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About EmPower Solar

EmPower Solar specializes in residential solar solutions throughout the New York area. It sells solar panels, battery backup, electric car charging stations and other solar equipment from manufacturers including SunPower and Tesla. EmPower also offers installation and maintenance services. Its panels are backed by both a 25-year output and leak-free guarantee.

Pros
  • SunPower and Tesla products
  • Variety of solar solutions
  • 25-year output guarantee
  • Leak-free guarantee
  • Multiple financing options
Cons
  • Limited pricing info
  • Only available in New York

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    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2024

    I would recommend EmPower Solar to anybody else. They are all around excellent. I liked their customer service and price. Also, the representative was always available. She would always call me back, give me all sorts of options that we could do. She made it very easy. The installers had tremendous respect for the property.

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    Thank you so much for your sweet words, Edward! We're excited to continue to provide quality service for the lifetime of your system!

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    Reviewed Dec. 23, 2023

    EmPower Solar has the best price and value. I spoke with a salesperson, who was very informative and straightforward with me, and then he presented a PowerPoint presentation, several of them with different options. They sent me a contract, DocuSign, which I did. I wired money and solar was installed. There were benchmarks. So, on certain benchmarks, I paid. I've had a completely positive experience with the installation. The installation went very smoothly. They did it on time as promised and we've had no subsequent issues. They had subsequent issues, I contacted them and they got back to me right away with decent responses. I had a completely positive experience with EmPower Solar.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Hi Dustin, thank you so much for the sweet words! We're so glad to hear that you had a great experience with us and are pleased with our team during your solar journey from start to finish. We look forward to providing you with the same great experience for the lifetime of your system!

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    Reviewed Dec. 22, 2023

    EmPower Solar’s signing-up process was very easy. They review it through a video chat and then, they send papers. You go over them and sign them. You just do a monthly payment, they approve you, and everything is good. During the installation, one of the Wi-Fi things that gives you the energy consumption was defective and they had to come back the next day. So, it would have been a day, but it took them a day and a half. They also installed a new roof for me.

    Since having the solar system, I don't pay electricity. It used to be 300 to 700 a month. Plus you save 3,500 a year on your property taxes. It saves you for the next five years. You get a tax credit on federal and you can keep it but your monthly payment should be higher. Or you can give it back to them and your monthly bill would be lower for the finance purpose. I leased it for 15 years and the first five years, I'm not even paying. Compared to everybody else, EmPower came cheaper and has better quality. They have such a good reputation that they don't need to sell themselves.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Hi Vito, thank you so much for the kind words! We're so glad to hear that you had a great experience with us. Wishing you many more sunny, high-production days ahead!

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    Reviewed Dec. 22, 2023

    The whole process with EmPower was smooth. The reps were very informative on what was going on and what the steps were in the process. Everything was explained and it ended up being done earlier than the expected timeline. The installers seemed very organized and friendly. Each individual in the team knew what they were doing and what they had to do. The application on my phone is a nice little check to see if things are working and also to see how much you're saving, how much you're drawing from the grid, and how much you're using. I was happy that everything worked out smoothly and what was promised was delivered.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Hi Al, thank you so much for your feedback we love to hear from customers like yourself. We strive to deliver top-notch service and are happy to hear that our team hit the mark for you. We are so happy to hear that you are maximizing your savings by being energy-independent!

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    Reviewed Dec. 22, 2023

    EmPower Solar has some really good reviews about their setup and the way they finance, and to me, that was attractive. Signing up was easy. They did have different managers from different departments. So, then I went up the ladder until I had the final review. The installation was fairly easy because I had inspection people come by to see if it was even possible. They sent people on the roof to make sure that everything was sound. The installation process took a day and a half.

    Since the installation, my power is still the same. The lights don't flicker. I have an app, so I can see what I produce and what I export back into the grid. During the summer months, I'm saving a ton of money. It's better for me budget-wise and I know what I'm gonna be paying each month instead of having a surprise $400 electric bill. I enjoy going solar. It was one of the smartest things I've done, especially with all the high prices and the inflation and everything that's going on now. The solar panels put a relief in my budget. EmPower also has good incentives where they'll send you a gift card if whoever you're talking to eventually signs up.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review, Wayne! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your experience with our team throughout your installation and that you are glad that you decided to go solar. We wish you many more sunny high-production days ahead to continue to maximize your savings.

