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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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City in the Community’s Night Leagues is giving dozens of Flushing High School students the chance to shine at soccer

January 24, 2024

New York City FC Launches New Youth Soccer Weekend Programming ‘Night Leagues’ with EmPower Solar

September 14, 2023

New York City Football Club Announces EmPower Solar as Official Solar Partner

New York, N.Y., September 14, 2023 – New York City Football Club (NYCFC) today announced EmPower Solar, one of the top solar installation companies in...

LIPA will offer customers new time-of-day rate plan

Long Island Power Authority will begin offering new time of use rates, allowing customers to save more on their monthly electric bills. Energy will cost...

Long Island solar installations jump 19% in 2022, bucking national trend

Solar installations jumped 19% in 2022, totaling 8,111 new systems being installed across Long Island. Nationally, solar installations dropped 16% last year. David Schieren,...

February 24, 2023

Does Solar Really Make a Difference? A Look at Science, Marketing, and Consumer Feedback

Is solar energy making a difference? The short answer is yes, though there are concerns about the manufacturing and transportation of new panels. David G....

January 27, 2023

EmPower Solar named Quality Solar Installer 2023 by NYSERDA

Island Park, NY, January 25, 2023- EmPower Solar, one of the top solar installation companies on Long Island and the greater NYC area, was named...

January 12, 2023

LIPA Announces Time-Of-Day Rate Proposal To Provide Customers Opportunities To Save Money, Support Clean Energy

The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) announced a proposal for a new Time-of-Day Rate that will be available to residential customers in 2024. Under the...

December 22, 2022

Homeowners save through solar power

Although they were once considered futuristic, and far-fetched — electric and renewable energy powered are a now a reality on Long Island. Thousands of Long...

November 1, 2022

Long Island Energy Conference: The future of sustainability and affordable energy

EmPower Solar CEO David G. Schieren spoke at the Long Island Energy Conference as a panelist focusing on the future of energy on Long Island....

September 15, 2022

SunPower grows Dealer Accelerator Program with investments in EmPower Solar and Renova Energy

National solar services provider SunPower has made minority investments in two more regional solar installers, EmPower Solar and Renova Energy. With these investments, Renova (California)...

August 24, 2022

EmPower Solar Named a Nextdoor 2022 Neighborhood Favorite Local Business

EmPower Solar Named a Nextdoor 2022 Neighborhood Favorite Local Business Island Park, NY, August 24, 2022— EmPower Solar has been named to the winning list...