Illinois SREC Incentives Increase in 2026
New “Big Beautiful Bill” changes the federal commercial solar tax credit. Find out how your MO or IL business can secure the credit before it’s gone!
Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) Rules for Commercial Solar Projects
New “Big Beautiful Bill” changes the federal commercial solar tax credit. Find out how your MO or IL business can secure the credit before it’s gone!
New Commercial Solar Tax Credit Law: What Businesses Need to Know
New “Big Beautiful Bill” changes the federal commercial solar tax credit. Find out how your MO or IL business can secure the credit before it’s gone!
Planning Your Solar Investment: Commercial Safe Harbor Strategy
In July 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) accelerated the winddown of solar energy income tax credits (ITC). Discover how your business can safe harbor your solar project for maximum savings.
New Federal Law Sunsets 30% Residential Solar Tax Credit in 2025
A new federal law ends the 30% solar tax credit in 2025. Install now to maximize your savings before it’s too late!
Are You Prepared for 2025 Solar Changes? Here’s What You Need to Know
Residential Solar Tax Credit Ends in 2025! Here’s What to Know > Updated: 3.28.2025 Solar industry veterans use the term “solar coaster” to describe the ups and downs of working in this industry. While the sun’s daily rise is a constant, each year brings a unique set of opportunities and challenges. So far, 2025 looks […]
StraightUp Solar’s Pledge to Racial Justice
Originally posted Jun 9, 2020. Updated May 16, 2022. We are heartbroken over the senseless murders recently in Buffalo and so many other Black Americans leading up to this pivotal moment in our history. We are hopeful that one day we will all stand up and speak up against these crimes and systemic racism. We […]
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 […]
A Statement from Our President on the Solar Tariff
Hello Friends, Earlier this week, the President announced a 30% tariff on imported solar cells and modules. Although this tariff presents a set of challenges to the American solar industry, we are confident that the growth of solar energy will remain strong in the months and years ahead. The U.S. solar industry has seen tremendous […]
PACE: New Financing Option for Solar
Named one of the top 20 world-changing ideas by Scientific American magazine, property assessed clean energy (PACE) is a simple, effective way to pay for a solar installation with little or no money down. The Manns Family, using PACE, installed a 7.7 kW array and will save hundreds of dollars in utility costs in the first year alone. PACE is a simple. It is solar financing that […]
