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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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EmPower Solar

Apr 22, 2022

A family home on Long Island that has installed solar panels on the roof. The house is surrounded by beautiful green landscaping.

Why You Should Go Solar Today

If you’ve filled up your car's tank with gas recently, you’ve probably experienced shock and awe at the final number. Your hand might even have...

News

Apr 15, 2022

A wide open space on Long Island has solar panels installed to generate clean energy. NY-SUN initiative expansion will help New York become nation

NY-Sun Initiative Expands to 10 GW of Solar by 2030

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced that it will expand the installation goal of the NY-Sun initiative from 6 to 10 gigawatts by 2030...

Electric Vehicles

Jan 24, 2022

How to Use Your Solar Panels to Charge Your Electric Vehicle

There are many advantages to pairing home solar panels with your electric vehicle–notably to maximize savings. Using the power generated by your solar system, you...

News

Jan 19, 2022

NYS Solar & Battery 2022 Policy Roundup

New and Renewed Opportunities for Commercial Solar and Community Solar Projects: NYSERDA + PSC Solar Roadmap. One of Governor Hochul’s first official acts was to...

Commercial Solar

Dec 28, 2021

Everything You Should Know About Solar Hosting

While the number of solar panel installations continues to increase on Long Island and in NYC, not every home or business owner can install panels...

Home Solar

Dec 16, 2021

residential home with solar panel installation

Everything You Should Know About Solar Panel Installation

On Long Island and in NYC more and more homeowners are installing solar panels on their roofs to offset rising electricity costs and minimize their...

Home Solar

Dec 16, 2021

LIPA Net Meter Successor Agreement Reached

For nearly two decades, behind-the-meter solar power systems used a system called net metering, which credited any solar kilowatt-hour exports to the grid one-for-one against...

Home Solar

Oct 21, 2021

Solar 101 + Electricity Essentials: Exploring Solar System Ratings + Key Factors for Performance

So you’re looking to go solar – they’re telling you that you need a 10kW system but your neighbor with the same house as your...

Home Solar

Oct 07, 2021

Is Solar Worth It On Long Island?

It’s no secret that Long Island has some of the highest electrical costs in the Northeast. We’re reminded of this each time energy rates increase....

Home Solar

Sep 23, 2021

A house on Long Island has a number of solar panels on the roof.

Advantages + Disadvantages of Solar Energy: 8 Pros and Cons

Switching to solar energy offers energy independence, reducing reliance on the electric grid with a consistent power supply. However, the suitability of your roof, including...