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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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New Energy Equity and EmPower Solar Expand New York Footprint with 2MW Community Solar Project

EmPower Solar and New Energy Equity have completed a commercial-scale 2MW community solar project to provide discounted energy to PSEG Long Island customers. Read about...

November 8, 2021

The state is working against itself to secure a solar future. The governor can change that.

New York is working against itself in securing a solar future, with glaring setbacks in motion despite the state's latest solar goal, announced by Gov....

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November 25, 2021

Bethpage studios seek IDA tax aid for $6 million solar panel project

We are proud to help Grumman Studios transition to a greener future with a 3 MW solar + battery community solar project benefiting the environment...

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September 28, 2021

State to provide $3 million to restart home battery rebate program

Our CEO David G. Schieren shares his thoughts on how the $3 million reboot of a New York State solar+battery rebate program can benefit customers...

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October 27, 2021

LIPA weighing a ‘solar tax’ on new home installations

Industry leaders - including our CEO David Schieren- speak out against PSC and LIPA's proposed 'Customer Benefit Contribution' (CBC), which is essentially a tax on solar...

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October 8, 2021

Power players

Our CEO David Schieren recently spoke at the LIBN Energy Summit alongside other renewable energy experts, highlighting the immense opportunity that solar offers our economy. In addition...

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November 18, 2021

New York lawmakers, industry group seek to halt “solar tax” on rooftop systems

New York policymakers and solar industry groups are calling on LIPA and the state to rethink the proposed "Customer Benefit Contribution" (CBC) charge, or solar...

September 4, 2021

WSJ: Going Solar with a Mosaic Loan

An EmPowered client was interviewed by The Wall Street Journal about his experience going solar with a Mosaic loan.

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August 31, 2021

Beechwood Plans to Expand Community Solar Power Initiative with EmPowerSolar

Beechwood became the area’s first residential developer to offer discounted power to a handful of its tenants and homeowners in January, when it launched a...

DOE officially roles out online solar permitting tool for local governments

“Reducing administrative burdens for solar companies and their customers would expedite the process of installing solar and therefore reduce costs,” said Tara McDermott, Director of...

NYC and Long Island Students Win Student Solar Competition

Teams from Cold Spring Harbor, Commack, Old Westbury, Nesconset, Brooklyn, and Long Beach receive awards and scholarship prizes from EmPower Solar.

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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 battery serves as storage to...