Grow Solar St. Louis Virtual Resource Packet

We’ve taken all the resources we go through during our Solar Power Hour and compiled them here so you can take a deeper look into some aspects of solar.

Click here to view the Grow Solar St. Louis brochure

Solar 101 Resources

Presentation Slides are available here. The on-demand video version of the presentation can be found below.
See if your home is good for solar by checking out Google Project Sunroof. This tool is good for a general analysis of your roof’s solar opportunity, but it is not reliable for cost estimates.
Learn more about net metering from Energy Sage, or check out this blog post from StraightUp Solar.
Learn about Ameren’s Energy Efficiency Program.
The Missouri Botanical Garden’s Home Performance with ENERGY STAR website can help you find a certified contractor to perform your energy audit.

Solar Incentives and Financing

Learn about the 2020 26% Federal Tax Credit and find the necessary tax forms for your new system.
Brief video explaining the Federal Tax Credit
Check out solar financing options from the Clean Energy Credit Union, or learn more from Energy Sage.

Pre-Recorded Solar Power Hour

Part 1: Introduction

Jenn introduces the program partners and the basics of the Grow Solar St. Louis Solar Group Buy program.

Part 2: How Does Solar Work?

Jenn answers the question of whether there’s enough sunlight in St. Louis for solar, and describes the basics of solar, net metering, and considerations for your site.

Jenn describes the implications of solar for the environment, the economy & jobs, home values, and your electric bill. She talks about home energy efficiency considerations, and we get an introduction to StraightUp Solar, our competitively-selected solar installer for this program.

Part 4: What Are The Costs?

Eric describes the program pricing structure and discusses incentives available in the St. Louis area.