Colorado Solar Incentives

Colorado Solar Incentives, Tax Credits, and Rebates

There are several incentives in Colorado that make investing in solar and renewable energy cost-effective.

Colorado residents and business owners who install solar panels are eligible for rebates and tax credits that can help reduce the cost of going solar. The state has a high rate of solar adoption and a strict renewable energy mandate, making it one of the best states in the country for solar energy. Local utility companies offer rebates to customers who switch to solar power, and the state also offers tax exemptions for solar equipment.

In addition, Colorado residents are eligible for the federal solar investment tax credit, which reimburses 30% of the cost of installing a solar power system.

Colorado Incentive Database

Name State Category Type
Xcel Energy - Net Metering CO Regulatory Policy Net Metering
Aspen Electric - Net Metering CO Regulatory Policy Net Metering
Renewable Energy Standard CO Regulatory Policy Renewables Portfolio Standard
Aspen Solar Pioneer Program - PV Production Incentive CO Financial Incentive Performance-Based Incentive
Colorado Solar/Wind Easements and Rights Law CO Regulatory Policy Solar/Wind Access Policy
Mandatory Photovoltaic System Cost Estimate CO Regulatory Policy Line Extension Analysis
Fort Collins Utilities - Net Metering CO Regulatory Policy Net Metering
City of Boulder - Green Points Building Program CO Regulatory Policy Building Energy Code
Denver - Sustainable Building Guidelines CO Regulatory Policy Energy Standards for Public Buildings
Holy Cross Energy - Renewable Energy Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
City of Aspen - Renewable Energy Goal CO Regulatory Policy Renewables Portfolio Standard
City of Boulder - Green Power Purchasing CO Regulatory Policy Green Power Purchasing
City of Aspen and Pitkin County - Renewable Energy Mitigation Program CO Regulatory Policy Building Energy Code
City of Boulder - Solar Access Ordinance CO Regulatory Policy Solar/Wind Access Policy
Solar Contractor Training Programs CO Regulatory Policy Solar/Wind Contractor Licensing
Holy Cross Energy - Net Metering CO Regulatory Policy Net Metering
Gunnison County Electric - Net Metering CO Regulatory Policy Net Metering
Aspen - Grid-Tied Micro Hydro Grant CO Financial Incentive Grant Program
Aspen and Pitkin County - Efficient Building Program CO Regulatory Policy Building Energy Code
Alternative Fuel Vehicle and Refueling - Corporate Tax Credit CO Financial Incentive Corporate Tax Credit
Fuel Mix Disclosure CO Regulatory Policy Generation Disclosure
Alternative Fuel Vehicle and Refueling - Personal Tax Credit CO Financial Incentive Personal Tax Credit
Gunnison County Electric - Renewable Energy Resource Loan CO Financial Incentive Loan Program
Roaring Fork Valley - Energy Smart Colorado Renewable Energy Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Aspen - Solar Power Pioneer Loan Program CO Financial Incentive Loan Program
Colorado Electric Cooperatives - Interconnection Standards CO Regulatory Policy Interconnection
Xcel Energy - Interconnection Standards CO Regulatory Policy Interconnection
Denver - Solar Access CO Regulatory Policy Solar/Wind Access Policy
Denver - Solar Contractor Licensing CO Regulatory Policy Solar/Wind Contractor Licensing
Xcel Energy - Solar*Rewards Program CO Financial Incentive Performance-Based Incentive
Interconnection Standards CO Regulatory Policy Interconnection
Colorado Springs Utilities - Renewable Energy Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Fort Collins Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Fort Collins Utilities - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Fort Collins Utilities - Home Efficiency Loan Program CO Financial Incentive Loan Program
La Plata Electric Association - Net Metering CO Regulatory Policy Net Metering
Empire Electric Association - Net Metering CO Regulatory Policy Net Metering
Longmont Power & Communications - Net Metering CO Regulatory Policy Net Metering
San Miguel Power Association - Net Metering CO Regulatory Policy Net Metering
Grand Valley Rural Electric Association - Net Metering CO Regulatory Policy Net Metering
Colorado Springs Utilities - Home Improvement Financing CO Financial Incentive Loan Program
Xcel Energy - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Greening of State Government CO Regulatory Policy Energy Standards for Public Buildings
Colorado Springs Utilities - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Colorado Springs Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Estes Park Light and Power - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Longmont Power & Communications - Efficiency Works for Business Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Longmont Power & Communications - Residential and Commercial Appliance Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Loveland Water & Power - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Building Energy Code CO Regulatory Policy Building Energy Code
