New Illinois Solar SREC Incentive Prices for 2022-2023 Recently Published What the Heck is an SREC? Learn How You Can Take Advantage! First, let’s cover the basics. An SREC is a solar renewable energy credit, or certificate, that is used to encourage the development of renewable energy resources, namely solar in this case. [...]
Celebrating 16 years in business, Effingham-based Solar Company Receives Coveted Solar Award Effingham, IL -- Local solar installer, Tick Tock Energy, is proud to be named one of the top solar contractors in the United States by Solar Power World magazine. Tick Tock Energy achieved a national rank of 325 and is being [...]
Big Increase in Ameren Illinois Electricity Bills Ameren Illinois customers have been shocked to see the increase in their electric bills as new energy supply prices and electricity rate increases are setting in. In this blog post, we’ll address the key components of Ameren Illinois’ rate structure and what portions are increasing in price. [...]
A common solar with battery installation will feature an outbuilding where the batteries are housed at a stable temperature Do Solar Panels Need Batteries? No, But There Are 2 Main Reasons Why Illinois Homeowners Are Adding Them To Their Systems A common misconception that many homeowners have is that batteries are required [...]
As spring brings warmer days and sunshine, our solar installation crews are busy installing more ground-mounted solar systems around Illinois and the Midwest. A major portion of our business these days is mounting solar panels on a variety of ground mounted solar racking systems. If you have some ground to work with, mounting [...]
Note: the information in this article is now out of date. Updated info coming soon. Does the Pain of Tax Season Linger? Take Advantage of the Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) this Year! Whether it’s cutting electric costs, energy independence or lowering their environmental impact, solar is a great investment for long-term homeowners [...]
Join us for Solar 101, a free educational seminar about solar, coming to Assumption, IL on Tuesday, April 19 at 6pm - bring your electric bill! Location: Holthaus-Beyers Drainage LLC 105 W. Short St., Assumption, IL Thinking of going solar for your home, farm, or business? Tick Tock Energy invites you to a [...]
Thinking of Making Solar Your Next DIY Project? Think Twice! 8 Reasons To Hire a Qualified Solar Installer in Illinois vs. Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Many homeowners prefer to tackle home improvement projects with a "Do-it-Yourself", or DIY approach: bathroom remodels, kitchen upgrades, plumbing work, wiring up a light fixture, etc. However, when it comes [...]
See Tick Tock Energy at the 2022 O'Fallon Home & Garden Show This Weekend! Homeowners – make sure to visit Tick Tock Energy this weekend at the O’Fallon Home & Garden Show on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, March 25-27th, 2022 at the McKendree Metro Rec Plex in O'Fallon, IL. In addition to Tick [...]
See Tick Tock Energy at the 2022 Effingham IL Home Show This Weekend! Homeowners – make sure to visit Tick Tock Energy this weekend at the Effingham Home Show on Saturday and Sunday, February 5-6th, 2022 at the Thelma Keller Convention Center in Effingham, IL. The Effingham Home Show, sponsored by the Effingham [...]
