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SunPower News: Key Information for EmPower Solar Customers

Update: October 21, 2024 Management of all SunPower solar leases previously held by SunPower Corporation/SunPower Financial have been successfully transferred...

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Batteries, Storms and Resiliency

Sep 01, 2022

All the homes on a street are without power except one, which has a Tesla Powerwall installed.

Tesla Powerwalls vs. Gas Generators

Ask any homeowner the best part of living on Long Island, and chances are they’ll say being able to experience all four seasons. From hot...

News

Aug 16, 2022

Investing in America’s Clean Energy Future: the Inflation Reduction Act

Solar Tax Credit Increased to 30% and Extended for 10 Years On August 12th, the House of Representatives passed the nation’s largest investment in climate...

Home Solar

Aug 09, 2022

A home on Long Island with solar panels on the roof. Buying a home with solar can be a great investment in your future, but there's a lot to know.

Buying and Selling a Home with Solar

The real estate market on Long Island right now is red hot. The average home price is up 9 percent from last year at this...

Home Solar

Jul 13, 2022

A house on Long Island has solar panels attached to the roof.

Top Solar Myths Debunked

As solar professionals, we’re used to answering all kinds of questions and debunking myths about solar, and we’re happy too! Education is an important part...

Home Solar

Jun 28, 2022

Solar panels on the tiered roof of a house near the ocean on Long Island. The Federal Solar Tax Credit allows homeowners to save money on their taxes when they install solar panels on their home. The Federal Solar Tax Credit allows homeowners to save money on their taxes when they install solar panels on their home.

Can Solar Panels Withstand Salt Water Corrosion?

At EmPower Solar, all of our favorite words start with the letter “S.” Sun, sand, salt, surf, summer, savings, and of course, solar! On Long...

Electric Vehicles

Jun 16, 2022

A white electric vehicle is being charged at a home charging station.

Should You Make the Switch to an EV?

For the first time ever, gas has topped $5 on Long Island. Experts are unable to predict when, and if, gas prices will decrease. There...

News

Jun 13, 2022

Federal Solar Policy Update

A functioning, uninterrupted power grid is crucial for the health and safety of the American public. We’ve witnessed the dire impact of power outages in...

Home Solar

Jun 07, 2022

A waterfront house on Long Island has solar panels on the roof to generate clean energy.

Save Money This Summer with Solar

It’s officially summer here in New York. To many New Yorkers, that means lots of beautiful beach days, tasty backyard barbecues, and increased energy bills....

Home Solar

May 17, 2022

Gray single family house in Long Island with solar panels installed on the roof.

How Does Solar Help Control Rising Costs

If your energy bills have reached such shocking heights that you thought there was a mistake, you’re not alone. Energy prices have skyrocketed in recent...

EmPowering Way

May 11, 2022

EmPower Solar installer poses in front of the company's truck.

Employee Spotlight: Alex Cotto, Solar Installer

Our solar installers work year-round, carrying 40+ lb panels up ladders to slanted roofs, installing solar panel systems at the rate of one job every...