Delta-Montrose Electric Association - Residential GeoExchange Loan Program CO Financial Incentive Loan Program
Holy Cross Energy - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Holy Cross Energy - Commercial and Industrial Grant Program CO Financial Incentive Grant Program
Mountain View Electric Association, Inc - Energy Efficiency Rebates Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Poudre Valley REA - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
United Power - Residential Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
City of Boulder - Climate Action Plan Fund CO Regulatory Policy Public Benefits Fund
Roaring Fork Valley - Energy Efficient Appliance Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Renewable Energy Property Tax Assessment CO Financial Incentive Property Tax Incentive
Sangre De Cristo Electric Association - Energy Efficiency Credit Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Eagle County - Eagle County Efficient Building Code (ECO-Green Build) CO Regulatory Policy Building Energy Code
Local Option - Property Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Systems CO Financial Incentive Property Tax Incentive
Local Option - Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Systems CO Financial Incentive Sales Tax Incentive
La Plata Electric Association - Renewable Generation Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Fort Collins - Green Building Requirement for City-Owned Buildings CO Regulatory Policy Energy Standards for Public Buildings
New Energy Economic Development Grant Program CO Financial Incentive Grant Program
Clean Energy Fund CO Regulatory Policy Public Benefits Fund
City of Denver - Green Building Requirement for City-Owned Buildings CO Regulatory Policy Energy Standards for Public Buildings
Local PV Rebate Programs CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Local Insulation Rebate Programs CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
City of Boulder - Solar Grant Program CO Financial Incentive Grant Program
Solar Construction Permitting Standards CO Regulatory Policy Solar/Wind Permitting Standards
Boulder County - ClimateSmart Loan Program CO Financial Incentive PACE Financing
Atmos Energy (Gas) - Energy Efficiency Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
SourceGas - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Colorado Natural Gas - Energy Efficiency Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Gunnison County Electric - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Local Option - Improvement Districts for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Improvements CO Financial Incentive PACE Financing
La Plata Electric Association - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Delta-Montrose Electric Association - Residential Weatherization Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Empire Electric Association - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Southeast Colorado Power Association - Renewable Energy Rebate CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Black Hills Energy (Gas) - Residential Energy Efficiency Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Black Hills Energy (Electric) - Residential Efficiency Program for Builders CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Black Hills Energy (Gas) - Commercial Energy Efficiency Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Morgan County REA - Efficiency Credit/Rebate Programs CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Xcel Energy - Home Performance with ENERGY STAR CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
City of Boulder - Solar Sales and Use Tax Rebate CO Financial Incentive Sales Tax Incentive
Poudre Valley REA - Photovoltaic Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Colorado - Commercial Renewable Energy Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Longmont Power & Communications - CFL Instant Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Fort Collins Utilities - Home Efficiency Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Fort Collins Utilities - Efficiency Works - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
City of Aurora - Residential Energy Efficiency & Conservation Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
City of Aurora - Main Street Commercial Energy Efficiency & Conservation Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
City of Aurora - Solar Permit Offset and Energy Audit Rebate CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
City of Lakewood - DIY Attic Insulation Rebate CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
City of Lakewood - Solar Permit Fee Rebate CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Southeast Colorado Power Association - Energy Efficiency Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Douglas County - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Colorado Springs Utilities - Builder Incentive Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Black Hills Energy (Electric) - Commercial Energy Efficiency Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Black Hills Energy (Electric) - Residential Energy Efficiency Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
