The Best Time to Install Solar in Colorado in 2026
Solar Insights · April 2026 The Best Time to Install Solar in Colorado in 2026 Spring is the smartest window to start a Colorado solar project. Here is why timing matters more than the season your panels go up. Quick answer The best time to install solar in Colorado is late winter or early spring. […]
How Long Does Solar Installation Take in Denver?
How Long Does Solar Installation Take in Denver? – Apollo Energy Solar Insights · April 2026 How Long Does Solar Installation Take in Denver? Most residential solar installations in Denver run 8 to 12 weeks from signed contract to flipping the switch. Here is every phase of that timeline, what can slow it down, and […]
Do Solar Panels Increase Home Value in Colorado?
Do Solar Panels Increase Home Value in Colorado? – Apollo Energy Solar Insights · April 2026 Do Solar Panels Increase Home Value in Colorado? Yes, and the numbers are significant. Colorado homes with owned solar sell for more, sell faster, and benefit from property and sales tax exemptions that no other upgrade can match. Quick […]
How Colorado Net Metering Works for Solar Homeowners in 2026
Solar Insights · April 2026 How Colorado Net Metering Works for Solar Homeowners in 2026 Net metering is the single biggest reason residential solar pencils out financially in Colorado. Here is exactly how it works, what Xcel credits you, and why rising rates make it more valuable every year. Quick answer Colorado law requires […]
How to Size a Solar System for Your Denver Home
Solar Insights · April 2026 How to Size a Solar System for Your Denver Home Too small and you’re still paying Xcel. Too large and you overspend. Here’s how Denver homeowners get the number right from day one. The short version Divide your annual kWh usage by 1,500 to get your approximate system size in […]
Xcel Time of Use Rates in Colorado: How Solar and Battery Storage Beat Peak Pricing
If you pay an Xcel Energy bill in Colorado, your electricity no longer costs the same price all day long. Starting November 1, 2025, the Colorado Public Utilities Commission rolled out mandatory time of use (TOU) rates for all Xcel residential customers. That means the price you pay per kilowatt hour now depends on when […]
