This program has wrapped up for 2021!
After another successful year, Grow Solar Metro East is finished for 2021. Read on to learn more about the program and its amazing results.
About Grow Solar Metro East
Built on Success & Powered by Partnership
The tremendous success of Grow Solar Metro East over the years has been made possible by our strong partnership with Lewis & Clark Community College, Madison County Recycling & Resource Management, Glen Carbon Cool Cities Committee, Sierra Club Piasa Palisades, Godfrey Climate Protection and Energy Efficiency Committee, Collinsville Cool Cities Committee, Granite City Cool Cities Committee, and the Midwest Renewable Energy Association. These local partners have powered the launch of our group buy program for Madison County, St. Clair County, and Monroe County property owners.
Join a free, virtual Solar Power Hour to learn how you can go solar this year!
What makes our group buys so successful?
Competitive Pricing: The MREA’s competitive request for proposals process ensures you a competitive price and the simplicity of working with a single installer. Most individuals receive a price per watt than what is available on the open market. The more people that buy in, the more benchmarks are surpassed, the lower the price becomes. We do recommend that individuals consider all their options before signing a contract to ensure that they are receiving the best price available for their proposed system.
Community Support & Outreach: Our programs are supported by both the leaders and community members of Metro East, and they’re excited and active about spreading the word! Through the help of your jurisdiction leaders and community members, the MREA facilitates a number of one-hour Solar Power Hours for your community. These educational events cover the basics of solar, financials, your property’s solar readiness, and how to participate in Grow Solar Metro East.
Limited-time Offering: Group buy deals are only available for a limited time! By including deadlines for participation, the program is able to offer reduced prices.
The 2021 Installer: StraightUp Solar
StraightUp Solar is a BBB A+, locally owned and environmentally-conscious Certified B Corp founded in 2006. StraightUp Solar has completed more than 1,700 solar energy installations totaling over 27MW across Illinois and Missouri. StraightUp Solar is a member-owner in both the Amicus Solar Cooperative and the Amicus O&M Cooperative, and is proud to be an active voice in the Illinois Solar Energy Association. StraightUp Solar is a 14-time solar group buy veteran, including all the previous Metro East-area group buy programs.
Program Results
Properties added solar 2016-2021
Kilowatts installed 2016-2021
People attended Solar Power Hours 2016-2021
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