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    Reviewed Dec. 22, 2023

    I was looking for a solar system and I was being refused by most of the companies because I was living very close to the water. I couldn't understand why that was a problem. When this gentleman called me from EmPower, I told him that and thought that they were gonna tell me the same thing, that because I live next to the water, they won't do it. The gentleman said, "No. Why shouldn't we?" He was very helpful, giving me all kinds of information. I had a very good experience with EmPower. I was very happy with everything they did and they held on their promises. They were on time. Now, my electrical bill is significantly less than before.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Hi Armine, thank you so much for the kind words! We're so glad to hear that you had a great experience with us and are already seeing the savings on your electric bill! Wishing you many more sunny high production days ahead!

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    Reviewed Dec. 22, 2023

    EmPower Solar is an amazing company. I've been recommending them to all my other friends. I had an excellent experience. The signup process was very easy. They follow through. Any time I have a problem, their team gives me a call back. The installation was very easy and seamless. There is an app they give you and on that app, you can track your progress.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Thanks for taking the time to leave this review, Reena. We're so glad to hear that you're happy with your system and our team. We look forward to providing you with the same great experience for many years to come!

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    Reviewed Dec. 22, 2023

    The signing-up process with EmPower was excellent. Everything was done on the computer. The reps said what was going to happen and it happened at that time when they said it would. The paperwork for them to do it and getting it approved and linking it to my electric company, were done very smoothly. My electric rate doubled since the year before but my bill stayed the same because of the solar.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    We are so happy to hear that you had an amazing experience with our team and that you are already seeing your savings with solar. Thank you for taking the time Pezhman to leave this review, your feedback is greatly appreciated!

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    Reviewed Dec. 22, 2023

    EmPower Solar's signup process was easy. My salesman did everything, so I didn't have to do too much to deal with the customer. EmPower is the best. I hear a lot of stories about other companies doing a lousy job and not turning the people's power on, and that didn't happen with EmPower. The price could be a little less, but installation was quick, easy and clean and they did a fantastic job. I have the app, and it's great because it tells me what I'm using and how much the panels are making. I have seen another app that does not do that. It just tells the user what the panels are making.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Hi Gregory, thank you so much for the kind words and for taking the time to leave us a review! We're so glad to hear that you had a great experience with us and are pleased with your system!

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    Reviewed Dec. 3, 2023

    I looked at their proposals, what they offer, and the customer service who gave me online consultation because they did a video conference call where they explained how it works. And I realized that this is a serious company and they probably will do a good job. My installation experience was very positive. I'm happy with them. It's a good thing. They gave us an application where I could see how much energy is produced and how much energy is consumed and I could see exactly that I'm saving a lot of money and this is exactly what they wanted. I would recommend them. They're a good company.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Thanks for taking the time to leave this review, Roman. We're so glad to hear that you're happy with your experience with us and your system by maximizing your savings by going solar.

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    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2023

    Signing up with EmPower was all done virtually and one person came to the house. The way it was run was convenient. The experience since going solar has been great and I'm glad we did it. We're saving money and everything's A-OK. People should go for it.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Hi Richard, thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to write us a review. We are so glad to hear you are happy with your experience with us and our team and are happy with your decision to go solar!

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    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2023

    My experience with them was very pleasant. We did it over the phone and then we met live. The installation went very smoothly. We love the experience of going solar. Right now, we're in the positive for New York. We're accumulating credits with PSEN&G.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Thank you for the kind words, Frank! We shared your feedback with our team, and are grateful to have you as a customer! Glad to hear you are happy with your installation and that you went solar. Wishing you many more high-production days!

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    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2023

    Signing up with EmPower Solar was very easy. They were very receptive if I had any questions and would respond within the day or so. They were prompt. For the installation, the crew prepped the wiring before and then the panels took a day to do it. It was working right after they left. Everything's working as it should and I'm satisfied. We've been saving a lot and our electric bill is lower. We pretty much just paying for PSE&G service and the loan for the panels. I wouldn't mind recommending EmPower if somebody asks me.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Thank you for your feedback, Brian. We are so happy you had an easy and pleasant installation process with our team and are already seeing the savings by going solar on your electric bill. If you recommend us to anyone you know, please don't forget to have them mention your name so you can benefit from our referral program!

