Y-W Electric Association Solar in 2026: The 10 kW Net Metering Cap and Why Right Sizing Wins in Yuma and Washington Counties
Utility Spotlight · July 2026 Y-W Electric Association Solar in 2026: The 10 kW Net Metering Cap and Why Right Sizing Wins in Yuma and Washington Counties Y-W Electric powers the farms and small towns of Colorado’s northeastern corner, and its 10 kW residential net metering limit makes system sizing the design decision that determines […]
San Miguel Power Association Solar in 2026: The Complete Net Metering Guide for Telluride, Ridgway, and Norwood
Utility Spotlight · July 2026 San Miguel Power Association Solar in 2026: The Complete Net Metering Guide for Telluride, Ridgway, and Norwood San Miguel Power Association runs true net metering with a real ceiling on enrollment. Here is how a solar project pencils out across Telluride, Ridgway, Ouray, and the rest of SMPA’s mountain and […]
Southeast Colorado Power Association Solar in 2026: The Complete Net Metering Guide for the Arkansas Valley
Utility Spotlight · July 2026 Southeast Colorado Power Association Solar in 2026: The Complete Net Metering Guide for the Arkansas Valley SECPA banks your solar credits month to month and settles up once a year at the co-op’s wholesale rate. Here is how a Southeast Colorado Power Association solar project pencils out across the Arkansas […]
Poudre Valley REA Solar in 2026: The Complete Net Metering and Battery Guide for Northern Colorado
Utility Spotlight · July 2026 Poudre Valley REA Solar in 2026: The Complete Net Metering and Battery Guide for Northern Colorado PVREA net meters your solar and buys back your surplus once a year. Here is how a Poudre Valley REA solar and battery project pencils out across fast-growing Larimer and Weld County. Quick answer […]
Estes Park Power and Communications Solar in 2026: The Complete Mountain Town Guide
Utility Spotlight · July 2026 Estes Park Power and Communications Solar in 2026: The Complete Mountain Town Guide Platte River raised wholesale rates for 2026 and Estes Park added a local increase on top. Here is how Estes Park Power and Communications solar and a battery pencil out at 7,500 feet. Quick answer Estes Park […]
Empire Electric Association Solar in 2026: The Complete Cortez and Four Corners Guide
Utility Spotlight · June 2026 Empire Electric Association Solar in 2026: The Complete Cortez and Four Corners Guide Tri-State raised wholesale rates for 2026 and EEA’s fixed charge is climbing. Here is how Empire Electric Association solar and a battery pencil out in the sunniest corner of Colorado. Quick answer Empire Electric Association solar pencils […]
The Colorado Solar Incentive Stack in 2026: Everything Before the 10% Storage Credit Expires
Incentive Playbook · May 2026 The Colorado Solar Incentive Stack in 2026: Everything Before the 10% Storage Credit Expires Four layers of Colorado solar incentives 2026 stack on every residential project. The state storage credit hits a hard cliff on December 31, 2026. Quick answer Colorado homeowners installing solar plus battery in 2026 can layer […]
What Xcel’s 2026 Rate Increases Mean for Colorado Solar Payback
Rate Watch · May 2026 What Xcel’s 2026 Rate Increases Mean for Colorado Solar Payback Two back to back Xcel rate cases land in Colorado this year. Here is what the Xcel Colorado rate increase 2026 actually does to a Denver bill and a typical solar payback window. Quick answer Xcel filed two Colorado rate […]
Colorado Springs Utilities vs Mountain View Electric: Which Utility Powers Your El Paso County Home and What It Means for Solar
Utility Spotlight · May 2026 Colorado Springs Utilities vs Mountain View Electric: Which Utility Powers Your El Paso County Home and What It Means for Solar Two utilities, one county, very different rules. Here is how Colorado Springs Utilities solar and Mountain View Electric stack up in 2026, and what changes about your project depending […]
CORE Electric Cooperative Solar 2026: The Complete Colorado Guide
Utility Spotlight · April 2026 CORE Electric Cooperative Solar 2026: The Complete Colorado Guide CORE serves over 180,000 meters across six Colorado counties and plays by different rules than Xcel. Here is how members get the most out of solar this year. Quick answer CORE Electric Cooperative does not offer a cash rebate on rooftop […]
