Tick Tock Energy was recently chosen as the solar contractor for the competitive Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) Solar Group Buy Program. This is an exciting development for Tick Tock and to further advance solar in the Lake Land College District. The MREA Group Buy Program is an effort to bring solar opportunities to [...]
Many solar homeowners and businesses have benefited from generous federal solar tax credits. But like all good things, these tax credits will end and start to phase-out after 2019 What Are Federal Solar Tax Credits? Since 2005, the federal government has allowed solar homeowners and businesses to claim a 30 percent tax credit against the cost of [...]
Tick Tock Energy is celebrating 13 years of business in Central Illinois this year. What started as a business venture by brothers Craig, Eric and Matt Pals, in 2006 has grown quickly and is now one of Central and Southern Illinois' leading energy solution contractors. With projects in over 8 states, Tick Tock Energy [...]
The Illinois Power Agency (IPA) has announced allocation of the remaining 25% discretionary capacity (approximately 166.5 MW) of the Illinois Adjustable Block Program (ABP). The majority of funds, 91.5 MW, will be allocated to Large DG within Group A. Large DG in Group B will receive funding for 33 MW, while Community Solar will receive [...]
The public is invited to a FREE event hosted by Tick Tock Energy to discuss the financial benefits of solar! Event will be held March 26 at the Jacobs residence, starting at 5:30 p.m. Located at 1532 1300th St. Lincoln, IL 62656 Join us and local solar homeowners to answer all your questions about solar energy [...]
Illinois businesses and solar communities interested in investing in solar power might be overlooking an incentive that could save them a lot of money. As Illinois makes a strong push to get more energy from renewable sources, the state has rolled out several incentives to move its energy portfolio towards solar and wind resources. These incentives [...]
Midwest winter weather can be hard on the roads, your car, and your body. However, is winter weather hard on your solar panels? Does the cold, snow, and ice affect your solar panels and their electricity production? The short answer is yes. The cold, snow, and ice do affect your solar panels. But [...]
As the depths of winter settle in, many solar homeowners might be asking a similar question: How do I deal with snow on my solar panels? Fist and foremost: CAUTION Overall, we really recommend mother nature melt the snow naturally. Here in Central Illinois, snowfall is generally moderate, and a few day's snowfall will [...]
EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS., For the 3rd year in a row, Solar Power World has ranked Tick Tock Energy, Inc. as one of 2017’s Top 500 Solar Contractors in the United States. Ranking at 431st on the list, Tick Tock Energy earned this honor by installing 453 kW of solar in 2016 and continuing its installation of [...]
