Community Solar in Colorado: How Renters and Condo Owners Go Solar Without a Roof
Incentive Playbook · 2026 Community Solar in Colorado: How Renters and Condo Owners Go Solar Without a Roof Colorado’s community solar gardens let renters, condo owners, and shaded-roof homeowners subscribe to shared solar and save on their Xcel bill. Here’s how the newly expanded 2026 program works. Community-scale solar array, photo by USFWS Mountain Prairie […]
Can Your HOA Stop Your Solar Panels in Colorado? What the Law Actually Says
Homeowner Guide · Legal Explainer · 2026 Can Your HOA Stop Your Solar Panels in Colorado? What the Law Actually Says Colorado law voids any HOA rule that effectively blocks solar panels. Here’s exactly what your HOA can and can’t do under C.R.S. § 38-30-168, plus the 60-day deadline that works in your favor. Residential […]
How Colorado Net Metering Works for Solar Homeowners in 2026
Learn how Colorado net metering works for Xcel Energy solar customers in 2026. Full retail rate credits, annual rollover options, and how rising rates boost your savings.
How to Size a Solar System for Your Denver Home
Learn how to size a solar system for your Denver home. Use your Xcel Energy bill, local sun hours, and roof details to find the right system size.
Whole Home Battery Backup in Colorado: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know in 2026
Xcel Energy has activated Public Safety Power Shutoffs twice in 2026, leaving thousands of Colorado homes without power. Whole home battery backup keeps your lights on, your food cold, and your family safe during planned and unplanned outages. Learn what it costs, which incentives are available, and how to get started.
Do Solar Panels Survive Colorado Hail? What Denver Homeowners Should Know Before Storm Season
Solar Insights · April 2026 Do Solar Panels Survive Colorado Hail? What Denver Homeowners Should Know Before Storm Season Colorado averages 94 significant hail events per year. Here is what the data actually shows about solar panel durability, and what to do before storm season arrives. Short answer Solar panels are engineered to take […]
Powerwall 3 vs FranklinWH aPower 2: Which Battery Is Right for Your Colorado Home?
Compare the Tesla Powerwall 3 and FranklinWH aPower 2 for Colorado homes. Specs, pricing, warranties, and which battery fits your situation in 2026.
FEOC Compliant Solar Panels in Colorado: What Homeowners Need to Know in 2026
FEOC compliance is now one of the most important factors in choosing a solar installer in Colorado. Learn which panels qualify, why it matters for your incentives, and what to ask before you sign anything.
Should Colorado Homeowners Go Solar in 2026, or Wait?
Thinking about solar in Colorado? Learn whether 2026 is the best time to install solar panels or if waiting will cost you more. Denver homeowners are acting now.
Solar Panels and Battery Backup for Colorado Homes
Learn why solar panels shut off during power outages and how battery storage like Tesla Powerwall keeps your home powered in Colorado.
