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 […]
3 Reasons Farms & Small Businesses Should Consider USDA REAP Grants When Going Solar
3 Reasons Farms & Small Businesses Should Consider USDA REAP Grants When Going Solar Updated June 7, 2023 Solar just became more affordable for farmers and rural small businesses. Recently, the funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) was increased! This translates to the opportunity for even more […]
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 […]
3 Forces Converge in Missouri for the Golden Hour of Solar
3 Forces Converge in Missouri for the Golden Hour of Solar [updated 4.12.2023] Wind, rain, and sun form for our summertime weather, but this summer will be unique with three forces converging to create the golden hour of solar. Here’s what you need to know about the closing Ameren Missouri incentive, utility rate hikes, and […]
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 […]
BBB St. Louis Names StraightUp Solar a 2022 Torch Award Winner
BBB St. Louis Names StraightUp Solar a 2022 Torch Award Winner StraightUp Solar is honored to be recognized among 11 companies and 2 charities for the Torch Award 2022 ethics award. St. Louis, Missouri, October 26, 2022. We thank the Better Business Bureau® of Eastern and Southwest Missouri and Southern Illinois (BBB®) for selecting our […]
The Illinois Solar Battery Rebate
The Illinois Solar Battery Rebate Updated December 14, 2022 What is the Illinois Solar Battery Storage Rebate? Thanks to the Illinois Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, any home or business located within Ameren Illinois or ComEd utility service territory can take advantage of solar battery storage rebates. These rebates can significantly reduce the cost of […]
Solar Financing with Clean Energy Credit Union
Solar Financing with Clean Energy Credit Union StraightUp Solar has a seamless relationship with Clean Energy Credit Union to provide special financing to help people install solar electric systems on their homes. The Credit Union is focused on providing clean energy loans that reduce the cost of living for members while also contributing toward a […]
Inflation Reduction Act and Solar
Inflation Reduction Act and Solar Updated 7.25.2023 In August, 2022, President Joe Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act, laying the foundation for future growth of solar energy in the United States. The new law helps transition American homes, businesses, nonprofits, and governments to clean energy generation with several incentives directed toward solar energy. […]
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 […]