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    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2023

    The salesperson, Scott, was amazing. He quickly gave me a rundown of the plan. The installation was set to be about four months out but they did it within three months, which made me very happy. In terms of breadth of knowledge, the fact that they have somebody dedicated to each step of the process made it much better. I had somebody who was the installation contact. I also had somebody post-installation when I had an issue with trying to figure out the readings on the panels. All of them were amazing.

    The installation was a single day. They came in the morning, shut the power off to the house, installed the panels on the roof, reconnected everything and were out by 4:00 in the afternoon. When the panels were installed, they also installed a Wi-Fi box that connects to my router so I can connect on my phone through their app to monitor my panel, see my panel output over a long period of time or instantaneously. The app's been great. They added more features to it, which allowed me to have more understanding of what a single panel is doing at a time. It makes me more comfortable because I can now decide whether each panel is working rather than the system as a whole.

    I recently wanted to expand and do the battery back up to the solar. EmPower offers it. But between APR and cost, it's cost-prohibitive at the moment. It would have been a lot cheaper if I had done it at the same time. But I'm very satisfied with the portion that I had done. EmPower Solar is the only solar company I would recommend. The person who I referred was going with another company when I said, "Before you sign with them, talk to EmPower." He did and was sold on it too.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Thank you for the kind words, Daniel! We shared your feedback with our team and Scott, and are grateful to have you as a customer!

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    Reviewed Nov. 12, 2023

    So far, EmPower did what they said they're gonna do. They eliminated the bill, and everything is working fine. Monitoring is fine. So, they held up their end of the bargain. Upon sign-up, they were very helpful and transparent about everything through the whole process. They answered all my questions. I did have another company, and the specs that EmPower gave me, even though they cost a little bit more than the competitor, the warranty, and the fact that everything is through them and not third parties, and the amount of the kilowatts they were putting into the home with the panels, and the technology of the panels far surpassed the competition. The app they provide is very simple and easy to read. As far as the bill, I never pay more than $24 a month to the electric company anymore. I'd highly recommend EmPower.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Thank you so much for your sweet words, Vishnuchan! We're excited to continue to provide quality service for the lifetime of your system and maximize your savings on your electric bills!

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    Reviewed Nov. 12, 2023

    The installation was a quick process. They were very neat and they did everything. They had the system charged up and running and signed off on by the town with no problem. The system generated a lot of electricity. It's only been installed for just about a year now and we have a credit of 5,000 kilowatts, which is great. But one of the things that they didn't divulge to us is how often it has to be cleaned. We still don't know. The panels get dirty especially on the roof. Also, we were supposed to get a certain amount of money when I filed my taxes but they didn't say that in order for us to get that money back, we have to have owed so I didn't get the full amount. They didn't say that the tax credit does not come automatically. It's based on how much you make. Also, I don't have the dependents to get back that kind of money.

    One of the things that sold us was for example, our system cost 65,000, they said that we would get approximately 20,000 something towards the credit to pay for it for the loan, which is not with EmPower Solar. It's with the finance company. Now, the payment will be higher than what it was. Our payment per month might be like 240 now and it was supposed to go down to like 143 or something to that effect with a $22,000 credit, which we obviously were not going to get to help us with the solar. That was a little unclear and not defined. You don't find all that stuff out until you see a tax person to explain to you. Other than that, we have recommended them.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Hi Alicia and Mike, thank you so much for the kind words! We're so glad to hear that you had a great experience with us. If you have any further questions or need assistance with recommended maintenance or your tax credits please reach out to our team!

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    Reviewed Nov. 12, 2023

    I was going with a different solar company but they were putting me under a lot of pressure. I found EmPower and the salesman, Caleb, was so great. He was very knowledgeable and he answered all the questions. He was even sending me Google reviews and things like that. He never gave me any pressure and their solar panels are way better. I'm super happy with how everything turned out and the time. Caleb told me that it was gonna be a four to six months turnaround but it ended up being a three-month install. Since going solar, my utility bill has really gone down. Now, the season is over and I'm overproducing energy. I'm gonna get credit because my utility bill last time was like $32.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Thank you for your feedback, Christian! We are happy to hear that you decided to install with us and had a pleasant experience with Caleb. Wishing you many more savings with solar for the lifetime of your system and we look forward to continuing to provide you with top-notch service!

