY, July 26, 2022— Despite concerns over supply chain interruptions and tariff investigations, the U.S. solar industry saw record solar and energy storage...
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