4 Ways Solar Energy Protects Against Rising Electricity Bills
4 Ways Solar Energy Protects Against Rising Electricity Bills Updated 7.19.2023 Without owning your energy source, you are exposed to the risk of rising energy costs. Ameren Illinois utility customers saw an average increase of 86% of their electric supply rate in 2022. Considering that Ameren Illinois is proposing a $1.3 billion electric rate hike […]
Solar Panels and Hail? No Worries, We’ve Got You Covered
Solar Panels and Hail? No Worries, We’ve Got You Covered [updated 6.29.2023] Severe weather is no stranger to businesses and homeowners in Illinois and Missouri, and hail makes a frequent appearance during the summer months. We’ve got great news about solar panels and hail. Solar Panels Protect Your Roof from Hail Damage Did you know […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
New Illinois Solar Incentives Available with Passage of Illinois Climate and Equitable Jobs Act
Updated Oct 28, 2021. REGISTER NOW FOR VIRTUAL UPDATE For the latest news, join us for the second webinar in our educational series on how the groundbreaking new Illinois Climate & Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) affects solar in the state: Solar in Illinois: What Does “Illinois Solar for All” Mean? Wed, Nov 10th at […]
Prepare Today for the Net Zero Office Building: Here’s how
This article was originally published by the St. Louis Business Journal and written by one of our Senior Project Developers, Dan Hancock June 21, 2021. Now that employees are returning to the office, facilities managers are getting reacquainted with the energy bills that come with a full house. Now is the time to consider […]
What is a Solar Group Purchasing Program?
Going solar for your home has great benefits – from stimulating your local economy, to providing a cleaner environment to your larger community. But what if there was a way for your community to all go solar together? For communities in the Midwest, there is a way, with Grow Solar and other group purchasing programs! […]
Join Us – May 2020 Commercial Webinar Series!
We know that businesses, non-profits, churches, and governmental entities have been hit hard by COVID-19. As we all try to rebound from the pandemic, leaders will be making choices to create stable financial environments for their businesses and organizations. Investing in solar could help you meet these goals. Dan Hancock, Senior Project Developer for StraightUp […]
These Little Piggies Went Solar
Pork producers across Illinois are investing in solar technology. Why? Solar generation matches very well with hog production systems. In the summer, such systems need many fans ventilating the hog buildings and at the same time there are more hours of sun in the day and solar technology produces more energy. Solar technology enables hog […]
