What Holy Cross pays for solar
Since April 1, 2026, new net-metered solar applications receive a flat $100 per kW, up to 25 kW. On an 8 kW system costing $22,400–$26,000 at our $2.80–$3.25/W pricing, that’s $800 — helpful, not decisive.
Reserve it before you build: Holy Cross requires installation within 120 days of reservation, which in the mountains means planning around snow season.
Terrain is the real variable
Two homes a mile apart in the Eagle or Roaring Fork valley can see very different winter sun because of ridgelines. We run a year-round shading analysis rather than relying on a satellite estimate, and design racking for mountain snow loads.
Big mountain homes and electrification
Holy Cross lets you size to 200% of last year’s use, which is useful if you’re switching to heat pumps or adding an EV. We still size to what you’ll realistically use; production beyond that isn’t where the value is.
Utility type
Electric cooperative
How exports are credited
Exports banked 1:1 as kWh credits
System size limit
≤200% of the previous 12 months’ consumption
Net metering, in plain English
Net-metered systems may be sized to supply up to 200% of the account’s previous 12 months of consumption. Generation and consumption are compared monthly and excess energy sent to the grid is credited. New net-metered solar applications from April 1, 2026 receive a flat $100/kW incentive, up to 25 kW.
Time-of-use: Optional Time of Use rate (residential and small commercial): $0.245/kWh on-peak from 4 to 9 p.m. seven days a week, $0.065/kWh at all other times, with no separate demand charge; 90-day trial, then a one-year minimum. The standard small-residential rate carries a $1.00/kW demand charge on the highest 15-minute average of the month.
Sources & dated facts
- State statute C.R.S. 40-9.5-118 sets the co-op minimum: net metering for home systems to at least 10 kW and business systems to at least 25 kW, monthly one-for-one kWh carryforward, and an annual settlement of leftover credits within 60 days.As of Sep 23, 2026
- Holy Cross net-metered generation must be sized to supply annually no more than 200% of the account’s previous 12 months’ consumption.As of Sep 23, 2026 · source
- From April 1, 2026, all new solar net-metered interconnection applications receive a flat incentive of $100 per kW, up to 25 kW; applications approved by March 31, 2026 had an incentive extension that expired Aug. 31, 2026.As of Sep 23, 2026 · source
- Holy Cross caps incentives at $30,000 per member for renewable generation and $15,000 for batteries, and reduces payments so they do not exceed 40% of installed cost.As of Sep 23, 2026 · source
- Interconnection study fee: $100 for systems 12–100 kW, $250 over 100 kW. Systems must be installed within 120 days of reservation to keep incentive eligibility.As of Sep 23, 2026 · source
FAQ
Questions we hear
How much is the Holy Cross solar rebate in 2026?
A flat $100 per kW, up to 25 kW, for new net-metered applications from April 1, 2026. Total incentives can’t exceed 40% of installed cost or $30,000 per member for generation.
How large a solar system does Holy Cross allow?
Up to what would supply 200% of your account’s previous 12 months of consumption.
Is there an interconnection fee with Holy Cross?
Holy Cross lists an interconnection study fee of $100 for systems 12–100 kW and $250 above 100 kW. Most homes under 12 kW don’t hit it.
Should I add a battery at the same time?
Usually worth pricing. Holy Cross’s Power+FLEX pays up to $12,500 upfront plus $10.60/kW-month for five years for an enrolled battery — far more than it pays for solar.