Author: EmPower Solar

Batteries, Storms and Resiliency

May 01, 2015

SunPower Solar Battery Backup Power

Last night, Tesla announced the launch of Tesla Energy, which will offer solar battery storage systems to homes and businesses. Adding battery backup to solar installations is...

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Smart Homes

Apr 24, 2015

Earth Day with United Way

On Wednesday, EmPower Solar honored to attend the groundbreaking of United Way of Long Island's "First in the Country" DOE Zero Energy Ready Home. The...

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Real Estate

Apr 24, 2015

Thanks, Trees! Happy Arbor Day 

Today is Arbor Day! We love trees and all the things they do soak up rainwater, create shadows and shade, provide habitat for birds and...

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News

Apr 22, 2015

Beyond Oil for Earth Day 2015

This Monday, April 20th, marked the five year anniversary of the BP Oil Spill. The disaster leaked 200 million gallons of crude oil into the...

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EmPower Solar

Mar 20, 2015

How to Find the Right Solar Company

Hiring a solar contractor can be a challenge, especially when limited time after work is spent on accomplishing more pressing tasks. You want to make...

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EmPower Solar

Feb 26, 2015

EmPower Musicians Share the Stage

Last month at our Winter Banquet, we were fortunate to be graced by some of our EmPower Solar musicians: Ed, Mike, Mat, and Matt. With...

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Energy Technologies

Feb 02, 2015

Solar and the Super Bowl

Did you know both teams in this year's Super Bowl hail from solar-powered stadiums? The Patriots' Gilette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts has 1 MW solar...

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EmPower Solar

Jan 27, 2015

Like Her Father, this Daughter Likes the Sun

What's a better way to spend your college winter break than shadowing your dad at work? That's the mindset that Erin Connolly had when teaming...

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Batteries, Storms and Resiliency

Dec 03, 2014

Solar Supplies During Power Outages

Power outages are a major inconvenience, and can even pose a serious danger. Families that rely on medical equipment need consistent electricity to power their...

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Home Solar

Nov 18, 2014

Top Ten Reasons for Long Islanders to Go Solar

Solar used to require an upfront investment for many Long Island homeowners. Now, thanks to new programs and incentives, solar makes sense right away! Whether...

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