ILLINOIS: How to Read Your Energy Bill with Solar
Sometimes it’s a challenge to understand your solar production on your energy bill if you live in Illinois. Some people have noticed that what your solar portal is producing and the amount credited by your utility look different. In this video, StraightUp Solar’s Professor Ky the Solar Guy reveals the answer. Have additional questions? […]
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 […]
Farmers See Financial Advantages to Going Solar
Farms going solar are a growing trend in Illinois. Knowledge of incentives and project financing is critical to helping farm owners maximize their savings.
November 2015: Solar Makes Sense for the SUS Family
Dale & Jan Ritzel are the proud parents of Brent Ritzel, one of our bright Project Developers at StraightUp Solar. Dale, as Professor Emeritus of Health Education at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, was motivated to go solar in order to ensure low utility expenses and provide benefits to the environment through clean energy generation. That […]