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, […]
24.6 kW System in Godfrey, IL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqBDAUrKlEk This Godfrey, Illinois home will offset nearly 95% of their electricity usage with solar energy and save an estimated $2,600 in energy costs in the first year. Their 24.6 kW system of 60 REC modules and Enphase microinverters will generate an estimated 29,000 kWh in one year. Annually their system is estimated to offset […]
12.6 kW System in St. Louis, MO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHC23MdKjWc This St. Louis, Missouri home will offset nearly 77% of their electricity usage with solar energy and save an estimated $1,400 in energy costs in the first year. Their 12.6 kW system of 16 Hanwha Q Cell modules and Enphase microinverters will generate an estimated 15,000 kWh in one year. Annually their system is […]
12.4 kW System in St. Louis, MO
This St. Louis, Missouri home will offset 25% of their electricity usage with solar energy and save an estimated $1,400 in energy costs in the first year. Their 12.4 kW system of 31 REC modules and Enphase microinverters will generate an estimated 16,000 kWh in one year. Annually their system is estimated to offset 11 […]
21.6 kW System in Glen Carbon, IL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v40kv86Gcgw This Glen Carbon, Illinois home will offset 26% of their electricity usage with solar energy and save an estimated $4,200 in energy costs in the first year. Their 21.6 kW system of 54 Hanwha Q Cell modules and Enphase microinverters will generate an estimated 25,000 kWh in one year. Annually their system is estimated […]
Solar Brings Triple Digit Monthly Energy Bill Savings to St. Charles, MO, Homeowner
Solar financial savings were what initially drew homeowner Dr. Conoyer’s attention to solar. In 2021, StraightUp Solar set him up with a free quote for his St. Charles, Missouri, home. We provided cost and energy savings estimates up front so he could make an informed decision. Dr. Conoyer liked what he saw, entrusting our expert […]
Solar for New Construction
Solar for New Construction Building Your Dream Home? Plan Today for Solar. You made the investment. You’re ready to build your forever home with all the touches you dreamed about for so long. Putting solar in your initial blueprints helps you rest easy by securing electricity for your family’s future. Adding solar for your new […]
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 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 […]
