Wehmeyer Seed- Mascoutah, IL
How This Business Saves $30K/Year with Solar
Unlock Long-Term Savings and Stability with Solar
As energy bills continue to rise and business expenses soar, it’s an ideal time to make the switch to solar energy for your Illinois or Missouri business. Investing in a solar energy system for your commercial business is a strategic decision that can significantly lower your monthly electric bills for the next 25+ years. Plus, you can benefit from reduced tax liabilities through depreciation over the next six years.
“It wasn’t as simple as just hooking onto a system. EFS helped us go through all the steps so that we could get onto the electric grid… It’s paying us back about $30,000 a year.”
–Terry Twenhafel, VP of Finance, Wehmeyer Seed, Mascoutah, IL
Benefits of Solar Energy for Your Local Business
Investing in commercial solar energy not only reduces your business expenses, but demonstrates a strong commitment to addressing climate change, and boosting your credibility with investors and customers who value environmental responsibility. A solar system serves as a constant, visible reminder of your dedication to the planet’s future and your local community.
Long-Term Financial Savings
Reduce or eliminate your monthly electricity bills, allowing more capital for business growth. You’ll have more money to focus on your customers and company.
EFS installed a 115kW rooftop solar array in 2022 for Industrial Battery Products (IBP) of St. Louis, MO. It continues to produce over 145,000kWh/year and has helped IBP eliminate more than $40,000 in utility expenses as of July of 2025.
Environmental Impact
Enhance your corporate reputation by committing to sustainability and reducing your carbon footprint. Solar energy plays a crucial role in lowering national carbon emissions and combating global climate change. Its generation produces no greenhouse gases and has no negative environmental impact, unlike fossil fuels, which account for over a third of U.S. carbon emissions.
Trekker Logistics of Caseyville, IL, has unique energy demands as a transportation and logistics provider. They installed a 169kW rooftop solar array that produces 195,000kWh/ year. This amount of energy offsets their logistics center usage by almost 95% while providing carbon reduction initiatives to an industry with ever growing regulations.
Energy Independence
Protect your company against energy price fluctuations and supply disruptions for a stable operating environment.
A More Reliable Electric Grid
Boost your power supply when it matters most. Solar energy enhances the resilience and reliability of the electric grid, ensuring a more stable energy supply during storms and natural disasters that are increasingly common due to climate change.
National Incentives
Federal
The Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Provides a credit of 30% of the cost for commercial solar energy systems.
Low-Income and Energy Communities
Projects in eligible areas
May receive an additional 10%-20% tax credit.
Domestic Content
Projects using specified percentages of American-made materials
May receive an additional 10% tax credit.
Direct Pay
Tax-exempt entities
Governments
Rural electric co-ops
Can receive the ITC as a direct payment instead of as a tax credit.
Transfers
The Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
May be sold to other taxpayers.
REAP Grants
Small businesses
Can apply for USDA REAP Grants that cover up to 50% of solar project costs.
State Incentives for Illinois Commercial Businesses
Illinois Shines Program
- Provides incentives based on system production.
- In our experience, these incentives return roughly 30% of system cost back to the customer.
Smart Inverter Rebate Program
Ameren Illinois customers
Receive up to $300 per kilowatt for installed solar or energy storage systems.
Solar Tax Incentives and Rebates Maximize Your Savings
Solar panel installation incentives are available and better than ever. You can easily recoup most of your installation price by taking advantage of the available incentives for your business at the national and local level. When you pair the current solar incentives with your substantial energy bill savings, your solar energy system can pay for itself in under five years and continue providing reduced overhead for two or three more decades.
Powering Local Businesses with Solar Expertise
At EFS Energy, our dedicated team takes the time to provide customized solar energy solutions for your Illinois or Missouri commercial business.
Pitched Room
Pictured: MAR Graphics – 300kW Installation
A pitched roof commercial solar power installation efficiently utilizes your roof space to maximize energy production while seamlessly integrating with the building’s design for minimal aesthetic impact.
In Valmeyer, IL, MAR Graphics made the decision to install a 300kW roof mounted system to help eliminate a significant portion of their bill while taking advantage of incentives and rebates. The system has produced over 350,000kWh every year that it has been installed.
Ballasted Flat Roof
Pictured: Large Retail Store – 570kW Installation
A ballasted flat roof commercial solar power installation offers a non-invasive solution that uses weighted mounts to securely anchor solar panels. This ensures easy installation and maintenance without penetrating the roof membrane.
Brett Combs, the owner of Combs Self Storage in Imperial, MO, eliminated most of his utility costs by installing roof mounted solar on his covered parking structures. The systems produce more than 143,000kWh combined annually, reducing his utility costs by up to 70%!
Boost Your Business and Protect the Planet with EFS Energy
More consumers are looking for ways to support businesses that are making strides to protect our planet and support sustainability efforts. Solar energy is the perfect place to start. If you aren’t one of the first companies in your industry to go solar, make sure you aren’t one of the last! Solar is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your company’s dedication to a brighter future.
At EFS Energy, our customers come first. We put our knowledge of solar energy, tax incentives, and our community to work for you. Commercial business owners across Illinois and Missouri count on our professional guidance and partnership every step of the way, from their initial consultation to installation. We’re here for you.
Be the leader in your industry. Let EFS Energy design and install a solar solution that cuts costs, locks in energy stability, and demonstrates your commitment to sustainability. Schedule your free consultation today.
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