Category: News

EmPower Solar

May 28, 2021

Vision LI Main Street News: Interview with David G. Schieren, EmPower Solar CEO

Eric Alexander, Director, Vision Long Island sat down with David G. Schieren, CEO, EmPower Solar to discuss the current state of solar on Long Island,...

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Jan 04, 2021

How Does the Federal Solar Tax Credit Work?

History of the Solar ITC Originally established by the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the 30% ITC (Investment Tax Credit) has been a success in...

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EmPower Solar

Oct 29, 2020

EmPower Solar’s Brand Launch + Rededication

EmPower Solar was founded with the goal of powering the entire economy with clean energy—a goal which motivates us daily and influences every action that...

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Nov 15, 2019

Solar Panels + NYC New Construction | Solar + Green Roofs Now Required

Following in the footsteps of California, New York City now requires sustainable roofs for new construction. As part of The Climate Mobilization Act, builders must...

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Apr 05, 2019

Survey Shows Solar Knows No Party Lines

SOLAR HOMEOWNERS ARE EQUALLY DIVIDED BETWEEN POLITICAL AFFILIATIONS The results are in! Our team just reviewed the results from our annual client survey to learn...

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Oct 10, 2018

Why Were LI and NYC Electric Bills So High?

Record New York Heat Hits Our Bank Accounts From AC's to washing machines, the appliances you’re using today are more energy efficient than ever. If...

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Aug 29, 2018

Our response to Newsday: Solar panel leasing deals on LI plagued by consumer complaints

NOT ALL SOLAR IS CREATED EQUAL, AND IT'S IMPORTANT TO DO YOUR RESEARCH ON WHICH COMPANY AND PANELS YOU CHOOSE. As you may have seen,...

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Apr 27, 2018

Earth Day 2018

Earth Day represents an impactful and historical act of advocacy that created a worldwide movement - and a national one (hence, the EPA). To celebrate,...

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Jan 23, 2018

Trump Imposed Solar Tariffs – Now What?

For now, there will be no pricing changes. We remain confident in the bright future that solar promises.   Overview: After an 8 month long...

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Dec 22, 2017

Net metering and VDER on Long Island – an Overview and Concise Timeline

WHAT IS BEING PROPOSED AND HOW WILL NET METERING CHANGE FOR SOLAR PANEL CUSTOMERS ON LONG ISLAND? The proposed changes to net metering on Long...

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