Home Solar Incentives and Rebates
Colorado is setting the standard nationwide as a leading provider of clean, renewable energy by requiring large investor owned utilities to obtain 30% of their power from renewable sources. Governor Bill Ritter signed the legislation on March 22, 2010 and noted that the new standard makes it the “best in the Rocky Mountain West” and one of the highest in the nation. Therefore many utilities began offering home solar incentive and rebates to their customers.
Equally important as the environmental benefits of solar, is the fact that the investment you make in your alternative energy project will protect you from rising electricity prices for years to come, while offering a better return than many other investments today – all risk free! Plus, it’s very rewarding to watch your meter “spin backward,” see your utility bills slashed or eliminated, and add value to your home… all while knowing you are doing the right thing for the environment!
Alt E Wind & Solar will happily manage any home solar incentive and rebate process for you, from start to finish. Outlined below are some of the rebates and incentives available to you:
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Incentive & Rebates
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Incentive & Rebates
Residential Solar Electric (Photovoltaic) Incentives:
Unfortunately, the Federal H.R.1 – “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, signed into law on July 4, 2025, officially eliminated the 30% Federal Income Tax Credit on Residential Solar at the end of 2025.
Xcel incentive amounts step down over time as certain MW targets are met. Therefore, incentive amounts are reflected as of 01/1/2026:
- As of March 2023, Xcel Energy is no longer providing a home solar incentive for residential solar PV systems expect for those who are income qualified (see below).
- Xcel’s Income Qualified Solar Rewards program provides an up-front rebate of $1.00 per watt of installed solar for eligible home solar systems up to 7kW in size. Click here or call us now to learn more about Xcel’s Income Qualified Solar Rewards Program.
State of Colorado
- State sales tax waiver (2.9%)
- RTD sales tax waiver (1.2%)
Other Utility Providers and Local Municipalities
Several other utilities and local governments also offer limited rebates and incentives on an annual basis. However, funds allocated for these local incentives are typically consumed rapidly. Please call us at 970 482-SOLAR (7652) to find out about local incentives currently available in your area.
Database for Statewide Incentives
The Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) is a comprehensive source for current rebate information. Therefore, Click here or call us now to learn more about the incentives available in your area.
Residential Solar Electric (Photovoltaic) Incentives:
The Federal H.R.1 – “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, signed into law on July 4, 2025, officially eliminated the 30% Federal Income Tax Credit on Residential Solar at the end of 2025. However, to help offset the negative effects to both our company and our customers, we’re offering an exclusive 20% discount to homeowners who book their solar installation (battery backup excluded) before March 31, 2026, and schedule installation for the second quarter of 2026. Take advantage of this limited-time offer and lock in your energy savings before it’s too late!
Xcel incentive amounts step down over time as certain MW targets are met. Therefore, incentive amounts are reflected as of 01/1/2025:
- As of March 2023, Xcel Energy is no longer providing a home solar incentive for residential solar PV systems expect for those who are income qualified (see below).
- Xcel’s Income Qualified Solar Rewards program provides an up-front rebate of $1.00 per watt of installed solar for eligible home solar systems up to 7kW in size. Click here or call us now to learn more about Xcel’s Income Qualified Solar Rewards Program.
State of Colorado
- State sales tax waiver (2.9%)
- RTD sales tax waiver (1.2%)
Other Utility Providers and Local Municipalities
Several other utilities and local governments also offer limited rebates and incentives on an annual basis. However, funds allocated for these local incentives are typically consumed rapidly. Please call us at 970 482-SOLAR (7652) to find out about local incentives currently available in your area.
Database for Statewide Incentives
The Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) is a comprehensive source for current rebate information. Therefore, Click here or call us now to learn more about the incentives available in your area.