Solar for New Construction
Solar for New Construction Building Your Dream Home? Plan Today for Solar. You made the investment. You’re ready to build your forever home with all the touches you dreamed about for so long. Putting solar in your initial blueprints helps you rest easy by securing electricity for your family’s future. Adding solar for your new […]
How Many Solar Panels Do I Need?
INFOGRAPHIC: How Many Solar Panels Do I Need? Updated 8/29/2023 Have you ever wondered how many solar panels you would need to power your home? Like people, your home is unique. Even when two homes appear similar, they may have completely different energy needs and preferences. Solar is about more than just the panels, it’s […]
StraightUp Solar Named Top Places to Work 2020 – 2023
Post-Dispatch Names StraightUp Solar A Winner of the Greater St. Louis Top Workplaces Award 4 Years Running! St. Louis, Missouri, June 25, 2023 – StraightUp Solar has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2023 honoree by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. That’s 4 years in a row! For 2023, StraightUp Solar ranked #45 in the 150 employees […]
B Corp – Using Business as a Force for Good
B Corp: Business as a Force for Good Updated March 14, 2023 Each day our team members create an inspired legacy built upon caring, as we provide premier solar integration services. Attaining Benefit Corporation (B Corp) status in 2015 was a natural demonstration of how we care for our team, community, and planet. March is […]
Federal Tax Credit Explained
Post updated Aug 16, 2022. What exactly is the Federal Investment Tax Credit (FITC)? Watch StraightUp Solar’s own Professor Ky the Solar Guy explain how it works. Though he uses 2020’s rate of 26% as the example, the principle is the same except the credit is now 30%. How Does it Work? The […]
StraightUp Solar’s Pledge to Racial Justice
Originally posted Jun 9, 2020. Updated May 16, 2022. We are heartbroken over the senseless murders recently in Buffalo and so many other Black Americans leading up to this pivotal moment in our history. We are hopeful that one day we will all stand up and speak up against these crimes and systemic racism. We […]
StraightUp Solar Recognized as Champion in St. Louis Green Business Challenge 2021
On December 10, 2021, StraightUp Solar was inducted into the 2021 Class of the St. Louis Green Business Challenge at the Champion Level. We are honored to be recognized for the work we do to make our future better for people and the planet. Since 2010, over 250 companies and organizations have taken the challenge […]
Critter Guard Explained
Squirrels, birds, raccoons, and other small critters can pose serious risks to your solar array. They are capable of causing minor to severe damage to your system. With Critter Guard, you can help protect your array and keep your system running smoothly, without interference from nature’s unwanted guests. In this video we answer some […]
MISSOURI: How to Read Your Energy Bill with Solar
Sometimes it’s a challenge to understand your solar production on your energy bill if you live in Missouri. Some people have noticed that what your solar portal is producing and the amount credited by your utility look different. In this video, StraightUp Solar’s Professor Ky the Solar Guy reveals the answer. Have additional questions? […]
ILLINOIS: How to Read Your Energy Bill with Solar
Sometimes it’s a challenge to understand your solar production on your energy bill if you live in Illinois. Some people have noticed that what your solar portal is producing and the amount credited by your utility look different. In this video, StraightUp Solar’s Professor Ky the Solar Guy reveals the answer. Have additional questions? […]
