StraightUp Solar + AGE Partnership
Jeff Haarman, Managing Partner of Affordable Gas & Electric (AGE), describes the successful partnership between AGE and StraightUp Solar to provide energy cost savings and renewable energy solutions for their clients. Fifty-one solar projects with 3.6MW of power have been built or contracted in the partnership’s first two years. Ross Rubenacker, Director of Solar Development, […]
A Steely Purpose: Solar Reduces Energy Costs for Magnum Steel Works
Magnum Steel Works, located in Mt. Vernon, IL, specializes in fabrication and machining for customers all around the world. When the company looked to reduce energy costs, solar fit well with their efficient, high-tech operations. Their 907 kW solar PV system is estimated to lower their energy bill by $55,400 in the first year and […]
24.6 kW System in Godfrey, IL
This Godfrey, Illinois home will offset nearly 95% of their electricity usage with solar energy and save an estimated $2,600 in energy costs in the first year. Their 24.6 kW system of 60 REC modules and Enphase microinverters will generate an estimated 29,000 kWh in one year. Annually their system is estimated to offset 21 […]
12.6 kW System in St. Louis, MO
This St. Louis, Missouri home will offset nearly 77% of their electricity usage with solar energy and save an estimated $1,400 in energy costs in the first year. Their 12.6 kW system of 16 Hanwha Q Cell modules and Enphase microinverters will generate an estimated 15,000 kWh in one year. Annually their system is estimated […]
12.4 kW System in St. Louis, MO
This St. Louis, Missouri home will offset 25% of their electricity usage with solar energy and save an estimated $1,400 in energy costs in the first year. Their 12.4 kW system of 31 REC modules and Enphase microinverters will generate an estimated 16,000 kWh in one year. Annually their system is estimated to offset 11 […]
21.6 kW System in Glen Carbon, IL
This Glen Carbon, Illinois home will offset 26% of their electricity usage with solar energy and save an estimated $4,200 in energy costs in the first year. Their 21.6 kW system of 54 Hanwha Q Cell modules and Enphase microinverters will generate an estimated 25,000 kWh in one year. Annually their system is estimated to […]
At Home and at Work: Protek Communications Owner Covered by Solar
Meet Cameron McCurdy, owner of ProTek Communications. In this video, he explains why he chose StraightUp Solar to install a commercial solar energy system at multiple business locations. By owning his energy source and essentially locking in his rates, solar enables his business to invest the savings back into the services they offer. When considering […]
Why Do I Need to Provide My Utility Bill?
Why Do I Need to Provide My Utility Bill? Most companies guess how much electricity you use and how much solar you need. StraightUp Solar knows how much solar you need. By providing your monthly kilowatt-hour (kWh) electricity usage, we can make sure we don’t sell you too much or too little solar and that […]
Confluence Bookstore Turns the Page to Solar
https://youtu.be/xzXmI0E_d8YWhen Sarah H. realized that solar did not make sense for her home, she explored a system for her bookstore, Confluence Books. StraightUp Solar handled all the steps—from design, to permitting, to installation, to interconnection—leaving Sarah to run her store. In the first year, Confluence Books is estimated to save $1,260 and pay back the […]
Alto Vineyards Pairs Sunshine and Wine
https://youtu.be/1bYVOPwQAAUSolar energy fits right into the sustainable practices at Alto Vineyards. Their 35kW system will offset 72% of the winemaking operations and charge two electric vehicle charging stations. Wayne W. explains the economic and public relations benefits for going solar. There are many good reasons and incentives to include solar energy in your business operations. Learn more […]
