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SunPower News: Key Information for EmPower Solar Customers

Update: August 28, 2024 Maxeon Solar Technologies has confirmed that, if you own a SunPower system that includes SunPower-branded panels...

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Jun 30, 2021

EmPowered Women in Solar: Lauren Armata

We continue to see more and more women shifting to roles in industries that have been predominantly led by men. According to the 2020 National...

EmPowering Way

Jun 09, 2021

Electric Vehicles at a recent EV Meetup at our Farmingdale Warehouse

EmPower Solar Clients Embrace Electrify Your Life® Lifestyle Trend

It’s been two years to the day that we trademarked the term “Electrify Your Life,” incorporating it into our brand and everything we do. We...

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,...

Home Solar

May 14, 2021

A well-kept house next to the water has solar panels on the roof.

The Importance of Solar Energy

The importance of solar energy in the United States is underscored by its capacity to produce electricity sustainably, reducing reliance on fossil-fueled power plants, and...

Batteries, Storms and Resiliency

Apr 30, 2021

Tesla Announces Updates to Powerwall Policy and Software Upgrades

Tesla’s Big Solar and Storage News As of last month, Tesla’s online ordering portal began accepting orders for new Powerwall units only when paired with...

Apr 14, 2021

How to Read Reviews + Find the Best Solar Company

If you’re thinking that it’s time to go solar, you’re not alone; solar power is becoming increasingly more popular. With rising electricity costs, and especially...

Home Solar

Mar 30, 2021

How Many kWh Should you Plan for your EV, Geothermal, Heat Pumps and Other Large Loads?

In our last blog post, we explored how many solar panels you need for an average home. This week we are going to look at...

Mar 08, 2021

How Many Solar Panels Do You Need?

When considering solar, the first question our clients usually ask is – how much will a solar panel installation cost? This simple question has a...

Feb 17, 2021

Rooftop Solar vs Community Solar for Long Island + NYC

Both rooftop solar systems and community solar programs provide efficient and cost-effective means to cut electricity expenses while reducing the carbon footprint of your household....

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Jan 15, 2021

How Does Going Solar Save You Money?

When considering going solar, one of the biggest advantages is saving money. On average, our solar systems pay for themselves within 4-7 years when purchased...