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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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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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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...
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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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Press Release
June 8, 2021
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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May 5, 2021
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...
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March 29, 2021
LI coalition wants self-service building permits, but union cites safety concerns
"It’s about reducing the roadblocks and reducing costs," said David Schieren, chief executive of EmPower Solar.
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March 24, 2021
Texas’ Energy Crisis Is Our Crisis, Too
We must minimize energy usage, maximize renewable energy production, and protect our infrastructure to create both short-term and long-term solutions.
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March 17, 2021
A Clean Energy Makeover at The Nature Conservancy’s Uplands Farm Sanctuary
EmPower Solar worked with The Nature Conservancy in New York to add another 45 kW of solar plus an EV charger to their Uplands Farm...
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March 11, 2021
New Solar Roadmap Shows How Long Island Can Produce More Electricity Than the Region Uses Each Year
The report by The Nature Conservancy and Defenders of Wildlife demonstrates how Long Island can produce more solar electricity than the region uses all year...
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