Press Releases + Media

For Earth Month, Newsday interviews EmPower Solar clients and explores their greener living habits. From solar to EV's to composting to DIY'ing more natural cleaning products, there are many ways to 'go green' with great convenience at no-cost!

EmPower Solar CEO David Schieren is proud to be among the LIA's seven new board members this year. "Today, organizations like this are more important than ever, serving as a central point of resources and guidance in an unprecedented time in history. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the LIA to ensure that Long Island comes out of this period stronger and more resilient than before!"

“It’s a great honor to be named SunPower’s 2019 ‘Commercial Regional Dealer of the Year,’ recognized for offering high quality, complete solar solutions alongside superior customer service to businesses in New York City and Long Island,” said David G. Schieren of EmPower Solar.

Though the credits are lower than the industry asked for, David Schieren, CEO at local developer EmPower Solar, said the increase will help "re-establish a viable marketplace." Community solar remains a small part of New York's solar market, and that's equally true on densely populated Long Island.

EmPower Solar, an Island Park-based solar installer, has received the NYSERDA Quality Solar Installer award for the second year in a row. In an effort to help New York homeowners during the solar research and purchase process, NYSERDA has developed a designation that recognizes solar installers who consistently meet high standards of quality. EmPower Solar earned a high quality score of above 4.0 for 2019 solar installations, qualifying for this designation.

A new study compared the different municipalities on the island to see which ones are the most solar friendly. Earlier this year, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act which adopted the most ambitious and comprehensive climate and clean-energy legislation in the U.S.

David Schieren, chief executive of Empower Solar, an Island Park installer of solar and battery systems, took issue with the new “benefit” charge. “I do not think any tax should be placed on solar customers unless the utilities do the hard work of modernizing rate structures for all customers that reflect market prices and can therefore leverage market forces to accelerated deployments of solar...”

Long Island Fight for Charity, the nation’s only all volunteer amateur charity boxing event, held its 16th annual main event Nov. 25 at the Hilton Long Island/Huntington. The evening’s Fight Card featured nine matches between local business professionals turned volunteer boxers. The event attracted more than 1,000 fans eager to cheer and support each of the charity boxers.

Businesses all over the City by the Sea are offering special deals and discounts to customers on Saturday. It's a great day to get out and support your local businesses, which contribute a lot to the city.

A coalition of over 40 elected officials, industry organizations, environmental groups, public advocates, and electricity ratepayers gathered at the Cradle of Aviation Museum  Wednesday morning to call on the Long Island Power Authority to reverse its recent decision to devalue compensation for community solar by almost 30 percent.

The Alumni Association is proud to announce a new and improved partnership with EmPower Solar. This year, you can enjoy even more great benefits.

"Even though for a lot of people doing something for the environment is a great thing, a lot of times you really need that savings catalyst to encourage people to adopt community solar and renewable energy in general." said Tara Bono, legislative liaison at Long Island Solar Energy Industry Association, on the changes to net metering.