{"id":16098,"date":"2023-03-24T23:30:22","date_gmt":"2023-03-24T23:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.empower-solar.com\/?p=16098"},"modified":"2023-05-16T19:49:26","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T19:49:26","slug":"looking-for-a-new-job-try-a-solar-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/empower-solar.com\/en\/blog\/looking-for-a-new-job-try-a-solar-career\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking for a New Job? Try a Solar Career."},"content":{"rendered":"

Take a look around your neighborhood and you\u2019ll notice that more and more homes are installing rooftop solar. This renewable energy technology has emerged as one of the most affordable ways to avoid rising costs and ensure savings for years to come. Homeowners who go solar have the opportunity to reduce their electricity bills significantly, often to just $20 a month, which is the required grid connection fee. Compare this to the average monthly electricity bill on Long Island, and it\u2019s not hard to see why solar is such a popular money-saving option.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Solar panels were previously seen as an expensive technology reserved only for wealthy homeowners, but times have changed. The increased affordability of solar, coupled with rising energy prices, has made it a popular option for homeowners. Rising demand and ambitious state goals have aligned to make New York a thriving incubator for solar careers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Solar job creation in New York<\/span><\/h3>\n

While New York already is the<\/span> #3 state for solar jobs<\/span><\/a>, last year NYS released their <\/span>Scoping Plan<\/span><\/a>, which details how the state plans to meet their climate goals by reducing harmful carbon emissions. In addition to reducing air pollution, the plan aims to create over 211,000 jobs in the renewable energy sector by 2030, and 318,000 by 2040. Solar companies are already beginning to increase their hiring efforts to meet demands. NYS is also providing a <\/span>$249,000 grant<\/span><\/a> to fund United Way of Long Island\u2019s Power Up! Wind, Solar & Renewables program, which will help train Long Island students and develop a diverse, renewable energy workforce.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Top 5 reasons to consider a career in solar<\/span><\/h3>\n

Solar is a booming industry on Long Island and in New York City. Over <\/span>70,000 homeowners<\/span><\/a> across Nassau and Suffolk county have installed solar, and we expect that number to continue to rise as the price of utility increases and the cost of going solar decreases. This has caused the renewable energy sector to grow exponentially across the island, creating hundreds of jobs for New Yorkers of all experience levels.<\/span><\/p>\n

The solar industry provides a unique experience and many benefits for career-seekers. Here are the top five reasons to consider a solar career.<\/span><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 You can help people save money<\/h4>\n

When homeowners add solar panels to their homes, they are able to reduce their electric bills each month. As a solar professional, you are able to empower families to offset traditional energy spending through solar energy. Since 2003, EmPower Solar has been able to help clients save over 20 million dollars in energy spending alone. With traditional energy prices on the rise, having the opportunity to help homeowners save money and invest in their future can be incredibly rewarding.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 You are able to work with cutting-edge technology<\/h4>\n

Solar panels have come a long way, especially in recent years. Panels now are more efficient than ever before, and with total home electrification<\/a>, homeowners can use advanced energy technology to make their home more green. After installing solar, clients can pair their system with a backup battery to ensure that they maintain power during blackouts. They can also use solar energy to charge their electric vehicle, and heat and cool their home with an electric heat pump. By combining these technologies, homeowners can electricity their homes and invest in the most advanced technologies available.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 You can grow your skills<\/h4>\n

Renewable energy is an ever-changing industry. As the technology involved continues to advance, so must your skills. Working in solar provides you with the unique opportunity to continue to learn not only about the policy side of renewable energy, but about the technology and the skills involved too.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 There are opportunities for career advancement<\/h4>\n

When you enter the renewable energy workforce, you will find that there are numerous opportunities for career advancement. Solar careers are constantly evolving, and you may begin your professional journey in one position, and move into many other roles as your experience grows. For anybody looking to experience different sides of one industry, solar can offer you that and more.<\/p>\n

5. You get to help save the world<\/h4>\n

This might sound like an exaggeration, but it really is true. Each homeowner that goes solar is able to offset their carbon footprint. To date, EmPower Solar has distributed 50 megawatts of clean, renewable energy across LI and NYC. Being able to make a difference in your local community is one of the top reasons for a solar career, you get to make a difference everyday!<\/p>\n

Start your solar career<\/span><\/h3>\n

Right now, EmPower Solar is hiring for a number of positions, some of which include:<\/span><\/p>\n