Don’t let rising utility rates, high AC bills from keeping cool during intense summer heat, or an unpredictable grid dictate your monthly budget. It’s time to turn the page and take control of your energy.
For 20 years, StraightUp Solar has helped Metro East homeowners choose their next chapter with custom, turnkey solar and battery solutions. We’ve seen a lot over two decades, but recently, more and more of our neighbors are turning to solar for relief from ongoing utility rate hikes. With Ameren Illinois summer bills jumping 18–22% alongside massive new delivery increases, solar is the ultimate stabilizer for your monthly budget.
From our St. Louis headquarters, our values-driven team lives and works locally, so we care deeply about the community we serve. With more than 3,200 installations completed since 2006, our experienced team handles everything from custom design to navigating Illinois incentives and completing the final build—and our full-time Service Team will be right here to care for your system for decades to come.
Solar turns your roof into a local power source. By generating electricity onsite, you reduce how much energy you buy from the utility—meaning immediate savings on your monthly bills. It creates a reliable buffer for your household budget, ensuring that future rate spikes won't disrupt your financial plans. Gain greater control, more predictable costs, and a return on investment that supports a healthier Illinois.
On top of the up to 3% Grow Solar rebate, stack 2026 Illinois incentives—like 34-43% higher SREC value for the current Illinois Shines program year and battery rebates. Get $0 down and competitive rates with Clean Energy Credit Union’s solar loan. Our new $0-down Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) financing option leverages the commercial tax credit to reduce out-of-pocket costs for those in Ameren Illinois and ComEd territory.
Bring total relief and protection to your property. Integrating smart battery storage allows you to self-consume your own solar power, insulating your home from rising utility rate hikes and peak time of use rates. We offer three models: Tesla Powerwall 3, Enphase IQ Battery, and FranklinWH Battery. Take absolute control of your energy to keep your lights on and ensure your family never skips a beat during grid outages.
Unlike traditional renovations that are “sunk costs,” solar is a strategic asset. While a new kitchen remodel adds aesthetic appeal, solar reduces a monthly liability: your electricity bill.
Solar is a high-yield upgrade. After the payback point, you enjoy virtually free electricity for the remainder of your system’s 25-30+ year lifespan.
Choosing brighter energy means paying less on your utility bills, having more control over your energy, and gaining a long-term return on investment into your property, community, and planet.
We are your solar experts from design to installation and beyond. Let’s get started.
“The installation process was so incredibly easy. I couldn’t believe when I was asking questions it seemed like every answer was, ‘we take care of that.'”
“When the team got here they were amazing… The people that were doing the job believed in what they were doing… Working with this company was just really a great experience all the way around.”
Founded in 2006 under the same owner, StraightUp Solar brings a track record few other local companies can match. Our success is driven by the 100+ local experts we employ. While we come from diverse experiences and skills, we unite under our CLEARE Values and Certified B Corp status to bring 3,200+ solar projects to light for our neighbors. Our full-time Service Team is here to provide long-term care for your system for the next 20 years and beyond.
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Get started today to lock in your 2026 incentives and request your custom, no-obligation solar evaluation. All quotes come with your custom solar layout, projected solar production and utility bill savings, project costs minus incentives, personalized payment options, & more.
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