Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) Rules for Commercial Solar Projects
New “Big Beautiful Bill” changes the federal commercial solar tax credit. Find out how your MO or IL business can secure the credit before it’s gone!
Community Benefits When Elks Lodge Saves With Solar
The Anna-Jonesboro Elks Lodge #1641 can dedicate more funds for veterans and children programs throughout Southern Illinois because of the electricity savings generated by their 39kW rooftop solar PV system. The Lodge went solar in 2025 with StraightUp Solar, after a recommendation from their member electricians. The system, offsetting 85% of their building’s energy, is […]
Long Row Lavender Goes Solar
Purple Fields & Sunshine Yields Long Row Lavender Goes Solar Wright City, MO December 2024 For Long Row Lavender, a family-run flower farm outside of St. Louis, solar was a natural way to power their sustainable operations. With more than 600 lavender plants supporting pollinators, a café serving chemical-free produce, and pond-fed irrigation, owners Chad […]
St. Louis Real Estate Developer Brightens Bottom Line With Solar
St. Louis real estate investor and developer, Mark Jaffe, first went solar in 2014. Since then, he’s continued to brighten rooftops and his bottom line, with a total of six solar projects. With four office buildings and two apartment buildings producing clean energy, Jaffe says this is just the beginning of his solar journey. In […]
New Commercial Solar Tax Credit Law: What Businesses Need to Know
New “Big Beautiful Bill” changes the federal commercial solar tax credit. Find out how your MO or IL business can secure the credit before it’s gone!
Planning Your Solar Investment: Commercial Safe Harbor Strategy
In July 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) accelerated the winddown of solar energy income tax credits (ITC). Discover how your business can safe harbor your solar project for maximum savings.
New Energy Preserves Old Treasures | Antique Mall Goes Solar
https://youtu.be/M-JupNo1v48 After facing sky-high electric bills to keep The Antique Mall in Ste. Genevieve climate-controlled, owner Patrick Fahey started seeking an energy alternative. From the initial phone call through installation and beyond, the StraightUp Solar team helped Patrick gain energy independence with confidence in his solar investment. “Everything went exactly as planned; There were no […]
Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship Gets Energy from a Higher Power
A core value of Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship is deep care and respect for the environment. Going solar was a logical step in reaching the heart of their mission and living by example. In this video, Gene Basanta shares how the fellowship’s partnership with StraightUp Solar brought their values to life, allowing them to honor the […]
Solar Panels and Hail? No Worries, We’ve Got You Covered
Solar Panels and Hail? No Worries, We’ve Got You Covered [updated 3.17.2025] Severe weather is no stranger to businesses and homeowners in our region, and hail makes a frequent appearance during the spring and summer months (learn about solar and seasonal change). We’ve got great news about solar panels and hail in Illinois and Missouri! […]
Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort Goes All in on Solar
https://youtu.be/c6m4PF4viZk Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort hit the renewable energy jackpot! This project, completed as a joint venture between StraightUp Solar and Lightwave Solar, was completed in late 2023. This 1.3MW solar system is made up of 3,068 Boviet 450W modules and generated 1,880,000 kWh in its first year. Want to stop gambling on your business’s […]
