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What’s actually going on at your place?

Most people don’t search for “solar.” They search for the problem in front of them. Every page gives an honest verdict — including the ones where solar isn’t the answer.

Bills & rates

Depends on what spiked“My Xcel bill spiked — what are my options?”Before you buy anything, figure out which line on the bill actually jumped. Solar fixes the electric side, not the gas side.

Strong case for a battery“My bill went up after Xcel switched me to time-of-use”Xcel’s 5–9 pm weekday peak costs roughly 2.7× off-peak. A battery, a schedule change, or opting out can each be the right fix.

Usually a good fit“I just bought an EV and my electric bill jumped”An EV can add as much electricity as a small household. Timing the charge and sizing solar for it matter more than the charger brand.

Good fit if sized ahead“I’m switching to a heat pump — will my electric bill explode?”A heat pump moves your heating cost from the gas side of the bill to the electric side. Solar can absorb it if you size for it up front.

Good time to plan“I’m adding a hot tub, shop, or ADU — should solar come with it?”New loads are the best time to plan solar, because you can size once. ADUs on a separate meter need their own answer.

It depends — honestly“I’m retired on a fixed income — does solar make sense for me?”It can, but the right structure matters more than the panels. Tax credits you can’t use and 25-year loans you won’t finish are real concerns.

Weather & outages

Best timing you’ll get“Hail wrecked my roof — should I add solar while it’s replaced?”If you were considering solar at all, a new roof is the best time. One crew, one warranty conversation — but insurance pays for the roof, not the panels.

Strong fit“My area keeps getting wildfire power-shutoff warnings”Xcel has shut off power to tens of thousands of Colorado customers for wildfire risk. A battery with solar can carry the essentials through it.

Good fit, sized right“Every outage kills my well pump — can a battery fix that?”When the power drops, a rural or mountain home loses water too. A battery can run the pump — if it’s sized for the startup surge.

Rarely a real problem“Will snow bury my solar panels all winter?”Colorado snow usually slides off tilted panels within a day or two of sun. Winter output dips, but net metering smooths it over the year.

Already have solar

Often — assessment decides“I already have solar — can I add a battery?”Often, yes. Whether it works depends on your existing inverter, your utility, and whether the system is owned or leased. A site assessment decides.

Buying, selling & building

Fine — with paperwork“I’m buying a home that already has solar — what should I check?”Owned, leased, or PPA changes everything. Get the paperwork before closing, not after.

Manageable with prep“I’m selling my home and it has solar — what happens?”An owned system is usually a selling point. A lease or PPA needs a plan before you list, so it doesn’t stall your closing.

Ideal timing“We’re building a new home — should we add solar during construction?”Designing solar in from the start is cheaper and cleaner than retrofitting. The tax picture changed in 2026, so the financing choice matters.

Good fit, grid-tied“We’re building a mountain home — how should we plan solar?”Stay grid-tied and add a battery for outages. Ground mounts, snow, and co-op rules all shape the design. We don’t build off-grid systems.

Roof, lot & HOA constraints

Usually solvable“My HOA said no to solar”Colorado law voids covenants that ban solar and caps what an HOA can demand. A flat “no” is usually the start of a conversation, not the end.

Depends on roof pitch“My roof faces north — is solar still worth it?”A north roof isn’t automatically a dealbreaker in Colorado, but pitch decides almost everything. Low-slope north faces can work; steep ones usually don’t.

Rooftop usually not worth it“Tall trees shade my roof — can I still go solar?”Heavy shade from pines or mature elms is one of the few things that really does kill rooftop solar. Here’s how to tell, and what to do instead.

Yes, after design review“I live in a historic district — can I put solar on my house?”Denver landmark and historic-district homes can get solar, but it goes through design review first. Placement and visibility from the street drive the outcome.

Usually a good fit“I have a flat roof — can it hold solar panels?”Flat roofs are some of the easiest to put solar on — if the membrane has life left and the structure can take the weight. The roof, not the panels, is the real question.

Good fit — roof first“My roof is getting old — should I replace it before solar?”Panels last 25+ years. If your roof won’t, replace it first — or do both at once. We do roofing too, so it can be one project, one crew, one warranty conversation.

Often workable“My electrical panel is only 100 amps — do I need an upgrade for solar?”A 100-amp panel limits how much solar can connect the usual way, but it doesn’t always mean a full upgrade. There are several workarounds, and a site visit decides which fits.

Rooftop install unlikely“I rent (or own a condo) — can I get solar?”Usually not on the roof — you don’t control it. But community solar, a landlord conversation, or an EV charger with permission can still get you part of the way.

Deciding & comparing

Check before signing“A door-to-door rep quoted me solar — is it a good deal?”Before you sign, run the numbers: price per watt, who claims any tax credit, and how fast a lease payment climbs. A second opinion costs nothing.

Still works for many homes“The 30% solar tax credit is gone — does solar still make sense?”For owned home systems, the federal credit ended after 2025. Solar can still pay off — just more slowly — and several incentives survive. Here’s what’s left.

Get the timing in writing“Colorado Springs changed net metering — should I install now?”Colorado Springs Utilities approved a new net-metering structure on Sept. 22, 2026. What it means for new systems, the grace period for existing ones, and what’s still unknown.

Worth it if you want a battery anyway“Colorado’s battery tax credit ends after 2026 — what’s the real deadline?”Colorado’s 10% income-tax credit on home batteries covers tax years through 2026. What it pays on, who can claim it, and why to finish before year-end.

Depends on your goals“Should I lease or buy solar in Colorado?”With the homeowner tax credit gone, leases and PPAs are the only way to get federal credit value into a home system. Buying still wins for some. Here’s how to tell.

For businesses & organizations

Storage, not solar alone“Demand charges are half our electric bill — can solar fix that?”Solar alone often barely touches demand charges. Storage timed to your peaks can. Here’s how to tell whether peak-shaving pays for your load.

Depends on your path“Our building has to meet a performance standard — does solar count?”Energize Denver and Building Performance Colorado set energy targets for larger buildings. Solar can help in some compliance paths; efficiency usually comes first.

Good for light fleets“Our fleet is going electric — how do we handle charging?”Depot charging overnight on Level 2 covers many light fleets. Pair it with solar and storage to keep demand charges from spiking. Plan the electrical service first.

Usually a good fit“Our tenants want EV charging — how do we add it?”For apartments, offices and retail, the questions are who pays for power, how many spaces, and whether your panel can take it. Load management usually beats a service upgrade.

Size to the load“We have a huge roof but a small electric bill — is solar worth it?”Self-storage and warehouses often have roof space for far more solar than they use. Net-metering caps limit how much pays. Size to the load, not the roof.

Yes — with a deadline“We’re a nonprofit — can we still get federal value from solar?”Churches, nonprofits and local governments can receive the §48E credit as a direct payment through elective pay. The deadline and paperwork are the catch.

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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