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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 22, 2022
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...
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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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...
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News
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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News
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...
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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...
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