First US state to pass
plug-in balcony solar legislation.
COLORADO HEAT PUMP REBATE — UP TO $8,000 STILL AVAILABLE OUTSIDE THE FRONT RANGE
Colorado's HEAR heat pump rebate program closed for the Front Range (Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs area) on April 28. But Region 2 — everything outside those counties — is still accepting applications until August 1, 2026, or until funding runs out.
If you live outside the Front Range and are considering a heat pump, this is the most time-sensitive energy rebate available in Colorado right now:
- Up to $8,000 for qualifying heat pumps (households at or below 150% of Area Median Income)
- Up to $14,000 combined across heat pump, water heater, and panel upgrade
- Must apply BEFORE installation begins — this rebate requires two rounds of state approval before any work starts
- A registered Colorado Energy Office contractor is required
Sol Country is not affiliated with this program. This links directly to the Colorado Energy Office's official dashboard.
Full federal HEAR + HOMES guide
The Colorado callout above covers Region 2 (open until August 1). For the full national picture — HEAR income tiers, HOMES, WAP, and how to stack them — see:
Full 2026 heat pump rebate guide →Xcel Energy has filed for a 9.9% residential electricity rate increase effective August 2026. A balcony solar kit installed before August locks in your savings at today's lower rate.
Colorado's balcony solar law also takes effect January 1, 2027 - you can install before the rate increase and before the legal deadline.
Where will yours go?
Hang one or two panels from your balcony railing using UL-listed rail-mount hardware.
Plug-in to a standard 120V outlet within reach of the inverter cable (typically 10-25 ft).
No drilling, no roof access, no permit if you're under your state's no-approval tier.
Law specifics
Xcel Energy programs
HB26-1007.
What it means for you.
Kits legal under
HB26-1007.
Every kit below meets Colorado's 1,920W limit and is pursuing UL 3700 (or equivalent) system certification — required by HB26-1007. No kit has completed certification yet; we flip the badge the day it changes.
Colorado allows up to 1,920W under HB26-1007. All kits above are within the legal limit.
Sol Country Exclusive
CRAFTSTROM KITS
US-focused plug-in solar with UL-listed components and UL 3700 system certification in progress.
CraftStrom current promotion
20% off all kits — available to all customers on craftstrom.com
Sol Country exclusive — extra
Additional 5% off when you book an advisor call + use code SOLCOUNTRY5
Combined saving: 25% off for Sol Country visitors who book an advisor call.
| Kit | Approx. full price | After 20% (everyone) | After extra 5% (Sol Country) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800W | ~$1,900 | ~$1,520 | ~$1,444 |
| 1,200W | ~$2,400 | ~$1,920 | ~$1,824 |
| 1,600W | ~$3,000 | ~$2,400 | ~$2,280 |
| 2,000W | ~$3,600 | ~$2,880 | ~$2,736 |
The 20% reduction is CraftStrom's current site-wide promotion. The additional 5% requires booking an advisor call and using code SOLCOUNTRY5 at checkout.
1. Book your free advisor call
Visit CraftStrom's site and book a free advisor call. Their team can answer installation-specific questions, help you pick the right wattage for your space, and confirm which tier applies under your state's law. The 20% discount applies automatically on their site.
2. Use code SOLCOUNTRY5 at checkout
After your advisor call, enter SOLCOUNTRY5 at checkout for an additional 5% off the already-discounted price.
Choose your kit below, then use the advisor booking popup on CraftStrom's site to schedule your call — apply code SOLCOUNTRY5 at checkout for the extra 5%.
Sol Country earns a commission on CraftStrom purchases made with code SOLCOUNTRY5. The 20% site-wide discount is offered by CraftStrom to all customers. The additional 5% is Sol Country's exclusive arrangement. Neither discount affects Sol Country's product recommendations — we recommend CraftStrom because it's one of only three UL 3700-certified plug-in solar brands in the US (alongside Bright Saver and APsystems), not because of this arrangement.
No balcony?
No problem.
Community solar is available in Colorado right now - no equipment, no installation, $0 upfront.
Colorado incentives
stacked.
Federal residential solar credit (Section 25D) is no longer available for owned residential systems placed in service after Dec 31, 2025. Section 48E remains available for leased/third-party-owned systems through Dec 31, 2027.
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