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 Panel Removal and Reinstall (R&R)
Solar Panel Removal and Reinstall Services We rest easier with a roof over our heads. But sometimes, that roof needs a repair or replacement. Rooftop solar panels protect your roof from the harsh elements: pounding rain, hail, snow, however, they can’t stop the normal aging of your roof. If you need solar panel removal and […]
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 Updated 7.19.2023 Without owning your energy source, you are exposed to the risk of rising energy costs. Ameren Illinois utility customers saw an average increase of 86% of their electric supply rate in 2022. Considering that Ameren Illinois is proposing a $1.3 billion electric rate hike […]
Solar Panels and Hail? No Worries, We’ve Got You Covered
Solar Panels and Hail? No Worries, We’ve Got You Covered [updated 3.27.2024] Severe weather is no stranger to businesses and homeowners in Illinois and Missouri, and hail makes a frequent appearance during the summer months (learn about solar and seasonal change). We’ve got great news about solar panels and hail! Solar Panels Protect Your Roof […]
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 […]
The Illinois Solar Battery Rebate
The Illinois Solar Battery Rebate What is the Illinois Solar Battery Rebate? Updated September 17, 2024 You can take advantage of the Illinois solar battery rebate thanks to the Illinois Climate and Equitable Jobs Act! Any home or business located within Ameren Illinois or ComEd utility service territory can qualify. These rebates can significantly reduce […]
Solar Financing with Clean Energy Credit Union
Solar Financing with Clean Energy Credit Union StraightUp Solar has a seamless relationship with Clean Energy Credit Union to provide special financing to help people install solar electric systems on their homes. The Credit Union is focused on providing clean energy loans that reduce the cost of living for members while also contributing toward a […]
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. […]
