Illinois Solar Net Metering Changes
https://youtu.be/wm-2wI33gcY Illinois solar net metering changes are coming in 2025 for homeowners and businesses. Additionally, a new Smart Inverter Rebate incentive will reduce the initial costs of your system, improving the affordability of a solar PV system. The net metering policy change lowers the value of the credit, but when coupled with the Smart Inverter […]
Solar Panel Depreciation: The Secrets of Peak Performance
Solar Panel Degradation: The Secrets of Peak Performance When considering solar for your home or business, you may have wondered about solar panel degradation. Like any home addition or electrical appliance, solar panels will degrade slowly, converting slightly less solar energy with each passing year. However, it’s no secret that solar technology has come a […]
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, […]
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 […]
Solar Is the Logical Move for NOTS Logistics
“I definitely recommend StraightUp Solar to other businesses. They’re very professional, they answered all our questions, and were there from the start to finish.” Kevin Brink, Vice President of Business Development, NOTS Logistics NOTS Logistics of Nashville, Illinois provides warehousing, transportation, customer distribution and workforce management for businesses across the Midwest. NOTS Logistics chose solar […]
4 Ways Solar Energy Protects Against Rising Electricity Bills
4 Ways Solar Energy Protects Against Rising Electricity Bills in Illinois Updated 7.23.2025 Electric bills are climbing again in Illinois. In addition to higher summer energy usage, the Illinois Commerce Commission has approved hundreds of millions in delivery rate increases—$606 million for ComEd and $309 million for Ameren Illinois. These delivery hikes, combined with rising […]
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 September 12, 2024 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) assists agricultural producers and rural small businesses with grant and loan guarantees to adopt solar energy for their operations. When combined with federal, state, and […]
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. ABOUT THE LEGISLATION After years of advocacy, Illinois commits to 50% Renewable Energy Standard. Go Solar, Save $$, and be a part of Illinois’ Clean Energy Future! In case you hadn’t heard, this is a big deal! On Monday, September 13th, 2021, the Illinois General Assembly passed legislation with a commitment […]
