Empire Electric Solar Power Rebate

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Southwest Missouri solar incentives are at an all-time high with a brand new $1 per Watt Empire District Electric Solar Rebate and a highly successful 30% Federal Investment Tax Credit.  These two benefits can offset the cost of the installation of solar panels by over 60%.  Those residing within the Empire Electric service zone (including […]

December 2012- StraightUp Installs Solar on 5 Mehlville Schools in 5 weeks

StraightUp Solar has completed installing solar panels on the roof of five schools in the Mehlville school district. The Mehlville School Board approved a 20-year lease agreement for the five arrays. This means that StraightUp installs and maintains the systems, but Mehlville benefits from lower energy bills. Without any out-of-pocket expenses, Mehlville begins saving money on their electric bill […]

Illinois Solar Tour Featured Project

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Illinois is hosting a statewide Solar Tour. The event is completely free and there is no registration required.Stop on by the Southwestern region and you will find 5 StraightUp Solar projects.  We would like to thank the Belleville News Democrat for featuring two of these.   Metro-East Home and Business Tour Highlights Solar Energy BY WILL […]

StraightUp Featured in Solar Builder

StraightUp Solar has been featured in Solar Builder Magazine for our pioneering efforts. We were the first installer to offer AC modules. This technology uses built in micro-inverters to take the pain out of DC power conversion. StraightUp is always seeking new ways to innovate and simplify the solar process so that we can build better relationships […]

Media

Example of StraightUp Solar Media Hits Crossroads College Prep News Channel 11 News Channel 5 Fox 2 News West End Word   Mehlville School District Fox 2 News KSDK KTVI-KPLR Mehlville Messenger   Civil Life / Urban Chestnut Brewing Company St. Louis Post Dispatch   StraightUp Solar Coverage St. Louis Suburban Journal

Mehlville Schools Featured on FOX

StraightUp Solar has completed installing solar panels on the roof of five schools in the Mehlville school district. The Mehlville School Board approved a 20-year lease agreement for the five arrays. This means that StraightUp installs and maintains the systems, but Mehlville benefits from lower energy bills. Without any out-of-pocket expenses, Mehlville begins saving money on their electric bill […]

StraightUp Highlighted in the Mehlville Messenger

The installation of solar electricity panels on five Mehlville School District buildings is nearly complete, and the finished product will result in economic and environmental benefits for the District. The District and StraightUp Solar entered into a 20 year lease agreement in May, and during the lease period the district will save an estimated $130,000 […]

Eric Swillinger Named One of St. Louis’ Top Young Entrepreneurs

Our very own Eric Swillinger was named one of St. Louis’ top young entrepreneurs for 2012!  St. Louis Small Business Monthly featured Eric and StraightUp Solar in their June issue highlighting the most promising young entrepreneurial talent that St. Louis has to offer.

Crossroads School Installs Solar To Save

ST. LOUIS, MO (KPLR) – The price we pay for our heating and cooling bills seems like’s it’s going through the roof. A Central West End school leader is putting his roof to work. Crossroads College Preparatory School is soaking up the sun, and that makes Clark Daggett a happy man. “Over ten years we […]