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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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February 7, 2018

Long Island Engineer Heading To Space…Sort Of

Gregory Sachs is spending 45 days soaring through the stars aboard a spaceship designed by NASA. The only catch is that the ship is parked...

February 7, 2018

Sisters of St. Joseph installs community solar power system

Long Island’s first “community” solar installation that allows a group of ratepayers to collectively share in the cost-benefits of a large solar array is officially...

February 6, 2018

NextEra Energy Resources announces new solar plant in operation at Sisters of St. Joseph Brentwood, New York campus

The ground-mounted fixed-array system, co-developed and installed by Long Island-based EmPower Solar is located on approximately five acres owned by the Sisters of St. Joseph....

January 17, 2018

From Submarines and Solar Panels to NASA Space Simulation

A Brooklyn-based engineer-entrepreneur is heading to Johnson Space Center in Houston to spend 45 days in a simulated trip to space so NASA can learn...

January 5, 2018

Solar Power Trends on Long Island in 2018

Over the last five years, contractors on Long Island reported receiving more than 38,000 solar applications. This shows how interest in solar power on Long...

January 3, 2018

Island Parkers and LB Latino Civic team up for Puerto Rico relief

Among those seeking to contribute was Island Parker Joe Pontecorvo. “I thought, what can I bring to the table to lend a hand,” he said,...

December 19, 2017

Solar installer to sell 10-hour home backup battery on LI

EmPower Solar of Island Park is working with Tesla, the electric-car maker that owns national solar installer and panel maker SolarCity, to offer that company’s...

December 7, 2017

SunPower: Transformative Business Model Unlocks Financial Potential

A new opportunity has opened up for owners of Queens commercial buildings looking to gain income from renting out their unused roof space. As a...

December 7, 2017

Chamber Helps Connect Local Students With Tech Companies

The networking fair and partnerships have already produced results for many alumni. Pamela Tuwaidan, who now studies at LaGuardia Community College after graduating from Energy...

December 6, 2017

Long Island leads Empire State in solar power permits: PSEG

Long Island leads the state in solar power, according to permit records from PSEG. EmPower Solar marketing associate Samantha Padreddii said Long Island’s desire for...

November 2, 2017

MLK Center goes solar

The $130,000 project was one of several in the state that are part of a joint effort between Global Green and National Grid to make...

November 2, 2017

Long Beach community center gets solar panels, other upgrades

Long Beach officials unveiled the addition of new solar panels to the 36-year-old building’s roof and a new electrical system days before the Oct. 29...