Sarah M.'s energy report

Monthly bill: $187Active8.4 kW rooftop solar · Installed
YOUR MAXIMUM ANNUAL SAVINGS
$2,847/year
Across 3 active energy streams
8,201 lbs CO2 offset/year
= 171 trees planted
11,280 kWh/yr potential$0.134/kWh · Xcel EnergyDenver, CO

Estimates based on your address data. Actual savings may vary.

🌿 8,726 lbs CO2 offset per yearEquivalent to planting 96 trees annually
YOUR 10-YEAR IMPACT ESTIMATE
$28,470
10-Year Savings
$14,235
Carbon Credits Value (est.)
$21,000
Home Value Increase (est.)
YOUR ENERGY STREAMS
Community Solar
Colorado community solar credits applied to your Xcel bill
+$840/yr
Heat Pump
Replace gas heating with electric heat pump
+$620/yr
SOL COUNTRY PICK FOR YOUR ADDRESS
Home Battery
Your battery can earn money by selling stored energy back to the grid during peak hours — on top of cutting your bill.
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Home Battery NOT AVAILABLE AT YOUR ADDRESS
EV Charging
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EV Charging NOT AVAILABLE AT YOUR ADDRESS
Bill Assistance
LIHEAP, weatherization, and utility bill assistance
Up to $4,050/yr
in direct assistance
LIHEAPWAPUtility
SMART ENERGY READINESS
2 OF 4 DEVICES

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A Home Energy Management System uses your solar, battery, EV, and heat pump together - automatically shifting usage to the cheapest times and earning grid payments when demand peaks.

Solar panels✓ READY
Battery storageAdd battery →
Electric vehicleSee EVs →
Heat pump✓ READY
Learn how smart energy management works →
Current rate structure
Standard rate
Average residential rate for Colorado, from the US Energy Information Administration
$0.142/kWh
5-year CAGR
BLS CPI · CO average
+4.2% per year
10-year CAGR
BLS CPI · historical
+3.8% per year
Grid carbon intensity
Xcel Energy emissions
EPA eGRID2023
826 lbs CO₂/MWh
Carbon-heavy grid - solar offsets more CO₂ here
VPP program
No verified VPP program found at Xcel Energy yet.
43 data points analyzed for your address
YOUR ROOFTOP INCENTIVE STACK

Federal, state, utility, and local programs for rooftop solar in Colorado.

Federal tax credit update (important)

The 30% federal residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. It is NOT available for rooftop solar systems installed in 2026 or later.

What IS still available:
  • The Section 48E commercial credit remains available through December 31, 2027 for leased systems and PPAs - the leasing company claims it and passes savings to you through lower payments.
  • State tax credits and rebates remain fully available.
  • Battery storage incentives through state programs remain active in many states.
Source: IRS OBBBA FAQ, IRS.gov, updated July 2025.
Xcel Energy direct programs
Sol Country verified
Programs run directly by your utility - verified by Sol Country
How are you planning to finance your rooftop solar?
Expired
Section 25D (30% credit)

Expired December 31, 2025. Not available for 2026 installations.

Good news

Solar is still a strong investment without the federal credit. Payback periods have extended by 3-5 years in most markets, but long-term savings from rising utility rates still make rooftop solar financially compelling in most states.

State incentives - CO

Sales tax exemption for solar equipment
exemption
State sales tax waived
Source: Colorado Department of Revenue
Xcel Solar*Rewards
performance
$1/watt upfront for income-qualified customers, plus per-kWh performance payments for all customers
Expires Waitlisted in 2025, reopening 2026
Source: Xcel Energy
Xcel Clean Heat Plan - heat pump rebates
rebate
Heat pump rebates available; check current amounts at xcelenergy.com/rebates
Expires Through 2027
Source: Xcel Energy
Colorado Heat Pump Tax Credit
tax credit
$1,000 air-source heat pump discount at point of sale (reduced from $1,500 on Jan 1, 2026)
Source: Colorado Energy Office
See all CO incentives on DSIRE →
Net metering

Check your utility for current net metering policy

Home value increase

Solar adds approximately 4% to your home's value for owned systems. On a home valued at $420,000: ~$16,800 added value. Source: Zillow Research, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Battery storage incentives in 2026

Federal
Owned: None - 25D expired
TPO/leased: 48E through 2032 (installer claims)
State programs
CO Battery Storage Tax Credit
10% of battery cost
⚠ Expires Dec 31, 2026
Sales tax exemption for solar equipment
State sales tax waived
Xcel Renewable Battery Connect
$350/kW installed up to $5,000, plus annual VPP participation payment
Expires Program runs 2024-2027
Xcel Clean Heat Plan - heat pump rebates
Heat pump rebates available; check current amounts at xcelenergy.com/rebates
Expires Through 2027
Colorado Heat Pump Tax Credit
$1,000 air-source heat pump discount at point of sale (reduced from $1,500 on Jan 1, 2026)
VPP programs
Some utilities pay you to enroll your battery in their grid program. Check with your utility for VPP availability.

Sol Country does not provide tax or legal advice. Incentive information is for educational purposes only and may not reflect your specific circumstances. Consult a qualified tax professional before making decisions based on anticipated incentives. Information reflects our understanding of current law as of May 2026 and is subject to change. Federal incentive data: IRS.gov, IRS OBBBA FAQ. State incentive data: DSIRE (NC Clean Energy Technology Center, funded by US DOE).

YOUR RECOMMENDED PLAN

The best product for each active savings stream — based on your address and preferences.

COMMUNITY SOLAR
Arcadia Community Solar
Subscribe to a local Colorado solar farm and get credits on your Xcel bill automatically. No installation needed.
Join Arcadia →
Partner link.
HEAT PUMP
Mitsubishi Electric Heat Pump
Xcel Energy rebate of up to $1,500 for qualifying heat pump models. Replaces gas heating and AC in one unit.
Get Quotes →
Partner link.
BILL ASSISTANCE
LEAP / LIHEAP Colorado
Colorado's Low-income Energy Assistance Program — apply once and receive direct credits on your Xcel bill. Free to apply.
Apply Now →
Partner link.
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