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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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January 13, 2013
Newsday Highlights New EmPower Employees
Noel Ratner, of East Meadow, joins as controller. He previously held a similar position at Clear Skies Solar in Mineola. Zack Lerman joins as a...
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November 18, 2012
EmPower Recovering from Sandy
Both David Schieren and Greg Sachs, executives at EmPower Solar in Island Park, have seen storms come and go, but they never could have imagined...
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June 18, 2012
EmPower Receives “Clean Energy” Award
EmPower Solar was recently honored by Vision Long Island at the 2012 Smart Growth Awards where we received the "Clean Energy" award.
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May 24, 2012
Queens Chronicle: Leasing Makes Solar Energy Systems More Affordable
Solar energy, once thought to be out of reach for the average homeowner because of the perceived costs, is getting a second look thanks to...
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April 20, 2012
LIPA Expects Solar-paneled Homes to Double
The Long Island Power Authority expects the number of local homes with solar panels to double over the next three years, to 10,000, as local...
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February 13, 2012
BlogTalkRadio: Invest & Save Money with Solar Panels
Wouldn't it be amazing to significantly reduce your energy bills, maybe even eliminate your electricity costs completely? Solar energy isn't just a short-lived fad, it's...
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December 12, 2011
Go Green with 12: Freeport Fire Department Goes Solar
They save lives, and now the Freeport Fire Department is helping to save the planet. According to a Go Green with 12 News segment, Anchor...
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October 31, 2011
David Schieren Receives 40 Under 40 Award
EmPower Solar Chief Executive Officer David Schieren became passionate about clean energy while working as an institutional equity adviser at Merrill Lynch a decade ago....
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June 22, 2011
EmPower Solar is “Business of the Month”
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano recently showcased EmPower Solar as the Nassau County “Business of the Month” and toured their facility. EmPower Solar, an...
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April 22, 2011
LIPA Rebates Help FREE Go Solar
One of Long Island's largest solar-energy installations, encompassing 45 separate photovoltaic systems, was completed recently with the help of $2.1 million in LIPA rebates.
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