First US state to pass
plug-in balcony solar legislation.
HEAR heat pump rebates are active in Colorado — up to $8,000 for qualifying households. Full details →
Full federal HEAR + HOMES guide
HEAR activeThe 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.
Colorado's own utility regulators estimate average household electricity prices could rise at least 55% above 2024 levels by 2029 - driven by grid improvements and renewable energy investments. Locking in your own solar generation now means today's rates, not 2029's.
Source: CPR News, May 7, 2026, citing Colorado PUC estimates.
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
Colorado local utility
and city rebates.
These programs stack with Xcel Energy and Colorado state programs. Verify current rates and availability before applying — local budgets change yearly.
Colorado Vehicle Exchange Program.
Colorado stacks a trade-in rebate on top of its state EV tax credit for income-qualified residents.
Income-qualified Colorado residents can receive additional rebates for trading in an older vehicle for a qualifying EV. Combined with the state EV tax credit, the total incentive can reach $9,000+.
driveelectric.colorado.gov →The federal 30C EV charger credit expired June 30, 2026.
HB26-1007.
What it means for you.
HB26-1007 requires the Colorado PUC to update interconnection rules by December 31, 2026 to explicitly allow customer-owned meter collar adapters - devices installed between your electric meter and the utility's billing meter that provide immediate interconnection for customer-owned energy devices.
Xcel Energy and Black Hills already use this technology. The new law makes access universal and statewide.
Why this matters: meter collars eliminate the need for expensive electrical panel upgrades, saving households $2,000-$5,000 per installation - and avoiding panel upgrades that can cost up to $10,000.
Source: Solar Power World, May 8, 2026, citing HB26-1007 bill text.
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.
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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.
Certification status: CraftStrom (UL certified — Sol Country is verifying the specific certification level against UL 3700 system requirements. Check craftstrom.com for current certification documentation.) Some sources describe CraftStrom as ETL listed to UL 1741 and IEEE 1547, which is not the same as UL 3700 system certification. We'll update this note as soon as CraftStrom confirms directly.
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 a complete, UL-certified plug-in kit sold directly in the US, not because of this arrangement. CraftStrom (UL certified — Sol Country is verifying the specific certification level against UL 3700 system requirements. Check craftstrom.com for current certification documentation.)
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.
Utility interconnection.
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