Lodging, restaurants and retail
Hotels, hot-springs businesses and restaurants have steady daytime loads and plenty of refrigeration. Solar reduces energy charges; storage sized to cover peaks and critical loads addresses demand charges and outages. Canyon shading is the first thing we check on downtown Glenwood roofs.
Shops and yards in the western county
Equipment yards and metal shop buildings around Rifle, Silt and Parachute often have large roofs and open ground. On Xcel, commercial demand charges are a large part of the bill; we model solar and storage from your interval data rather than monthly totals.
Federal timeline
As of September 2026, commercial solar generally must be placed in service by December 31, 2027 to claim §48E unless construction began by July 4, 2026; storage has until 2033 construction starts. 100% bonus depreciation is available for qualifying property — confirm with your CPA.
FAQ
Questions we hear
Does Holy Cross net-meter commercial solar?
Yes; Holy Cross’s net metering allows generation up to 200% of the account’s prior 12 months of use. Its solar incentive applies to the first 25 kW.
Is solar worth it for a Glenwood Springs hotel?
Often, if the roof gets good sun past the canyon walls. We run a shade study before quoting, since winter sun hours can be limited downtown.
Can an equipment yard near Rifle or Parachute use a ground mount?
Often, yes. Unincorporated Garfield County treats solar as a by-right accessory use in all zones; the utility’s interconnection review for larger systems is usually the longer step.