Farmers Harvest the Sun for Lower Energy Costs
Farmers across Illinois and Missouri are discovering solar as a great investment and can stabilize their energy costs. With federal and state incentives for agricultural operations, 2020 is shaping to be a great year for farmers to go solar. There are three federal incentives, as well as two incentives Illinois-specific, and one Missouri incentive appropriate […]
City of Carbondale Leads With Solar Deployment
Press Release from Affordable Gas + Electric, November 27, 2019 Reaching its goal of becoming a leader in sustainable energy, the City of Carbondale approved a PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) which will allow for the deployment of a $2.4M solar project which will power a portion of the City’s municipal buildings. “Our goal was to become […]
Happy Thanksgiving- A Bright Present and Future
This Thanksgiving, we at StraightUp Solar are thankful for many things. We are thankful for meaningful work, the planet that sustains us, and the solar technology that allows us to diversify our energy choices. At StraightUp Solar, our community is made up of a wide variety of thinkers, doers, boat-shakers, and change-makers. We are so thankful to each and every client for […]
Driving into the Future with Drive Electric Week
Thanks for supporting #DriveElectric week! Did you know that 29% of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. come from transportation vehicles? Transforming the transportation sector to run on green, clean electrons is vital to improving our environment and addressing climate change. Fortunately, the solution is within our reach with solar-generated electric charging stations for your electric car. Whether […]
Is your roof ready for solar? Find out!
Have you ever looked at your roof and wondered, is it a good roof for solar? Turns out that is a common question. First thing to consider is whether or not it is in good enough shape for solar. We recommend that roofs are replaced if they are older than 15 years old. If it […]
Thinking about Batteries? 5 Things to Think About as You Get Started
Decide What You Want Backed Up Home battery backup systems can keep the lights on and refrigerator running when the power goes out. With more battery capacity, such systems can also keep your air conditioning running. Decide which appliances are critical to your needs in a power outage, or plan for your whole home to […]
Inaugural Grow Solar St. Louis Selects StraightUp Solar
The midwest is a hot bed of solar activity, thanks to the efforts of the Midwest Renewable Energy Association. This organization has led 22 solar group buy efforts in Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa, and now they have brought the Grow Solar program to Missouri with the launch of Grow Solar St. Louis. Grow Solar programs […]
Grow Solar Bloomington-Normal – StraightUp Solar wins the Bid!
What do you need to know about the group-buy program to get in on the deals! StraightUp Solar was chosen for the third time as the installer for the Grow Solar Bloomington-Normal group-buy program, previously titled Solar Bloomington-Normal. What is Grow Solar Bloomington-Normal? The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit who hosts solar group buys, or […]
PowerUp earthday365 – Collaborating Today for Tomorrow
Earth Day is April 22nd, and here at StraightUp Solar we celebrate Earth Day every day. This past year we increased our commitment to a better planet by partnering with earthday365 to PowerUp the organization and their mission to drawdown greenhouse gas emissions in the St. Louis region. For every homeowner or business that went […]
What happens with my utility when I go solar?
post updated 4/29/2024 Your community’s utility has a big impact on how solar will look for your home or business. Off Grid vs Grid Tied Solar System Because your solar PV system will likely be tied to the grid, it is important to know how your home’s electricity interacts with your utility. Having a grid […]