United Power - Renewable Energy Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
San Miguel Power Association - Renewable Energy Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
San Miguel Power Association - Energy Efficiency Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Highline Electric Association - Renewable Energy Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Direct Lending Revolving Loan Program CO Financial Incentive Loan Program
Energy Efficiency Resource Standard CO Regulatory Policy Energy Efficiency Resource Standard
City of Aurora - Solar Domestic Water Heater Rebate CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Boulder County - EnergySmart Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Program CO Financial Incentive Loan Program
Xcel Energy (Gas) - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
United Power - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Delta-Montrose Electric Association - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
City of Aspen - Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Xcel Energy (Gas) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
City and County of Denver - Denver Energy Challenge for Businesses CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Loveland Water & Power - Refrigerator Recycling Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Poudre Valley REA - Energy Efficiency Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Roaring Fork Valley - Energy Smart Colorado Energy Efficiency Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Eagle County - Solar Energy Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Boulder County - EnergySmart Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
City and County of Denver - Denver Energy Challenge for Residents CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
San Isabel Electric Association - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Empire Electric Association - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Holy Cross Energy - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
SourceGas - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Xcel Energy - Solar Rewards Program CO Financial Incentive Performance-Based Incentive
City and County of Denver - Elevations Energy Loans CO Financial Incentive Loan Program
Colorado Residential Energy Upgrade (RENU) Loan program CO Financial Incentive Loan Program
Eagle County - Energy Smart Colorado Energy Efficiency Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency for Schools Loan CO Financial Incentive Loan Program
Energy Savings Mortgage Incentive for New Homes CO Financial Incentive Loan Program
Property Tax Exemption for Community Solar Gardens CO Financial Incentive Property Tax Incentive
Income Tax Credit Carryover CO Financial Incentive Personal Tax Credit
Adams County - Energy from Community Solar Gardens CO Regulatory Policy Energy Standards for Public Buildings
City of Aspen and Pitkin County - Renewable Energy Mitigation Program Grants CO Financial Incentive Grant Program
Eagle County - Energy Smart Colorado Renewable Energy Rebate Program (Duplicate) CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Summit County - Energy Smart Colorado Energy Efficiency Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Summit County - Energy Smart Colorado Renewable Energy Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Lake County - Energy Smart Colorado Energy Efficiency Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Energy Smart Colorado Energy Efficiency Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Gunnison County - Energy Smart Colorado Renewable Energy Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Green Colorado Credit Reserve CO Financial Incentive Loan Program
Xcel Energy - Residential Energy Efficiency Financing CO Financial Incentive Loan Program
Xcel Energy - Non-Solar REC Program CO Financial Incentive Performance-Based Incentive
Efficiency Works - Business Energy Efficiency Rebate Program (Offered by 4 Utilities) CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Efficiency Works - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program (Offered by 4 Utilities) CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
EZ Investment Tax Credit Refund for Renewable Energy Projects CO Financial Incentive Corporate Tax Credit
C-PACE: Colorado Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy CO Financial Incentive PACE Financing
Denver City - Municipal Renewable Energy Goal CO Regulatory Policy Green Power Purchasing
Residential Energy Upgrade (RENU) Loan Program CO Financial Incentive Loan Program
City of Aspen - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
San Isabel Electric Association - Commercial Lighting Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
La Plata Electric Association - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Community Solar Gardens and Community Geothermal Gardens CO Regulatory Policy Community Solar Rules
