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Switching to solar power in Colorado
Everything you need to know about making the switch to
solar, from process and pricing to tax rebates and more.
10,000+
ION Solar homes
in Colorado.
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Why switch to Solar in CO?
Abundant sunshine, tax incentives, mandated net metering & more
With a warm and sunny climate, Colorado is an ideal location for going solar. Colorado also offers homeowners several incentives for going solar, including tax credits, tax exemptions, mandated net metering, and more.
Up to 30% in federal tax credits
Depending on your situation, you may qualify for the The Solar Investment Tax Credit, which can reduce the cost of your system by up to 30%.
Local incentives & rebates may be available
Certain cities and utility companies offer additional incentives and rebates; be sure to check your area for more information.
Use what you generate, save or sell what you don’t
With mandated net metering & renewable energy credits, you have multiple methods for selling your excess power to the local utility companies.
Your property taxes won’t go up
Your new solar system is exempt from property taxes in CO, which means the value of your home will go up, not your tax bill.
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The installation process
Switch to solar in just
4 simple steps
Wondering what it might be like to switch to solar? Here’s a high-level look at what you can expect as an ION customer.
On-site personalized home assessment
After learning more about your power needs, our team will measure, test, and assess your home before designing your custom solar system.
Custom design that fits your power needs & home aesthetic
Based on your unique needs, our in-house engineering team will build you a custom system that’s not only powerful & reliable, but looks good, too.
Permits, installation & approvals
You relax while our team handles the permits, installation, and approval process from your local government and power company.
Turn on your new solar-powered home!
Soak up all the benefits of going solar, from more control over your power bill to powering your home with clean energy, and more.
Why over 10,000 Colorado homeowners have chosen ION as their solar provider
Learn what makes us different & why 10,000+ Colorado homeowners have chosen ION.
Worry-free,
done-for-you service
ION handles everything for you – from financing and design to permits and installation – all you have to do is provide a power bill & sign the papers.
Thoughtful,
modern design that’s customized
to your home
By using black-on-black panels and organizing them in a clean way, you get a system that’s not only powerful & reliable, but looks sleek & tidy, too.
Full-service customer support before, during & after installation
With ION, you get a dedicated project coordinator, weekly check-ins, as well as fast & friendly support via phone, email, and live chat.
Protected by industry-leading
product warranties & guarantees
30-Year Panel
Warranty
Your premium panels are protected for 25 years and guaranteed to produce a minimum of 85% capacity or more for 30 years.
25-Year Microinverter
Warranty
The microinverters that power your system are protected for 25 years by the manufacturer, Enphase.
10-Year Workmanship Guarantee
All work performed on your home during the installation process (such as rigging, drilling & more) is covered for a full decade.
ION Satisfaction
Guarantee
Our mission is to provide a premium product and a premium experience. If we don't hit this goal, we have a team ready to help.
Have a question about
switching to solar in Colorado?
Check out the FAQ’s below for more information or book a free, no-obligation Q&A call with our team.
Solar panels are made of special cells (PV or photovoltaic cells) that absorb sunlight and produce an electrical current.
In order for your home to use that electrical current (known as DC or Direct Current), it must be converted into AC (or Alternating Current), which is done through micro inverters that are attached to each solar panel.
Once the energy has been converted, it runs through your electrical panel, gets distributed within your home, and can be used to power your appliances, lights, and more.
The following solar tax credits and incentives are available in Colorado. To find out if you’re eligible, we recommend contacting our team for more information and speaking with a tax professional who can help.
Colorado residents with high energy burdens can apply to the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) for financial help with installing a rooftop solar system (for many, this could mean a free solar system). Eligible households include those paying more than 4% of household income on energy costs (Source: energyoffice.colorado.gov).
The Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is a federal tax credit for those who purchase solar energy systems for residential, commercial or utility scale properties. Through this legislation, all solar systems installed between 2022 and 2023 are eligible for a federal tax credit. If you qualify, you could reduce the cost of your system by up to 30% (Source: Energy.gov).
Colorado offers a sales tax exemption on your solar system. The exemption does not include labor, energy storage devices, or remote monitoring systems (Source: tax.colorado.gov).
Colorado excludes the added value of a solar panel system from a home’s value in Colorado; in other words, your property taxes will not increase due to the value your solar system adds to your home (Source: Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency).
In Colorado, utility companies are required to pay you (typically in the form of bill credits) at the market rate for excess energy your system produces throughout the year (up to 120% of their electricity demand for Investor Owned Utilities (e.g. Xcel Energy and Black Hills) or capped at 10 kilowatts for residential for municipal (e.g. Fort Collins) and cooperative utilities (e.g. electric cooperatives who purchase wholesale power from Tri-State or other power providers).
XCEL customers in Colorado have the option to participate in incentivized offerings based on customer type and AC system size. Renewable Energy Credits (REC) incentives are paid to the system owner in cents per kilowatt hour (¢ per kWh).
If you choose to participate, monthly or annual payments are made to the owner of the solar system in exchange for Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) for the energy produced by the solar system (Source: Xcel Energy).
Depending on where you live, additional incentives and rebates may be offered by your town/city and/or by your utility company. To find out what’s available and if you’re eligible, contact your local government and utility companies or reach out to the ION team who can point you in the right direction.
