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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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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...

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...

Rising Panel Costs Hit Solar Power As Electric-Rate Hikes Boost Appeal

If you live on Long Island, you likely received a letter from PSEG warning that high electricity prices remain on the horizon. The utility recently...

Is Going Solar The Solution For Meeting New York City’s Energy Goals?

One of the nation’s most ambitious plans for reducing emissions is coming to town, and the clock is ticking for commercial building owners to lower...

New Energy Equity, EmPower Solar complete 2-MW rooftop solar system in Long Island

EmPower Solar and New Energy Equity have completed a large-scale community solar project on the roof of the Four Seasons Sunrooms of Long Island. “Community...

New Energy Equity completes 2-MW rooftop solar project on Long Island warehouse

In partnership with New Energy Equity, EmPower Solar has completed a commercial-scale 2MW community solar project on the rooftop of a warehouse in Holbrook, NY. This...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...