Fort Collins: rebate plus time-of-day credits
Fort Collins Utilities pays $300 per kWh of solar-paired storage (6 kWh minimum, $6,000 cap). A single 13.5 kWh Powerwall 3 would qualify for roughly $4,000 at that rate; two would hit the cap. Because exports are credited at the time-of-day rate, storing midday solar for use in the evening peak is worth more than sending it to the grid.
Run the math with the rebate as a bonus rather than the whole reason: program funding and rules can change, and we confirm the current status before we quote.
Foothills and canyon backup
West of the Fort Collins–Loveland corridor, the story is resilience. Xcel’s December 2025 shutoff included Larimer County, and canyon homes on long rural lines see outages from wind, snow and fire. For a home with a well, backup often means two batteries or an expandable SigEnergy stack rather than one.
Loveland, Estes Park and PVREA
Loveland’s monthly netting and Estes Park’s municipal rules don’t reward evening self-consumption the way Fort Collins does, and PVREA members are on co-op rates. For these customers a battery is primarily backup; any bill benefit depends on the specific rate, which we look up for your account.
FAQ
Questions we hear
How much will Fort Collins Utilities pay toward my battery?
$300 per kWh for solar-paired batteries of at least 6 kWh, up to $6,000, under the 2026 program. Confirm funding and deadlines on the city’s program page.
Can I get the Fort Collins battery rebate without solar?
No — the 2026 program requires the battery to be paired with solar.
Is a battery worth it on Loveland Water & Power?
Mostly as backup. Loveland’s netting structure doesn’t add much bill value for shifting solar into the evening, so the decision usually comes down to how much outage protection is worth to you.
Does Larimer County require a permit for my battery?
Yes. In unincorporated areas, a battery under 40 kWh mounted outside can typically be permitted as miscellaneous electrical work; cities permit inside their limits.