Solar empowers you to choose where your energy comes from for your family, likely for the first time ever. Solar technology is now at the top of its game, bringing the cost of solar panels down. With the strong growth of solar incentives, it’s no wonder that solar is flourishing in Illinois!
Going solar is like owning your very own mini clean energy power plant on your roof (or yard). Instead of pulling all of your energy from the utility grid, solar offsets your electricity usage. You'll see your energy bill savings right away.
With utility rate increases in Illinois, going solar is a great way to stabilize your energy rates for the 30+ year lifespan of your array. Additionally, 2024 is the final year to lock in net metering rates before they drop. Find out how to maximize your rates.
StraightUp Solar joined the exclusive Pearl Home Certification Network to provide a better way to prove the value of your home's solar PV system when you sell or refinance. By choosing us to install your solar project, you're eligible for a free report.
Combine the Federal Investment Tax Credit and the Illinois Solar Renewable Energy Credit program, to save up to 65% off the total cost of your solar array.
Interested in protecting against outages with a solar + battery solution? You may be eligible for a solar battery rebate. Our solar estimates calculate your eligible incentives up front.
Investing in solar for your home sure feels much better than writing a hefty check to the utility company every month. Accessible financing options from the Clean Energy Credit Union—with $0 down, competitive rates, and special solar loans—make the switch to solar both financially practical and environmentally responsible. In many cases, your monthly payments may be equal to or lower than your current electricity bill!
2024 provides the final opportunity to secure full-price retail net metering rates for Illinois solar homeowners. After January 1, 2025, investor-owned Illinois utilities (like Ameren Illinois) will be paying significantly less for solar credits as they drop from a retail rate net metering to a lower supply rate.
What is Net Metering? It is essentially a financial exchange compensating solar owners for the excess energy their solar array produces during peak solar hours that is exported to the utility grid.
By having your array installed before 2024 ends, you will be locked into the current peak net metering rate. Our build schedule is filling up, but there’s still time to have your solar PV system installed to capture the summer sunshine!
We are your solar experts from design to installation and beyond. Let’s get started.
StraightUp Solar was founded and is under the same owner since 2006, a track record few other local companies can match. Our team of solar experts lives and works in the local communities we serve, bringing 2,800+ solar projects to light for our neighbors.
StraightUp Solar’s success is driven by the 100+ people we employ, who—with diverse experiences, skills, and perspectives—unite under our CLEARE Values and certified B Corp status to achieve our mission.
Care for Community
Lead the Energy Transition
Educate Everyone
Advocate with Purpose
Respect People & Planet
Embody Excellence
As one of the only companies in Illinois with a full-time Service Team, we’ll be around to care for your system long-term. Combined with our warranties, you’ll gain peace of mind and ongoing support.
“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.”
“I felt like the company was great at listening to our needs, working with us to figure out the best solution. I felt like they really cared…. I would 150% recommend StraightUp Solar.”
“[Going solar] feels like we’re a part of something bigger. More and more people are thinking in this way. We have to do as much as we can now to make the world better for our kids and grandkids.”
Before the solar installation crew can even set foot on your roof (or yard), there is a precise process that we have developed to get you there. Don’t worry, our professional team will guide you through every step!
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