Colorado's full
incentive stack,
in one place.
State tax credits, utility rebates, federal programs still active, and HB26-1007 - Sol Country breaks down every dollar available to Colorado homeowners and renters in 2026.
What Colorado itself
offers.
Colorado has historically offered a state income tax exemption on solar equipment, plus a sales and use tax exemption on residential solar systems. Verify current-year details with the Colorado Energy Office, as exemptions can shift year to year.
Xcel pays up to $5,500
for battery storage.
Xcel Energy's Battery Connect program is the single largest incentive in Colorado's stack. Full details on eligibility and enrollment are covered in Sol Country's Xcel Energy guide.
The solar credit expired.
These didn't.
The 30% residential solar purchase credit expired December 31, 2025. These federal programs are still active for Colorado households in 2026.
HB26-1007: two tiers,
zero landlord veto.
Colorado's balcony solar law takes effect January 1, 2027, with two distinct tiers:
What $16,500 in incentives
actually looks like.
| Xcel Battery Connect | $5,500 |
| Federal battery ITC (30% of $8,500 battery) | $2,550 |
| HEAR heat pump rebate | $8,000 |
| EV charger credit (before June 30) | $1,000 |
| State sales tax exemption (est.) | ~$400 |
| TOTAL | $17,450 |
Find your full
incentive stack.
Sol Country matches every Colorado, Xcel, and federal program to your address and household - free, no signup required.