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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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Mar 08, 2021

How Many Solar Panels Do You Need?

When considering solar, the first question our clients usually ask is – how much will a solar panel installation cost? This simple question has a...

Feb 17, 2021

Rooftop Solar vs Community Solar for Long Island + NYC

Both rooftop solar systems and community solar programs provide efficient and cost-effective means to cut electricity expenses while reducing the carbon footprint of your household....

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Jan 15, 2021

How Does Going Solar Save You Money?

When considering going solar, one of the biggest advantages is saving money. On average, our solar systems pay for themselves within 4-7 years when purchased...

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Jan 04, 2021

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.

How Does the Federal Solar Tax Credit Work?

History of the Solar ITC Originally established by the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the 30% ITC (Investment Tax Credit) has been a success in...

Dec 02, 2020

EmPower Executives Helping to Advance NYS Solar Policy

For more than 15 years, EmPower Solar’s leadership has been involved with advancing solar policy in New York State. Today, we are more active than...

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Oct 29, 2020

EmPower Solar’s Brand Launch + Rededication

EmPower Solar was founded with the goal of powering the entire economy with clean energy—a goal which motivates us daily and influences every action that...

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Oct 27, 2020

Election Day 2020

With Election Day rapidly approaching, we reflect on the great privilege, honor, and responsibility that comes with living in a thriving democracy. EmPower is proud...

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Sep 24, 2020

Want to Join the Solar Industry? Start Here.

LEARN HOW TO GET STARTED IN ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING SECTORS! The U.S. solar industry employs 250,000 workers to bring clean, affordable solar energy...

Home Solar

Aug 22, 2020

Home Solar and Battery Backup for Reliable Energy During Outages

Be Prepared for the Next Storm with Solar and Storage The vulnerabilities of our current power grid become particularly apparent in the summer months when...

Energy Technologies

Jul 31, 2020

How Clean Energy Can Improve These 3 Health Issues

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CHOICES GO A LONG WAY FOR OUR BODIES, AS WELL AS OUR SHARED PLANET. It is common knowledge that the use of fossil...