Nonprofits across Missouri and Illinois are switching to solar electricity. They recognize the power of solar to save money for what really matters to their organization, serving others. Solar for nonprofits allows community and civic organizations to achieve long-term financial stability in service of amplifying their reach.
Founded on caring for others, the StraightUp Solar team is driven by our values to prioritize people and planet in our daily work.
Reduced energy costs for non-profit organizations is easier now with the lower cost of solar installations and specialized financing options. Our team of commercial solar installers at StraightUp Solar successfully installed solar systems for numerous nonprofit organizations, and we’ll do the same for you, too. Reach out to our trusted solar installation company in Missouri and Illinois today for a free quote and direct the energy savings to your mission.
Solar is a great way to save on your energy bills, support a healthy future, and provide community stewardship. Want to further connect solar benefits to your mission? Partner with StraightUp Solar through a PowerUp Fundraising program to develop a new socially-beneficial stream of donations through solar fundraising. Contact us more information on how a partnership would work.
The cost of solar energy has dropped over 80% during the last decade. State and federal incentives can put some of the purchase price right back in your pocket. This means regular working families now go solar every day. Moreover, StraightUp Solar offers financing options that make it even easier.
Solar energy has become more affordable for nonprofit organizations with Direct Pay of the Federal Investment Tax Credit. Direct Pay allows non-tax paying entities to receive the full value of the tax credit in a lump-sum payment. Nonprofit organizations and governments can use that direct payment amount and reduce the cost of their system by 30%. Learn more about incentives for nonprofits.
Illinois organizations can partner with a third-party for-profit investor through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). The investor owns the solar PV system installed on your site, takes advantage of the ITC and can share a portion of the net cost reduction with you. The investor also sells the electricity generated by your arrays at a fixed and reduced rate.
PPAs can eliminate the need for any capital outlay upfront in exchange for monthly payments. The most common factors affecting the rate you pay when partnering with a third-party owner include your monthly electricity consumption, available space and access to sunlight. The third-party owner is responsible for operating and maintaining the system on-site. At StraightUp Solar, we offer operations and maintenance plans unique to your needs.
A nonprofit organization may choose to become owner and operator of the solar PV system to take advantage of Direct Pay and solar-specific loan options. Unlike PPAs, down payments are typically required, but flexible loan terms and agreements can fit into your capital and operating budget. The investment in solar is one that will pay you back for years and years.
Some non-profits may qualify for the Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) state program. The State of Illinois offers this program to meet its renewable energy goals and to bring the expansion of solar energy to income-eligible communities. With state and utility funding, Illinois Solar For All pays incentives to solar companies and passes the savings onto income-eligible non-profit organizations and public facilities.
We are a full-service, turnkey solar firm offering design to build and maintenance services for every customer, in addition to electric vehicle charging stations. StraightUp Solar brings nearly 20 years of industry experience, a track record few other solar companies can match. Since 2006, we’ve installed more than 3,000 residential and commercial-scale solar arrays in Illinois and Missouri. Customers trust us through our ongoing support, both now and in the future.
We are fueled by our CLEARE values, which are apparent in all we do. Our team is committed to creating a cleaner, more sustainable world, one solar array at a time. StraightUp Solar has been a Benefit Corporation (B Corp) since 2015, meaning we prioritize of people and planet in our daily work.
Additionally, we are members of the Amicus Solar Cooperative, a network of over 80 locally owned solar firms across the nation sharing lessons learned, best practices, and more. When you choose StraightUp Solar for your project, you’ll experience our commitment to excellence and the environment firsthand. We recommend our non-profit and commercial arrays enter into an O&M agreement for long-term care, with a production guarantee, in addition to preexisting manufacturer warranties. We’re certain you won’t regret switching to solar!
StraightUp Solar first became Certified as a Benefit Corporation (B Corp) in 2015. Unique in the business world, B Corps commit to high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
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