SOL COUNTRY RECOMMENDATION FOR DENVER RENTERS
CRAFTSTROM 800W KIT
Denver averages 5.31 peak sun hours per day - above the national average. At Xcel's current rate of $0.133/kWh an 800W kit saves ~$152/yr, rising to ~$166/yr after Xcel's filed 9.9% increase in August 2026.
Already solar-curious? Colorado's 1,920W limit is the highest in the country. A licensed electrician can take you from 395W to a full 1,920W array - saving ~$400/yr at projected 2027 rates.
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.
GENERATE LANDLORD LETTER →XCEL ENERGY PROGRAMS AVAILABLE AT YOUR ADDRESS
YOUR DENVER SAVINGS
WHAT PLUG-IN SOLAR SAVES AT XCEL ENERGY RATES.
Denver is served by Xcel Energy at a current residential rate of $0.133/kWh. Xcel has filed for a 9.9% increase effective August 2026. Here's what different kit sizes save at Denver addresses.
| Kit size | Savings now | 10-yr savings |
|---|---|---|
395W | $75/yr | $820+ |
800W MOST POPULAR FOR DENVER RENTERS | $152/yr | $1,660+ |
1,200W | $228/yr | $2,500+ |
1,920W (max CO) | $364/yr | $4,000+ |
Based on Denver average NLR sun hours: 5.31/day. Actual savings vary by address, shading, and panel orientation.
Get my exact Denver estimate →HB26-1007
WHAT COLORADO'S NEW LAW MEANS FOR DENVER RENTERS.
HB26-1007 was signed by Governor Polis in May 2026. Starting January 1, 2027 every Denver renter has these rights at their rental unit.
INSTALL UP TO 1,920W
Colorado has the highest plug-in solar limit of any state - 4x the national standard of 400W.
NO XCEL APPROVAL NEEDED
Standard outlet systems require zero Xcel Energy application. No backlog. No wait. Plug in and start saving.
LANDLORD CANNOT SAY NO
Denver landlords and HOAs cannot prohibit compliant installations after January 1, 2027.
TAKES IT WHEN YOU MOVE
Your panel is personal property. Move from Capitol Hill to RiNo - take your panel with you.
AVAILABLE TODAY IN DENVER
CAN'T WAIT UNTIL JANUARY? DENVER COMMUNITY SOLAR IS AVAILABLE NOW.
Community solar lets Denver renters subscribe to a local Colorado solar farm and receive credits on their Xcel Energy bill today - with $0 upfront and no installation required.
Find Denver community solar →XCEL ENERGY PROGRAMS
XCEL ENERGY PAYS DENVER CUSTOMERS TO GO SOLAR.
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.
JOIN THE DENVER WAITLIST
Sol Country emails Denver renters 90, 30, and 7 days before January 1 with kit recommendations and your exact Xcel savings estimate.
FIND YOUR EXACT DENVER SAVINGS.
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