SOL COUNTRY RECOMMENDATION FOR COLORADO SPRINGS RENTERS
CRAFTSTROM 395W STARTER KIT
Colorado Springs Utilities' rate of ~$0.120/kWh is moderate. A 395W starter kit is the right first step - especially for Colorado Springs' military community where frequent moves make portability important.
Fort Carson and Peterson SFB residents in off-base housing: a portable 395W kit moves with you at PCS - whether your next assignment is in another Colorado Springs neighborhood or a state with its own balcony solar law.
STEP 1 - FIND YOUR SITUATION
WHAT KIND OF OUTDOOR SPACE DO YOU HAVE?
Your outdoor space determines which kit works, how to mount it, and what your landlord can say about it.
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER HB26-1007
395W - NO APPROVAL NEEDED
- •No electrician
- •No permit
- •No HOA approval
- •No landlord permission
- •Just plug it in
UP TO 1,920W - LICENSED TIER
- •Licensed electrician required
- •Dedicated circuit required
- •Still no utility approval needed
- •Landlord still cannot prohibit
HB26-1007 takes effect January 1, 2027. Both tiers are protected - your landlord cannot prohibit either compliant installation after that date.
WANT TO NOTIFY YOUR LANDLORD?
Sol Country generates a professional letter referencing HB26-1007 specifically - ready to email in 30 seconds.
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Check csu.org for current CSU solar and battery programs - Sol Country will have CSU-specific program data soon.
YOUR COLORADO SPRINGS SAVINGS
WHAT PLUG-IN SOLAR SAVES AT COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES RATES.
Colorado Springs is served by Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) - a four-service municipal utility providing electric, gas, water, and wastewater service. CSU's electric rate is slightly lower than Xcel Energy's which means a slightly longer payback on solar - but Colorado Springs' elevation and clear skies provide above-average sun hours. The Pikes Peak region gets approximately 5.4 peak sun hours per day - one of Colorado's best solar resources.
| Kit size | Savings now | 10-yr savings |
|---|---|---|
395W | $63/yr | $630+ |
800W MOST POPULAR FOR SPRINGS RENTERS | $128/yr | $1,280+ |
1,200W | $192/yr | $1,920+ |
1,920W (max CO) | $307/yr | $3,070+ |
Based on Colorado Springs average peak sun hours: 5.4/day. Actual savings vary by address, shading, and panel orientation.
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MILITARY RENTERS IN COLORADO SPRINGS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.
Colorado Springs has one of the largest military populations in the US - Fort Carson, Peterson Space Force Base, Schriever SFB, and Cheyenne Mountain all have significant off-base housing populations. HB26-1007 applies to all private rental units in Colorado Springs. On-base housing may have different rules - check with your housing office before installing. For off-base housing in Colorado Springs - your landlord cannot prohibit a compliant installation after January 1, 2027.
FORT CARSON + PETERSON SFB
MILITARY RENTERS IN COLORADO SPRINGS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.
Colorado Springs has one of the largest military populations in the US - Fort Carson, Peterson Space Force Base, Schriever SFB, and Cheyenne Mountain all have significant off-base housing populations. HB26-1007 applies to all private rental units in Colorado Springs. On-base housing may have different rules - check with your housing office before installing. For off-base housing in Colorado Springs - your landlord cannot prohibit a compliant installation after January 1, 2027.
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CAN'T WAIT UNTIL JANUARY? COLORADO SPRINGS COMMUNITY SOLAR IS AVAILABLE NOW.
Community solar lets Colorado Springs renters subscribe to a local Colorado solar farm and receive credits on their utility bill today - with $0 upfront and no installation required.
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COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES CUSTOMERS - CHECK YOUR LOCAL PROGRAMS.
Community Solar Credits
Subscribe to a Colorado solar farm and receive bill credits each month - no installation, no upfront cost.
Battery Connect ($5,500 max)
Xcel Energy pays up to $5,500 for qualifying home battery installations enrolled in their demand-response program.
Wildfire PSPS preparedness
Xcel and Colorado utilities offer outage preparedness rebates and resources, especially for at-risk areas.
Note: Colorado Springs Utilities customers should also check CSU's local solar incentive programs.
JOIN THE COLORADO SPRINGS WAITLIST
Sol Country emails Colorado Springs renters 90, 30, and 7 days before January 1 with kit recommendations and your exact CSU savings estimate.
FIND YOUR EXACT COLORADO SPRINGS SAVINGS.
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