Are You Prepared for 2025 Solar Changes? Here’s What You Need to Know
Residential Solar Tax Credit Ends in 2025! Here’s What to Know > Updated: 3.28.2025 Solar industry veterans use the term “solar coaster” to describe the ups and downs of working in this industry. While the sun’s daily rise is a constant, each year brings a unique set of opportunities and challenges. So far, 2025 looks […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
