Federal Solar Tax Credit Explained
Federal Tax Credit in Jeopardy! Get the Residential Solar Tax Credit 2025 Update > Federal Solar Tax Credit Explained Post updated Jul 11, 2025. What exactly is the Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)? Watch StraightUp Solar’s own Professor Ky the Solar Guy explain how it works. https://youtu.be/rY7MovTqmfE How Does it Work? The FITC is […]
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 […]
3 Forces Converge in Missouri for the Golden Hour of Solar
3 Forces Converge in Missouri for the Golden Hour of Solar [updated 4.12.2023] Wind, rain, and sun form for our summertime weather, but this summer will be unique with three forces converging to create the golden hour of solar. Here’s what you need to know about the closing Ameren Missouri incentive, utility rate hikes, and […]
Solar Financing with Clean Energy Credit Union
Solar Financing Options with Clean Energy Credit Union StraightUp Solar brings a seamless relationship with Clean Energy Credit Union (Clean Energy CU) with special financing to help homeowners purchase their solar PV system. Clean Energy CU’s climate-friendly banking provides loans for clean energy technologies that reduce the cost of living for members and contribute toward […]
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 […]
Missouri Solar Incentives
Missouri Solar Incentives Updated February 21, 2023 A woman walks into a solar store and asks, “What Missouri solar incentives are available for me?” The solar saleswoman answers, “It all depends.” This conversation happens all the time at StraightUp Solar. There are some financial incentives offered by the federal government and local utilities. Save Up […]
Study Finds Solar Panels Increase Home Values
In 2019 Zillow, an online real estate platform, researched how solar panels impact home values and the ultimate selling price. The short answer is that solar does increase the value of your home at sale. The National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL), also found that in addition to the higher premium solar owners can sell their […]
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 […]
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 […]
