Solar vs. fossil fuels: Life Cycle Analysis
Many of us think solar power is better for the environment than fossil fuels, but don’t know exactly in what way or how much. To help sort out the real environmental impact of solar photovoltaics (PV), StraightUp Solar looked at the life cycle analysis of solar systems compared to fossil fuels. Once installed, solar panels […]
All or Nothing Does Not Apply to Solar
We don’t have to get all of our energy from solar power. We don’t have to solve all of our economic or environmental struggles with solar. And, we don’t have to spend all of our money or fill up our entire roof with solar. That’s the beauty of solar: We can make a choice to […]
Improved Solar Incentives for Commercial Projects!
In December 2010 the provision for bonus depreciation was amended and extended yet again by The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 (H.R. 4853). Under these amendments, eligible property placed in service after September 8, 2010 and before January 1, 2012 qualifies for 100% first-year bonus depreciation. For 2012, bonus […]
StraightUp Solar Helps Local Firm Enjoy Solar Benefits
Solar Power a Bonus for St. Louis Firm ST. LOUIS • Aside from the environmental benefits, using the energy generated by the sun makes good business sense, says an executive of Walsh & Associates Inc., a local chemical distributor. Randall D. Lewis, the company’s operations director, said he expected the recent $500,000 installation of 416 solar […]
June 2010 – Walsh & Associates
With Missouri’s largest solar array, Walsh and Associates has made the forward looking commitment of installing a PV system to produce 100% of the company’s energy needs. This 100 kW commitment is pioneering the path for more local businesses to follow suit. Annual energy bills will go from $36,000 to $1,500! Special thanks for everyone who dedicated […]
Choices
Our electricity comes predominantly from coal. Most of us in Missouri and Illinois burn over 30 pounds of coal per day in our homes. Each kilowatt-hour (kWh) that we use is a pound of coal burnt. Imagine 30, 40, 50 pounds of coal delivered to your doorstep everyday. When we look at our electric bill […]
