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Lakewood is fully within Xcel Energy’s service territory. You get 1:1 retail-rate net metering with the Solar Bank option: credits roll over monthly, and at year-end you can choose continuous rollover or cash out excess at the Average Hourly Incremental Cost (AHIC) rate. Systems can be sized up to 120% of annual usage. Current residential rates are approximately $0.14–0.15/kWh and rising.
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Apollo Energy is based in the Denver metro and has completed numerous installations across Lakewood. Our familiarity with the area’s mix of roof types — from mid-century ranch homes to newer developments — means we can design optimal systems for any Lakewood property.
Lakewood permitting follows the standard Xcel interconnection process. Apollo handles building permits, electrical permits, structural engineering, and the full Xcel application. Colorado HOA protections apply throughout the city.
Lakewood’s proximity to the foothills means some neighborhoods face elevated wildfire risk and associated planned grid shutoffs. Battery storage ensures your solar system keeps powering your home during outages. Xcel’s Renewable Battery Connect offers up to $5,000 in rebates for qualifying battery installations.
Lakewood homeowners benefit from Colorado’s full incentive stack. The state sales tax exemption covers all solar equipment and installation labor, and the property tax exemption means your home’s value increases without raising your property taxes. Xcel’s Solar*Rewards program offers $1/watt for income-qualified residents up to 7 kW, and the Renewable Battery Connect program provides up to $5,000 for pairing solar with battery storage.
Yes. Lakewood’s slightly higher elevation compared to downtown Denver means thinner atmosphere and less solar scatter, which improves panel performance. The effect is modest but real — every 1,000 feet of elevation gain yields roughly 3–4% more solar irradiance.
West-facing roofs actually work well in Lakewood. While south-facing is optimal, west-facing panels capture strong afternoon sun and pair well with time-of-use rate patterns where late-day electricity is most valuable.
The physical installation is typically 1–2 days. The full timeline from signed contract to Permission to Operate from Xcel is usually 8–12 weeks, primarily driven by permitting and Xcel’s interconnection queue. Apollo handles all the paperwork so you don’t have to.
Apollo Energy proudly serves homeowners and businesses as the leading solar company in Lakewood, CO. Whether you’re looking for residential solar panels, battery storage, or commercial solar solutions, we’re here to help you transition to solar energy.
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