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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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Going Green: Advice from the Experts

Living a more environmentally-conscious lifestyle can be done daily through the small actions that we make throughout the day. Actions like recycling and turning off...

Long Beach Green Streets Contest Crowns Winning Block

One of the state streets was the most energy efficient for the contest. Now they get to celebrate.

Kentucky Street: Most Energy Independent Street in Long Beach

Over 78 homes participated in the Long Beach State Street “Energy Independence” Contest by completing energy-related activities to earn points for their team. The $2,000...

Street vs. Street: Long Beach Neighborhood Competing To Go Greenest

It's block against block to see who can be the most energy efficient, and you can still get involved.

Popular Bike Share Program Returns to Long Island for 2017

Social Bicycles is excited to announce the return of its celebrated bike share program to Long Beach, NY. To coincide with the unofficial start of...

State Streets on Long Beach Battle It Out in Neighborhood Competition

This summer in the West End of Long Beach, neighbors will collaborate to represent their “State Street” in a competition that hopes to strengthen the...

Designing and Building “Solar Ready” Seminar

On Friday, April 28, local policy makers, and members of the Long Island building and design community came together to discuss a growing trend in...

EmPower Earns Top Award on East Coast

SUNPOWER AWARDS "RESIDENTIAL REGIONAL DEALER OF THE YEAR" TO LONG ISLAND COMPANY. SunPower by EmPower Solar, an Island Park-based solar installer, has received the SunPower...

Connecticut firm named solar developer for LI schools

New York State has awarded a potentially multimillion-dollar contract to a Connecticut company to be the approved installer of solar panels for Long Island schools.

January 13, 2017

FIVE FORMER DECATHLETES WHO BECAME ENTREPRENEURS

It's no surprise that many of the top-notch students who have participated in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon go on to have successful...

September 11, 2016

North Hempstead to host solar power event for residents

Property owners in unincorporated areas of North Hempstead Town will, for the rest of the year, be able to get free site assessments if they...

September 8, 2016

North Hempstead Announces the Launch of the New Solarize Campaign

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, the Town's Office of Sustainability and the Town Board are proud to announce the launch of the Solarize North...