“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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.

“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

“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

“We were energized yesterday! Great teamwork between StraightUp and Ameren! In fact, I am very impressed with you folks at StraightUp. Everyone I met was very polite and professional and the workmanship was equally professional. Done as said when said! Would be glad to recommend you guys to others.

Keep energizing us…”

Warren S.
Grace Church
Normal Illinois

“Wonderful experience with the StraightUp Solar team! Very helpful intro information that answered all my questions and explained the whole process. No sales-y or pushy attitude – just clear and honest communication throughout the whole process, with a focus on my goals and priorities. (I pay special attention to this since as a female homeowner this unfortunately is not always the treatment I get from other contractors.)

The process went very smoothly, I’ve been enjoying my solar system for months now, and I’ve already recommended them to several friends!”

Annemarie S.
St. Louis, Missouri Homeowner

“Overall I am glad we went through StraightUp to get our panels installed.

They were the third company we worked with to get panels installed on our house and the one company to actually follow through and get them. 

We had some hurdles and road blocks… but StraightUp handled the issues well and we got our panels and battery in the end. To be fair, while the issues were annoying and caused a good amount of delays, it wasn’t StraightUp’s fault, so 5-Stars for their service and handling of the issues!

They also did a great job keeping in contact to keep me in the loop and give me updates on the status of the project.”

Johnathan D.
Florissant, Missouri Homeowner

“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

“Had solar panels installed on my house nearly two years ago and have been more than pleased with the return on investment. The entire process with StraightUp Solar was pleasant. Everyone that I was put in contact with, from sales through post-install, has been helpful, friendly, and quick to respond. Could not recommend StraightUp Solar more!”

Jason S.
St. Charles, Missouri Homeowner

“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