Solar 101: With so many homes going solar do you know everything there is to know?

Have you noticed the addition of solar panels on the roofs of many of the homes throughout neighborhoods in your town? The number of homeowners switching to solar last year was unprecedented and continues to rise at a rapid...

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Solar is Booming from Sea to Shining Sea

Solar’s rapid growth will continue with over 2 million solar panel system installations throughout the U.S. by the end of 2018, according to USA Today. Solar is picking up speed in almost every state. Here’s a summary of the...

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5 Reasons to Go Solar NOW and Not Wait for Spring

Have you been thinking about going solar, but putting it off and thinking spring is really the best time? That’s just not the case! NOW is actually the ideal time and here are 5 reasons why: You Can Miss...

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What’s the Best Way to Light Your Home When There’s a Power Outage?

With the recent onslaught of hurricanes and power outages, many of our customers have been asking us about home batteries as an emergency power source to kick in during a blackout. Mercedes Benz was one of the more recent entrants...

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Are All Solar Panels the Same? How to Know if You’re Getting a Good Deal

You’ve decided to go solar, have already met with a reputable solar installation company and you’ve just received their proposal to install panels on your roof. So, how can you tell if the solar panels are really the “good...

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Sunrise is now a SunPower Exclusive Dealer, and we couldn’t be more proud

We’re excited to announce that through our newly expanded partnership with SunPower, a global leader in solar innovation and sustainability, we will exclusively offer SunPower’s premium Equinox AC solar panel technology to all of our residential solar customers. This is...

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Solar Superstar Winners Receive Awards on Summer Solstice

Sunrise Solar had a great Summer Solstice celebration we had last week in downtown Briarcliff Manor, New York. Thanks to Verizon FiOS1 - Lower Hudson Valley for the fantastic coverage and to the Briarcliff Manor Chamber of Commerce for pulling...

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Three tips for Choosing a Solar Installer

Investing in a solar energy system is not like buying a new car. While an automobile is a standalone purchase, a solar system is connected to your home or business -- so even the latest models with the coolest...

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Study Shows $99,000 Increase in Home Values for Northeast Solar Customers

Solar customers already know that installing a rooftop solar energy system is a smart investment that can simultaneously reduce their electric bills while earning tax credits. And most are aware that solar panels can give their home values a...

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Solar Fantasy vs. Reality

There have been many showy unveilings recently of futuristic-looking solar products. The most recent example of this was the dubious solar roof tile, which CEO Elon Musk unveiled earlier this year. We’re big fans of both technological breakthroughs and incremental...

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