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Colorado Springs net-metering change
Compare the old 1:1 structure with the new options approved September 22, 2026 for a typical system.
Old 1:1 structure
$1,420/yr
year-1 bill savings
New structure (modeled)
$630–$783/yr
incl. ~$30/mo solar charge
Difference
$636–$789/yr
less savings
Existing customers
~5-yr grace
per CSU’s decision
City Council approved the change 7–2 on September 22, 2026. This is a simplified model of the $1/day + time-of-use option; the demand-charge option can come out differently, and the effective date for new installations should be confirmed with CSU. A battery can recover part of the gap by shifting exports into the peak window.
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