EmPower Solar Blog

Energy Technologies

Feb 02, 2015

Solar and the Super Bowl

Did you know both teams in this year's Super Bowl hail from solar-powered stadiums? The Patriots' Gilette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts has 1 MW solar...

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EmPower Solar

Jan 27, 2015

Like Her Father, this Daughter Likes the Sun

What's a better way to spend your college winter break than shadowing your dad at work? That's the mindset that Erin Connolly had when teaming...

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Home Solar

Jan 06, 2015

Does Solar Work When There’s No Sun?

Solar and cloudy weather might seem like a poor mix. Thankfully, in New York State, the net metering program allows homeowners to benefit from solar...

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Batteries, Storms and Resiliency

Dec 03, 2014

Solar Supplies During Power Outages

Power outages are a major inconvenience, and can even pose a serious danger. Families that rely on medical equipment need consistent electricity to power their...

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Home Solar

Nov 18, 2014

Top Ten Reasons for Long Islanders to Go Solar

Solar used to require an upfront investment for many Long Island homeowners. Now, thanks to new programs and incentives, solar makes sense right away! Whether...

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News

Nov 15, 2014

EmPower to LIPA: Hold the line on renewable programs budget

Earlier this week, LIPA announced that the 2014 budget for renewable energy programs will be cut by $26 million dollars compared to last year's budget....

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EmPower Solar

Oct 27, 2014

State-of-the-Art EmPower Solar Design Center Opens in Island Park

EmPower Solar celebrated the opening of its first Solar Design Center at Barnum Landing Shopping Center in Island Park, New York earlier this month.  The...

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News

Sep 22, 2014

Clean Energy & Climate Change for New York and Beyond

This weekend hosted a number of notable events that advocate for a clean energy future. The historic People's Climate March brought together over 310,000 participants...

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Electric Vehicles

Sep 15, 2014

Electric Vehicle Charging and National Drive Electric Week

EmPower Solar's EV charging stations are up and running just in time for National Drive Electric week! After receiving such a positive response for the...

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EmPower Solar

Aug 29, 2014

EmPowering CCE with Solar

Ever hear how "it's always better when we're together"? Well, the same can go for solar! EmPower Solar offers Employee/Member Solar Incentive Programs (ESIPs) for...

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