API Solar
3888 N. Peoria Rd, Springfield, Illinois, United States

API Solar was founded by a group of good friends who shared a vision that positive energy can make a difference in our world.  Our main goal is to promote clean energy from within our communities, to our cities, to our nation, and to the world.  Our intention is to make it simple and easy for all of us to go green in order to improve our planet for future generations.  If you believe in a life of positive energy and you want to make a difference in your community, we open our arms to welcome you.  Today we invite you to join us and be a part of a worldwide movement to make the world a cleaner, simpler, and more enduring place to live.   Our home tomorrow depends on our hands today.  By taking action toward sustainable energy, we can give our young life a healthier, cleaner, future.

Why Go Solar with Us?

There are already enough things to consider when deciding to go solar...Working with a solar company you can trust, shouldn’t be one of them.

ROOFTOP SOLAR SOLUTIONS

Re-purpose your rooftop with a solar energy system and enjoy energy savings on your monthly utility bills. If you’ve got a southern facing, unshaded roof space overhead, you might just be a perfect candidate for powering your home with sunlight.

GROUND-LEVEL SOLUTIONS

When space isn’t an issue, a ground mounted solar array can be a great option. Ground solutions provide the flexibility to position your system at the optimum tilt and orientation to provide the highest production per panel.

Free Solar Assessment 

After completing this form, we’ll review the property using software that works with Google Earth.  We’ll be assessing how feasible solar would be for your home or business.  From there, we’ll get in touch with you to learn more about what your goals are and let you know what we find in our review.

7 Ways Your Business Can Benefit from Adding Solar

• Commercial customers of new solar energy systems receive a 30% federal tax credit that provides a dollar-for-dollar reduction in tax liability. Since unused credits carry over, this program allows businesses of any size to benefit from the tax relief of solar.
• Under the federal Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS), businesses recover capital investment costs through asset depreciation. Currently, solar energy systems are depreciated as a 5 year asset class. This allows business owners to recoup the expenses on their solar investment quickly through larger deductions in the first 5 years of the system’s life.
• Through a policy of Net Energy Metering (Net Metering), excess energy produced through solar helps spin your electric meter backwards, saving you money and adding clean renewable energy to the power supply.
• As long as the sun rises, solar energy will be delivered daily for free by the sun.  Therefore, businesses who are powered by solar are less exposed to price volatility of commodity fuels like coal and natural gas and enjoy a more stable energy bill.
• In order to comply with renewable portfolio standards mandated by the state, many utility companies must demonstrate that a certain percentage of energy generated came from renewable sources.  To meet these targets, utilities will purchase renewable energy credits (RECs) from state residents with qualifying solar systems installed.
• Demand rate tariffs are common for commercial utility customers. They are basically a measure of the peak amount of power used by the business during the billing period. Since solar serves the load side of the meter first, it could potentially lower the peak power required from the utility.
• As state renewable production goals continue to rise, businesses are able to benefit from rebates from local utility providers, state or municipal government subsidies, and other energy efficiency programs. The political and financial landscape for solar are driving investments in the industry and unlocking low rate financing options that businesses can take advantage of.