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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.
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StraightUp Solar Recognized as Top U.S. Solar Installation Company in 2021

[St. Louis, MO, 7/21/2021]— The U.S. solar industry is on the upswing. StraightUp Solar has had a front-row seat to …

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Prepare Today for the Net Zero Office Building: Here’s how

This article was originally published by the St. Louis Business Journal and written by one of our Senior Project Developers, …

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Top Places to Work in St. Louis – 2020

Ask anyone in StraightUp Solar what their favorite part of their job is,  and they will say the people. Our …

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StraightUp Solar Featured on 2020 Top Solar Contractors List

Solar Power World  recognized the efforts of solar contractors across the United States in its 2020 Top Solar Contractors list, …

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PowerUp earthday365 – Collaborating Today for Tomorrow

Earth Day is April 22nd, and here at StraightUp Solar we celebrate Earth Day every day. This past year we …

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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.

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StraightUp Solar Recognized as a Top Solar Contractor

StraightUp Solar is honored to be named one of the top solar contractors in the United States by Solar Power …

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Mike Hornitschek on Missouri’s Energy Plan

Click here to listen to Mike Hornitschek, our Director of Strategic Development as he talks about the Clean Power Plan’s implementation in …

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Empire Electric Solar Power Rebate

Southwest Missouri solar incentives are at an all-time high with a brand new $1 per Watt Empire District Electric Solar …

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December 2012- StraightUp Installs Solar on 5 Mehlville Schools in 5 weeks

StraightUp Solar has completed installing solar panels on the roof of five schools in the Mehlville school district. The Mehlville School Board approved …

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Illinois Solar Tour Featured Project

Illinois is hosting a statewide Solar Tour. The event is completely free and there is no registration required. Learn More Here!. …

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StraightUp Featured in Solar Builder

StraightUp Solar has been featured in Solar Builder Magazine for our pioneering efforts. We were the first installer to offer AC modules. …

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Media

Example of StraightUp Solar Media Hits Crossroads College Prep News Channel 11 News Channel 5 Fox 2 News West End …

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Mehlville Schools Featured on FOX

StraightUp Solar has completed installing solar panels on the roof of five schools in the Mehlville school district. The Mehlville School Board approved …

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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 …

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Eric Swillinger Named One of St. Louis’ Top Young Entrepreneurs

Our very own Eric Swillinger was named one of St. Louis’ top young entrepreneurs for 2012!  St. Louis Small Business Monthly …

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