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    Reviewed Nov. 11, 2023

    Signing up with EmPower was done over the phone and the internet and it was easy. Everything worked out with the installation. It took about a day and a half but everything was fine. Going solar has been good so far. We’ve been saving money.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Thank you so much for your sweet words, Scott. We're excited to continue to provide quality service for the lifetime of your system!

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    Reviewed Nov. 11, 2023

    The representative was fabulous and very informative. He was a local guy and I felt very comfortable. We had a couple of meetings, presentations, explanations and emails. The installation team was perfect, wonderful, hardworking and quality people. And they’re happy people to be working for EmPower. Empower is treating their people good and fairly.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Thanks for the kind words, Patrick! We look forward to providing you with the same great experience for many years to come.

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    Reviewed Nov. 10, 2023

    After speaking with several different companies, we opted to work with EmPower Solar for our solar panels. Their customer service was great and responsive, and we were very happy with our solar energy. A couple of years later we had EmPower Solay install our Tesla Powerwall for battery backup power. Again, they were easy to work with, and when I have questions, Tara gets back to me ASAP. Cannot ask for more.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Hi David! Thank you so much for your kind words on your experience with us and myself, it means a lot to us. We are so happy to hear that you are excited about the addition of a Powerwall to your existing system to further maximize your savings while being resilient with backup power. We are excited to continue to provide you with top-notch service throughout the lifetime of your system!

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    Reviewed Nov. 6, 2023

    We did everything through Zoom calls and online and the reps were great and knowledgeable. I had done a lot of research myself so I was an educated consumer and I had a lot of questions. They gave me the right answers so we took EmPower on board. I spent 43 years in New York City construction. So, I went through the whole proposal analysis that I would have done in construction. The only thing that I didn't like was I never met any of the salespeople face-to-face. But everything was excellent. Once we got everything signed off with the utilities, the process was seamless. EmPower beat their schedule for the installation and the installers did the panels in one day and a half. The whole process was very quick and was done within two months.

    We got 15 panels, which was the maximum we could sit on the roof. I didn’t wanna put it on the front of the house so we put everything on the back and it seems to be doing well. We didn't do too well in the summer because we had the pool going but now, during this intermediate season, I'm thinking kilowatts. I have an app on my phone and I track what I’m banking. It’s very user-friendly.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Thank you so much for your sweet words, Marc, and that you had a seamless transition into solar. We are excited to continue to provide quality service for the lifetime of your system!

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    Reviewed Nov. 6, 2023

    The rep that came to my home was excellent. He laid out everything that I needed to know and was very professional. I had called for service in the first couple of months and they sent techs to my home immediately and rectified the issue. Since I have been receiving updates daily and monthly and they send monthly emails to inform me of additional ways to keep my system running well. Very pleased with this company's Customer care personnel and engineering division as they go the extra mile to keep me satisfied!

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Thanks for taking the time to leave this review, Ronald. We're so glad to hear that you're happy, with our team and customer service. We are excited to provide quality service for the lifetime of your system!

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    Reviewed Nov. 6, 2023

    Great Service. Empower Solar team is very responsive and always available to answer questions. Installation process was smooth and I was regularly kept updated throughout the process. 4 years after the installation my monitoring system stopped providing updates and data and their support team came and replaced the components and everything was covered. I did not had to pay anything.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Thank you for the kind words, Jinesh! We shared your feedback with our team, and are grateful to have you as a customer. We are so happy to hear that even years later you are satisfied with your system!

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    Reviewed Nov. 5, 2023

    My experience with the kind people at Empower has been nothing but positive. Their professionalism, courteousness, and amazing Customer service have proven to me over the past few years of what a company should be. They are always there when I have a question and their staff has been truly amazing. I am thrilled with my solar, and I hope if you are considering solar, you only consider Empower. They are definitely the best Company around.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Hi Rachel, thank you so much for your kind words on our service and experience with us! We shared your feedback with our team, and are grateful to have you as a customer. We are always here to support you for the lifetime of your system and are excited to continue to provide you with the best service!

