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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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December 31, 2020

Supervisor Congratulates EmPower Solar Of Farmingdale

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino joined EmPower Solar in celebrating the grand opening of their new location at 1000 Fulton St. in Farmingdale.

EmPower Solar Opens Operations Center in Flourishing Farmingdale Community

EmPower Solar, a leading Long Island-based solar installer, has added an operations center in Farmingdale to support the rapid expansion of its residential and commercial...

October 22, 2020

Businesses use branded promotional products to stay visible during pandemic

Tara McDermott, director of customer experience and stakeholder relations at Island Park-based EmPower Solar, placed an order with Sir Speedy for branded shirts for about...

September 8, 2020

Oceanfront Homeowners Association Subscribes to Solarize Program

Oceanfront Homeowners Association Subscribes to Solarize Program. EmPower Solar has partnered with The Dunes at Arverne by the Sea to bring solar to the Queens...

September 3, 2020

Generators, batteries spring to life when power conks out after Isaias

When Tropical Storm Isaias hit on Aug. 4, thousands of private generators and even some solar-fueled batteries powered on across Long Island, and so did...

COVID-19 lockdown disrupted solar projects on Long Island, figures show

“This year, undoubtedly, there’s been a dent in consumer sentiment,” Schieren added. “Even though more and more homeowners are thinking about home improvement, it can’t...

Rooftop revolution: Coronavirus chill upends solar power industry

"EmPower Solar, a rooftop installer based in Long Island, spent New York’s lockdown on “game changing initiatives” such as digitising sales and paperwork, and using...

Politico – Dead in the Water

Politico - Dead in the Water - New York's Clean Energy Sector Looks for a Jump Start

COVID-19 wallops New York green-energy sector

Schieren had planned for this to be a record year for the company, notably in commercial installations, and hopes to get back to work soon....

New York Solar Company Powering Progress Amid COVID-19 Shutdown

New York Solar Company Powering Progress Amid COVID-19 Shutdown. EmPower Solar, an Island Park-based solar installer has ceased installation work but maintains its office staff...

How LI homeowners are shrinking their carbon footprint

For Earth Month, Newsday interviews EmPower Solar clients and explores their greener living habits. From solar to EV's to composting to DIY'ing more natural cleaning...

EmPower CEO Joins Board of LIA

EmPower Solar CEO David Schieren is proud to be among the LIA's seven new board members this year. "Today, organizations like this are more important...