Testimonials

We love the StraightUp Solar community! Hear what our customers are saying about their experience with StraightUp Solar.

*All scenarios are unique, your experience may differ.

StraightUp Solar + AGE Partnership

Jeff Haarman, Managing Partner of Affordable Gas & Electric (AGE), describes the successful partnership between AGE and StraightUp Solar to provide energy cost savings and renewable energy solutions for their clients. Fifty-one solar projects with 3.6MW of power have been built or contracted in the partnership’s first two years.

Ross Rubenacker, Director of Solar Development, AGE, explains the process of how the two companies work together from proposal presentation to installation.

Tony Wielt, State Farm Insurance Agent in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, says solar energy has worked well for his office, controlling his energy costs.

Cara M.

“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.”

Cara M.
Champaign, Illinois Homeowner

Tom G, Mulberry Farms

“When I’m not paying a huge electric bill to cool or heat my house, that gives me more money to invest back into the farm and soil upkeep, planting, maintenance of the facilities.”

“The reason I went with StraightUp Solar was they were great to work with… They believe in what they’re doing. They’re very professional, sincere, and serious. They want to make sure it’s right for me as the customer and for everyone else.”

Tom G.
Mulberry Hill Farm
Carbondale, Illinois Farmer

Julie D.

“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.”

Julie D.
Waterloo, Illinois Homeowner

Kristopher K.

“I think solar is a good choice for farmers because it allows us to control something that’s going to happen in the future. As we see energy prices rise, we can put up a solar array on our farm, use the sunlight, use our land, and ultimately have a reduced electricity bill going into the future.

Solar saves our operation money… StraightUp Solar helped us plan to get the right sized array for our business and thus far we have not had electricity charges to speak of since the solar panels came into production. StraightUp Solar also helped us with a REAP grant from the US Department of Agriculture, which helped reduce our overall project costs.”

Kristopher K. 
Emden, Illinois Farmer

Jenn D.

“I am so excited about today’s installation. I have been waiting for this for years, and I have been walking on sunshine all day long… Grow Solar taught me that there are incentives and there are rebates and also there are ways to finance that can make it really affordable for normal people.”

Jenn D.
St. Louis, Missouri Homeowner

Robert M.

“Perhaps the biggest reason to be involved with solar energy overall is my belief in at least trying to lead an ethical lifestyle. Now that I’m retired…”

“The actual installation process went very well. I was very impressed by how they used a checklist system… so I always knew the process along the way… The company’s performance was overall good. I’d recommend them to anyone.”

Robert M.
University City, Missouri Homeowner

Andy C, St. Louis Life

“There were a couple of reasons why we chose StraightUp Solar… First of all, we liked the people. They were incredibly helpful, very informative of the process, very patient as we went through our bidding process. Number two, they were local. Third… the price was very competitive in comparison with other vendors.”

Andy C.
St. Louis Life
Missouri Nonprofit Organization

Dale R.

“We got the solar array installed in November of 2015. In the five years we have had our solar we have saved approximately $5,500 on our electric bills.”

Dale R.
Carbondale, Illinois Homeowner

Rainer G.

“The people at StraightUp [Solar] have made each and every step in this process so easy and stress free for us. We can honestly recommend StraightUp Solar to anyone who considers going solar.”

Rainer G.
Normal, Illinois Homeowner

Dennis P.

“As a business person I think of solar energy as an investment. These days with tax incentives and some of the other assistance that is out there it’s just a no-brainer at this point… It truly is something that is very easy to do, it’s affordable, and the payoff is a lot shorter than it used to be.”

Dennis P.
Carbondale, Illinois Homeowner

Sheri and Ed L.

“We were on the fence a little bit, just because of the cost. But as we looked further into it, it was like we cannot not do it. [StraightUp Solar] has been really good to answer all our questions, to give us the information we needed to look at, to give us things to think about. [StraightUp Solar] just listened and waited with us as we tried to make that decision, and we would not go back.”

“It’s been a great process. Highly recommend StraightUp.”

Sheri & Ed L.
Belleville, Illinois Homeowners

Greg T.

“I come from a long line of coal miners, my brother even used to work at a coal mine. I would love to see these jobs converted over to alternative energy. I think this is a great opportunity for us as homeowners and business owners to gain control of our energy costs rather than be at the mercy of the utility.”

Greg T.
Carterville, Illinois Homeowner

Virginia W.

“There have been a lot of solar installers pop up, and I am not saying if they are good or bad, but you do not know. You have to go through discovery levels to find out how reputable they are. The education and reassurance the Solarize program offered helped us decide to go solar.”

Virginia W.
Alton, Illinois Homeowner

Note: StraightUp Solar was the chosen installer for the Solarize Godfrey program in 2016 when Virginia went solar.

Chris and Mark

“The values of the company are values we really like. Everybody who has been associated with this clearly lives those values. So, we’re very impressed with the company, very glad to be related to it, and looking forward to being part of the tribe.”

Chris K. & Mark A.
Bloomington, Illinois Homeowners

Nathan C.

“The installation process was wonderful. The folks that actually did the installation were of the utmost professional caliber. Any questions they had about the property or about the install they asked me first and sought approval. There’s no other solar installer that I would recommend other than StraightUp Solar.”

Nathan C.
Carbondale, Illinois Homeowner

Randy P.

“Great communication throughout the process & superb workmanship & professionalism by the install crew. Our utility company was VERY satisfied & remarked to me that, “this is one of the companies we look forward to working with”.”

Randy P.
Camp Point, Illinois Homeowner

Jill W.

“The people at StraightUp Solar have all the details worked out. When I began considering solar there were so many details to consider; the biggest being how do I find a reputable company. A friend of a friend had chosen StraightUp and was very satisfied with their integrity and work. And my first monthly bill from Ameren was $10.38!”

Jill W.
Elkville, Illinois Homeowner

Mike C.

“Straight Up Solar made the entire process of going Solar easy and painless. Everyone is great to work with, questions get answered very quickly, I have no complaints. My system has been operating for 2 full months and both electric bills have been zero net usage. I definitely recommend SUS!”

Mike C.
Downs, Illinois Homeowner

Matt N.

“We decided to go solar because it’s a win/win. We had just moved into a new house and asked ourselves “are there any investments we need to make sooner than later?” We just so happen to have a great roof and clearance, so it made lots of sense.”

Matt N.
Bloomington, Illinois Homeowner

*All scenarios are unique, your experience may differ.

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