Electric Vehicle Income Tax Credit CO Financial Incentive Personal Tax Credit
ALT Fuels Colorado CO Financial Incentive Grant Program
Energy Impact Assistance Fund Grant Program CO Financial Incentive Grant Program
Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Plazas Program CO Financial Incentive Grant Program
Can Do Colarado eBike Pilot Program CO Financial Incentive Grant Program
Colorado Appliance and Equipment Energy Efficiency Standards CO Regulatory Policy Appliance/Equipment Efficiency Standards
Black Hills Energy - Ready EV Electric Vehicle Charging Rebate CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Gunnison County Electric - Electric Vehicle Rebates CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Holy Cross Energy - EV Charger Incentives CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
San Isabel Electric Association - Electric Vehicle Incentives CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Sales Tax Exemption for Energy Storage Systems CO Financial Incentive Sales Tax Incentive
Tax Credit for Residential Energy Storage Systems CO Financial Incentive Personal Tax Credit
Sustainable Rebuilding Program CO Financial Incentive Grant Program
Sustainable Rebuilding Program CO Financial Incentive Loan Program
City of Denver - Green Building Ordinance CO Regulatory Policy Building Energy Code
Colorado - Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) Program CO Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Tax-Exempt Financing for Green Buildings, Renewable Energy & Brownfield Redevelopment US Financial Incentive Loan Program
Conservation Security Program (CSP) Production Incentive US Financial Incentive Performance-Based Incentive
Business Energy Investment Tax Credit (ITC) US Financial Incentive Corporate Tax Credit
Federal Excise Tax Exemption for Gasohol US Financial Incentive Corporate Tax Exemption
Modified Accelerated Cost-Recovery System (MACRS) US Financial Incentive Corporate Depreciation
Energy Star Financing and Mortgages US Financial Incentive Loan Program
USDA Rural Housing Service Loans US Financial Incentive Loan Program
Residential Energy Conservation Subsidy Exclusion (Corporate) US Financial Incentive Corporate Tax Exemption
Renewable Energy Production Incentive (REPI) US Financial Incentive Performance-Based Incentive
Renewable Electricity Production Tax Credit (PTC) US Financial Incentive Corporate Tax Credit
Small Business Administration Loan Programs US Financial Incentive Loan Program
Energy-Efficient Mortgages US Financial Incentive Loan Program
USDA - Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grants US Financial Incentive Grant Program
Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs - Funding Opportunities US Financial Incentive Grant Program
Green Power Purchasing Goal for Federal Government US Regulatory Policy Green Power Purchasing
Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction US Financial Incentive Corporate Tax Deduction
Energy-Efficient New Homes Tax Credit for Home Builders US Financial Incentive Corporate Tax Credit
Energy-Efficient Appliance Manufacturing Tax Credit US Financial Incentive Industry Recruitment/Support
Residential Energy Efficiency Tax Credit US Financial Incentive Personal Tax Credit
Veterans Housing Guaranteed and Insured Loans US Financial Incentive Loan Program
Federal Appliance Standards US Regulatory Policy Appliance/Equipment Efficiency Standards
Energy Goals and Standards for Federal Agencies US Regulatory Policy Energy Standards for Public Buildings
Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (CREBs) US Financial Incentive Loan Program
Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds (QECBs) US Financial Incentive Loan Program
U.S. Department of Treasury - Renewable Energy Grants US Financial Incentive Grant Program
USDA - High Energy Cost Grant Program US Financial Incentive Grant Program
USDA - Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program US Financial Incentive Loan Program
USDA - Repowering Assistance Biorefinery Program US Financial Incentive Grant Program
Title I Property Improvement Loans US Financial Incentive Loan Program
USDA - Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Energy Audit and Renewable Energy Development Assistance (EA/REDA) Program US Financial Incentive Grant Program
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) US Financial Incentive Grant Program
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) US Financial Incentive Grant Program
Fannie Mae Green Financing – Loan Program US Financial Incentive Loan Program
Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicle Tax Credit US Financial Incentive Corporate Tax Credit
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit (Corporate) US Financial Incentive Corporate Tax Credit
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit (Personal) US Financial Incentive Personal Tax Credit
Previously-Owned Clean Vehicle Tax Credit US Financial Incentive Personal Tax Credit
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This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.