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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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EmPower Solar Honored with SunPower 2019 “Commercial Regional Dealer of the Year” Award

“It’s a great honor to be named SunPower’s 2019 ‘Commercial Regional Dealer of the Year,’ recognized for offering high quality, complete solar solutions alongside superior...

February 7, 2020

Long Island Boosts Credit Offered to Community Solar Developers

Though the credits are lower than the industry asked for, David Schieren, CEO at local developer EmPower Solar, said the increase will help "re-establish a...

January 28, 2020

NYSERDA Names EmPower Solar 2020 Quality Solar Installer

EmPower Solar, an Island Park-based solar installer, has received the NYSERDA Quality Solar Installer award for the second year in a row. In an effort...

December 27, 2019

How Solar-Friendly Is Long Island?

A new study compared the different municipalities on the island to see which ones are the most solar friendly. Earlier this year, Governor Andrew Cuomo...

December 10, 2019

State eyes new charge for home solar systems starting in 2021

David Schieren, chief executive of Empower Solar, an Island Park installer of solar and battery systems, took issue with the new “benefit” charge. “I do...

December 3, 2019

What A Few Punches are Worth: 16th Long Island Fight for Charity

Long Island Fight for Charity, the nation’s only all volunteer amateur charity boxing event, held its 16th annual main event Nov. 25 at the Hilton...

November 28, 2019

Small Business Saturday

Businesses all over the City by the Sea are offering special deals and discounts to customers on Saturday. It's a great day to get out...

November 13, 2019

Solar Advocates Call for LIPA to Reverse Decision that Will End Community Solar on Long Island

A coalition of over 40 elected officials, industry organizations, environmental groups, public advocates, and electricity ratepayers gathered at the Cradle of Aviation Museum Wednesday morning...

August 23, 2019

Stony Brook Alumni Association Offering New and Improved Perks

The Alumni Association is proud to announce a new and improved partnership with EmPower Solar. This year, you can enjoy even more great benefits.

Changes to Net Metering Could Deter Large Solar Projects

"Even though for a lot of people doing something for the environment is a great thing, a lot of times you really need that savings...

NEWSDAY: Battery System Incentives

"It's a no-brainer. For the same price as a home gas generator, homeowners can now install a storage system that's using clean energy they're already...

Panel Shines Light on Solar

Industry experts including EmPower Solar CEO David G. Schieren addressed a group of nearly 80 business leaders at “Why Commercial Solar Right Now,” a panel...