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    Reviewed Nov. 4, 2023

    EmPower Solar is a very well-organized firm. They have excellent communication and take responsibility for everything. There was a problem with the town approving what they did. It had to do something with the generator. It wasn't an EmPower Solar thing but still, they fixed it. But they didn't fix it according to the town three times so there was a miscommunication between EmPower and the town inspector. That was irritating. Other than that, they're a good company. I have recommended them to two other people.

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    Hi Sally, thank you so much for the kind words! We're so glad to hear that you had a great experience with us. Wishing you many sunny, high-production days ahead!

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    Reviewed Nov. 3, 2023

    I always wanted to have solar. Enrolling with EmPower Solar was okay.

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    Hi, Cecilia thank you for your feedback we are happy to continue to provide quality service on your solar journey!

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    Reviewed Oct. 25, 2023

    I've used EmPower Solar on another solar project a few years prior and they did everything they needed to do in the time frame they promised. When I looked to do a new project, they were the better priced option, so I had no hesitation going back with them. The reps were always responsive and there was never a time when they didn't respond if I wrote an email or anything. They did the installation in one day and the system works properly. I have an app for the monitoring. I can check how much the system is producing at any time or over the day, week, or month. It's a good app.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Thank you so much for your kind words, Amir; we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience! It means the world to us that you chose EmPower Solar again, and it was our pleasure to help you go solar for a second time. We work hard to meet expectations like yours, and we’re happy to hear that our team hit the mark for you. We hope you continue to enjoy all of the benefits of your brand-new system!

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    Reviewed Oct. 23, 2023

    EmPower was the most expensive option I had. However, I appreciated that they had the best warranty on their product. We have little kids, and I'm gonna be in this house for at least another 30 years, so the warranty was important. EmPower had a lot of positive reviews on the internet too. That was a big plus for me, and a friend of ours recommended them as well. I priced out with SUNation, NY Solar, and then another company, but to save $2,000 upfront and not have a warranty in 25 years made no sense. Also, EmPower was the only one that if my roof needed replacing, they will remove and re-install the solar panels as part of the warranty.

    The installers showed up at the crack of dawn and I spoke to them for a few minutes, then they were outside doing their own thing. They also came in a bit, and they were very nice. Installation was really easy, and they've been putting critter guards around the panels so the squirrels don't nest under there. We've had the system for three and a half months, and aside from one email that customer service still hasn't responded to, they were very quick to get back to me. Also, we've only had one month, the month of September, when we had more rain, but it was 95 degrees the entire time. It was hot and humid and we didn't generate that much, but even on that month, the electric bill was 12 bucks. The other two months, we've had no electric bill, only the network being hooked up to PSEG.

    I was very satisfied. The only issue I might have was the confusion in the financing process. Essentially, EmPower offers people to do two loans, a bridge loan, which gets paid off with the tax return, and the second loan that gets paid off over time. I was under the impression that both of those loans were 0% for the first 18 months, but it turned out that only the bridge loan was 0%. It really threw me for a loop at first, but once I called the financing company, they explained it and that was fine.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Hi Scott, we are happy to hear that you picked us for your solar installation and that you are happy with our warranty. We are excited to continue to provide you with quality service for the lifetime of your system!

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    Reviewed Oct. 23, 2023

    EmPower Solar came out, looked over everything, and told me what would cost me to do it. They underestimated the condition of the roof, but they took care of that. They're very straight up and honest. The installation was flawless. I got 32 panels and it took a day and a half. One of my recommendations was I didn't wanna see pipes around and they were able to go inside the house and do it that way. EmPower was great. I've told my friends and neighbors to sign up with them.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Thank you so much for your kind words, Adam; we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. We work hard to meet expectations like yours, and we’re happy to hear that our team hit the mark for you. We are glad to hear how happy you are since going solar, and hope you continue to enjoy all of the benefits of your system!

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    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2023

    The gentleman was amazing. He really educated me phenomenally. And then what I did was, I went online and looked for the best solar companies in the area. And SunPower was the company that manufactures the equipment. They have EmPower that comes and puts the installation in. But their guarantee was the best on the market. Their product was one of the newest technology as far as the panels were.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Thank you so much for your feedback on your experience with us Mark. We work hard to provide the best service and we are happy we hit the mark for you and that we can provide you with the best warranty and products!

