Oct 2012 – First St. Louis County SAVES Project
This month, StraightUp Solar completed the first solar project of the St. Louis County SAVES loan program! St. Louis County SAVES is a low interest loan program for energy efficiency and solar projects. Loans range from $2,500-$15,000. Rates are 3.5% and have flexible payment schedules up to 10 years. Steven B., a resident of Shrewsbury, […]
StraightUp Highlighted in the Mehlville Messenger
The installation of solar electricity panels on five Mehlville School District buildings is nearly complete, and the finished product will result in economic and environmental benefits for the District. The District and StraightUp Solar entered into a 20 year lease agreement in May, and during the lease period the district will save an estimated $130,000 […]
Sept 2012 – Driving on Sunlight
In September a client in the of St. Peters pursued a 4.9 kW SunPower system from StraightUp Solar just after we installed a 25 kW system on his house of worship, United Hebrew Congregation. The homeowner then purchased a Chevy Volt to be charged by the solar energy via a 240 watt charging station in […]
Solar now at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons
In symmetrical rows, more than 200 solar panels, tilted and oriented to the south, now cover a large portion of the gymnasium roof of The Pointe at Ballwin Commons. And while the solar panels won’t meet all The Pointe’s electrical needs, they are expected to lower energy costs enough to pay for the project in […]
StraightUp Solar to Install on Five Mehlville Schools
Five Schools in Missouri Choose to Go for Solar Energy The fall semester of 2012 will allow the students of five district schools from Saint Louis, Missouri, to experience what it feels like to have their classrooms powered by means of green energy coming from the sun. Due to the fact that all of these […]
June 2012 – Wolfgram & Associates: Taylor Arts Building
When Wolfgram & Associates looked to expand their law firm, the Art Deco medical arts building in the Central West End drew their attention. Once the home of The St. Louis Review, the building has since changed hands several times and was in desperate need of an overhaul. Beyond recruiting StraightUp Solar to install a 9.36 kW […]
April 2012 – Crossroads College Prep
Crossroads College Preparatory School, a leader in sustainability in education, is home to the largest solar installation on a school in the region. 364 solar panels totaling 87 kilowatts now powers a portion of the Central West End school. A new solar lease option, offered through StraightUp Solar and GreanGrid Solar, allows the school to […]
March 2012 – Green Rehab in Botanical Grove
St. Louis-based Urban Improvement Construction (UIC) has embarked on the first holistic green neighborhood redevelopment in St. Louis. In the Botanical Grove neighborhood (just northeast of the Missouri Botanical Garden), UIC is building and renovating 30 homes to LEED for Homes standards. UIC is also rehabbing an old warehouse to be the new home for the City […]
February 2012 – Air Masters
Air Masters installed a 75kW solar electric system on their building in Fenton, MO. This system will produce about 18%-20% of Air Masters power requirements. Over 25 years, the solar system will offset 2.5 million car miles. Solar is just one part of Air Masters’ sustainability initiatives. Read more.
January 2012 – Full Circle Design Works
StraightUp Solar recently installed a 25 kW solar system on the new home of Full Circle Design Works, a custom cabinetry and furniture woodworking shop. Full Circle’s new location is located in St. Louis at Magnolia and Gravois near Tower Grove Park. Business owners are beginning to realize that solar is a smart investment, not just […]
