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Commercial Solar in Aurora, CO: Warehouse Roofs & 2027 Deadline

Aurora’s distribution and light-industrial buildings along its highway corridors have large, flat, unshaded roofs — the right shape for commercial solar. The numbers depend on which utility serves the building and on demand charges, and under current federal rules most new projects must be in service by December 31, 2027 to claim §48E.

Updated September 2026
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Big roof, what load?

A warehouse with a huge roof but little daytime load can end up producing far more than it uses, which is a weak case on most utility rules. We start with your interval data and size to what the building actually consumes, adding storage where demand charges justify it.

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Permits and structure

Commercial solar permits go through the City of Aurora Building Division. Flat-roof arrays need a structural review of roof capacity and a plan for roof age; we can combine reroofing and solar in one project.

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Tax timing

Solar projects that didn’t begin construction by July 4, 2026 generally must be placed in service by the end of 2027 for §48E; storage remains eligible through 2033. 100% bonus depreciation is available for qualifying property. Confirm your position with a tax advisor.

FAQ

Questions we hear

Are Aurora warehouses good candidates for solar?

Often, if the roof is in good shape and the building has meaningful daytime load. Big roof with small load is the case to be careful about.

Does CORE territory change commercial solar in Aurora?

Yes. Surplus crediting and demand structures differ from Xcel’s, so we confirm the utility and tariff first.

How long does commercial solar take in Aurora?

It varies with system size, utility interconnection and structural review. Given the 2027 federal deadline, start early.

Get honest numbers for your roof

Our Colorado crew looks up your utility’s current rules, models your roof, and tells you straight — including when solar or a battery won’t pay off.

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