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    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2023

    EmPower's sign-up process was good and too easy. We spent a lot of time on it more than we should have, probably spent an hour or less. It was a couple of months from when we signed up to when we got things finalized. It was all very smooth and good. Our problem was with the red tape in the town. Whenever there was a problem and we contacted EmPower, they were pretty responsive and helpful.

    At first, we didn't see that much of a difference in our bill. That was partially because of a setting, which we didn't know we had to do. We have a Tesla Powerwall and you can set on the Powerwall how much of your power goes to the Powerwall. We mistakenly had it set up so that 100% of the power went to the Powerwall. It's still spending too much on the Powerwall so we have to talk to somebody about that. The other reason that we didn't see that much difference in the bill was because we were looking at a partial month's bill. Since the system was installed, it took over two months to get it activated. We have a battery pack and I'm not sure that's set up. I'm waiting to see if our bill will go down even more.

    EmPower estimated 800 kilowatt hours in September but we ended up with 422. I'm not sure EmPower estimated it correctly. This is a part-time house for us so when they set us up and calculated how much power we would use, we're not there all the time. Also, it has been a very cloudy and rainy month. We're looking forward to seeing another bill to see whether we've generated as much as they said they were gonna. September was a very warm month here and it should have generated more but our bill doesn't reflect what we're producing. That aside, the price for the system was a lot but it's worth it.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Thank you so much for your kind words, Paul and Peggy; we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Energy storage levels can be monitored from the Tesla app in real time so you can shed and adjust loads depending on the energy available. If you have any questions or concerns on your system please contact our team!

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    Punctuality & SpeedBilling

    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2023

    The installation was efficient and fast. They were done within exactly a day. The system has been running for three months now. Just from this month, my bill has changed dramatic. Through the summer, it changed but it wasn't that much because of the AC running all day.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Hi Nicholas, thank you so much for your feedback. We are so excited to hear that you are enjoying the savings from your system and we are excited to continue to provide you with quality service for years to come!

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    SavingsLoan ProcessEquipment

    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2023

    It was a great and seamless experience. The installation was better than the average solar company. I had a little bit of input on the aesthetics of it, and they listened, and it was all good. I use the web app and it shows me what I'm producing per day and gives me a historical view, and it also shows from what panels and how each individual panel is producing. So I could tell if there's something in the way of them or if there's some obstruction. I'm saving a significant amount of money per month, and what money I am spending is going towards a loan that will never increase.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Thank you so much for your kind words, Michael; we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us! We work hard to meet expectations like yours, and we’re happy to hear that our team hit the mark for you. We are glad to hear how happy you are since going solar, and hope you continue to enjoy all of the benefits of your system!

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPriceOnline & AppStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2023

    My rep was very professional and so was the installation. I called them and they told me the analysis. But I want somebody who can teach me how to use the app. Also, EmPower is very expensive.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Hi Arif, thank you so much for your feedback. If you have any questions about your system we are here to help please contact us!

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaffNet Metering

    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2023

    The reps from EmPower Solar were thorough and explained from A to Z. If there was something that we needed to redo or revisit, we had four days of Zoom calls with 45 minutes each, just because my wife and I had a lot of questions, and they were very open and weren't putting any pressure on our decision-making. The installation was good. It was explained to us what we should be expecting and the time frames. The installers weren't overpromising and underdelivering. So they were very helpful.

    We were told the worst-case scenario would be the installation would be in September and if it’s early, it would be between July and August. The installation happened in July. They were accurate. It's just we were on vacation, so we would have done it earlier. The installers installed the system, but the net metering, which is based on the electric company or the local power company, wasn't installed in time. And that's more on the power company's scheduling. And since I wasn't available, it took about a two-week delay. It was nothing on their end but more of my availability. We could have seen results in two weeks instead of a month.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Thanks for the kind words, Luis. We look forward to providing you with the same great experience for many years to come!

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    Punctuality & SpeedSavingsStaffFollow-Through

    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2023

    I would happily recommend EmPower Solar to anybody. I had interacted with them a bit professionally. So, I had a positive impression of them already and a trust level there. Their team was professional and efficient. They held my hand through the whole process. They moved it fast. They did what they said they would do, they kept to their timeline, and got it done. It was all very easy. I enjoy following how much energy comes in and out at any time. And I like to be able to see that I'm saving money in real time.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Hi Jack, thank you so much for your kind words we strive to provide the best experience we can and we are happy to hear we hit the mark for you. We are excited to continue to provide you with quality service and maximize your savings!

