Solar 101 Resources

• Presentation Slides are available here. The on-demand video version of the presentation can be found below.

Energy Efficiency Resources

Making energy efficiency and conservation choices in your home, including replacing old appliances with new energy efficient models, switching out old incandescent bulbs with LED lights, utilizing power strips to power off electronics when not in use and weather-proofing can save  significant amounts of energy. Implementing good energy efficiency measures is an up-front economic investment that can reduce your energy needs, reducing the size and cost of the solar PV system needed for your home or business. 

• Here’s information about Ameren’s Energy Efficiency Program: https://www.ameren.com/missouri/company/energy-efficiency
• Find a an Energy Auditor certified by the Building Performance Institute here: https://locate.bpi.org/?type=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9YWDBhDyARIsADt6sGaeRnPCZP1rKc8vxSbqkbUPXwVJ7hsDYgDhRjbl27KDmxxEIi-GKekaAolFEALw_wcB
• Find a an Energy Auditor certified by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Division of Energy here: https://energy.mo.gov/auditors

Solar Incentives & Financing

• The federal Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit is open to all homeowners regardless of the state in which they live. The tax credit covers up to 26% of qualified expenditures. This includes labor, installation and interconnection wiring. You must own the house but it doesn’t have to be your principal residence. Click here for more information (and to download the necessary tax form) to learn about the Federal Tax Credit.
• You can check out these links to find more information about the Ameren MO rebates.
  • Residential: https://www.ameren.com/missouri/residential/clean-energy-customer-programs/solar/customer-owned-solar
  • Businesses: https://www.ameren.com/missouri/company/environment-and-sustainability/solar/application-proces
  • For large businesses, RenewSTL Solar might be a good option for you: https://renewmo.org/renewstlsolar/
• The Clean Energy Credit Union, which was founded in 2017 for the purpose of helping folks finance renewable energy and electric vehicle purchases. It is a member-based credit union which MREA is a member of. If you choose to go geothermal through this program you will have access to financing through the Clean Energy Credit Union. Learn about their rates and terms here.