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    PriceRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2023

    Signing up with EmPower Solar went painless as possible and from start to finish, it was very easy to work with them. They did some initial fact-finding about my house, then they came up with a proposed layout and a proposed cost. Then we worked through that and the process was very simple and straightforward. During the installation, they brought all the equipment and they were very pleasant to work with. I would highly recommend them. The system's aren't cheap but you get what you pay for.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Thank you for the kind words, Skip! We shared your feedback with our team, and are grateful to have you as a customer!

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    StaffBilling

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2023

    From start to finish my solar experience with EmPower Solar was one of the most professional, courteous, and on time projects I ever took on. It was a great feeling opening up my first bill from PSEG and seeing that even with a five day heat wave I still sent power to the grid and had an electric bill lower than ever expected. Thank you guys.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Thanks for taking the time to leave this review, Frank. We're so glad to hear that you're happy, and can't wait for you to experience many more years of savings with solar!

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    Sales & MarketingStaffHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Sept. 28, 2023

    I shopped around pretty carefully for solar installers - I'm glad I went with Empower. I don't know that they were the cheapest but ultimately, they were the most honest, the most helpful and the most attentive in the sales process, and that showed right through installation. I'm very happy with my choice.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Hi Issac, thank you so much for the kind words! We're so glad to hear that you had a great experience with us and are happy with your system and our service!

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaffResolution

    Reviewed Sept. 28, 2023

    I called Empower regarding a small leakage on my ceiling. They promptly schedule a visit to review and assess the issue. Upon their arrival, the team assess and went right to work to fix the issue. This is superb service. Thank you and I will continue to recommend Empower Solar to all my friends and family.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Thanks for the kind words, Kaing! We look forward to providing you with the same great experience for many years to come! Don't forget about our referral program whenever you recommend us to friends and family so we can reward you if they decide to go solar!

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    Staff

    Reviewed Sept. 27, 2023

    These guys are the best. They have done my home and many of my friends homes. Very professional, knowledgeable and clean work. Never heard a complaint about anything or anything having to do with Empower Solar. Not sure what else to say about Empower but all the staff have also been super responsive and easy to work with. The owner is also very accessible.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Thank you so much for your sweet words, Michael! We're excited to continue to provide quality service for the lifetime of your system! Thank you for taking the time to write this review it means a lot!

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    Sales & MarketingStaffGeneralEquipment

    Reviewed Sept. 27, 2023

    Very satisfied with my transition to Empower solar. Everything about the process was well-executed, starting with a diligent, knowledgeable salesperson who thoroughly understood the product and matched to my home needs. Timely, efficient project planning, site review and coordination with town and power utility company. Excellent, problem-free installation by SunPower during a few of the coldest days of the year. On-going enhancements like panel monitoring has provided even greater comfort with my system.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Thank you for the kind words, Wayne! We shared your feedback with our team, and are grateful to have you as a customer! We are excited to continue to provide you with quality service for the lifetime of your system!

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    BatteryEquipment

    Reviewed Sept. 27, 2023

    Empower did a great job with the installation of two Powerwall batteries and Span smart panel at my home. The batteries connect to the Span panel, can power the home and can also feed the grid with clean energy as part of a VPP. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to a friend- in fact I already have.

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    Response from EmPower Solar

    Hi Issac, thank you so much for the kind words! We're so glad to hear that you had a great experience with us in additions to your system. Wishing you many sunny, high-production days ahead!

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    Customer ServiceMaintenanceEase of UseResolutionEquipment

    Reviewed Sept. 27, 2023

    I am a new (since last month) Sunpower customer. One of my panels stopped working after system was installed (within two weeks). I am still going through the very long troubleshooting process, but it is now 3+ weeks and after numerous phone calls and emails, the system is still not working as expected. Panel is down and not producing power. Issue was escalated to the local director, but it seems something is very broken how sunpower is troubleshooting their panels.

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    EmPower Solar Company Information

    Company Name:
    EmPower Solar
    Year Founded:
    2003
    Address:
    4589 Austin Blvd.
    City:
    Island Park
    State/Province:
    NY
    Postal Code:
    11558
    Country:
    United States
    Website:
    www.empower-solar.com