If you live in Colorado and are considering solar power for your home or business, then you are in luck! The Centennial State has several solar incentives, tax breaks, and purchasing options for which you may qualify. In addition to the 300+ sunny days per year, here are a few incentives to make your switch to solar energy systems easier and more affordable than ever.

• Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit: The Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is a 30% federal solar tax credit on the cost of your solar investment
• Solar System Property Tax Exemption: Property Tax increase may also be exempt from your residential solar panel installation.
• Home Solar System State Sales Tax Exemption: Colorado residents do not have to pay Sales Tax on their renewable energy solution!
• Net Energy Metering: Net Metering or Net Energy Metering enables solar owners to receive a credit on their electric bill for the energy their system generates
• C-PACE Loans: Property Assessed Clean Energy Loans give you more financing alternatives and could pay the total cost of your solar power investment
• Colorado Solar Rights Act: Protects your rights as a homeowner when you invest in a solar system with a Meraki

Although you may expect differences in Colorado solar panels due to the relatively extreme climate, they’re the same high-quality panels used in other states across the country. Solar panels are all built to handle extreme heat and cold temperatures and often perform very well in winter.

Fortunately, you don’t need to be a technical expert or spend hundreds of hours researching residential renewable energy equipment to find the best options for your home. Unlike other solar companies, Meraki Solar will show you ALL your options and help design the best solar system for you and your needs. From start to finish, we provide a dedicated expert to help you understand your choices and ensure your home solar energy system is as efficient as possible.

Most solar panels can generate between 200-400 Watts per hour, which can add up to more than 2kW per day of solar power. The size of your solar energy system, types of solar panels, and climate affect how much energy you will get from residential solar installations.

Fortunately, Colorado is closer to the sun due to its altitude, which means it gets more sunshine than most other states. Our local solar energy consultants can help you calculate how much solar power you need to cover your energy needs and provide the best solar system for your family.

Colorado is at a high altitude, meaning it’s closer to the sun as a whole than any other state in the US and sees upwards of 300 days of sunshine annually. Your home energy systems will generate enough solar power in all seasons to power your home and business.

So, YES, solar panels ARE worth it in Colorado. And not only are they worth it, but they are an excellent investment when you consider the many tax credits and solar incentives Colorado offers eligible homeowners looking to switch to solar energy. If you’re still not sure about the benefits of solar panel installation, here are a few more reasons that you should consider:

• Solar energy has positive environmental impacts and helps mitigate climate change.
• A home solar panel system can increase the value of your property
• When your home isn’t using the energy from your solar panels, you can sell that energy back to the Colorado solar grid.

As one of the premier Colorado solar companies, we will help you invest in solar for less. Find out what incentives you qualify for, including our unique, zero-down solar offer!

After utilizing a federal tax credit, a complete solar system can cost anywhere between $10,000 and $20,000. However, the average cost of solar can vary greatly depending on the size of your system, and the number of panels you install. Fortunately, for residential solar installations in Colorado, there are several solar incentives available to you with Meraki Solar.

Available incentives include property tax exemption, solar tax credit, and net metering programs to help you reduce the costs of your renewable energy system. Since every installation is customized for that particular property, there is no standard cost for installing a residential solar system and solar batteries. A Meraki professional can provide a free quote for your solar system after thoroughly assessing your wants and needs to give you an idea of the overall solar cost.

On your path to understanding the benefits of solar, you can spend a lot of time and find conflicting information on the internet. Our mission at Meraki is to simplify the solar journey for you and to communicate with you to make the solar buying experience fun and easy.

Finding a solar expert, you can trust means finding someone familiar with your home state who understands solar energy inside and out. As one of the leading solar companies in Colorado, we have guided many people along this journey and promise to dedicate our time to educating you and providing the best possible service along the way to saving you money.

As a “people first” organization, our solar experts enjoy working with you and delivering the highest quality systems in Colorado. Find out for yourself by scheduling a free, no-obligation consultation with our local representatives and see why Meraki Solar is considered one of the top solar companies in Colorado.

With the annual inflation rate hovering around 7% and natural gas becoming more expensive worldwide, there has never been a better time to switch to solar. You will immediately reap the benefits by lowering your electric bill and returning on your investment. The average solar payback period is less than 12 years. In addition to the Colorado tax incentives, CO homeowners have access to several solar resources that can lower the cost of solar panels even further.

These solar resources include power purchase agreements, group buying schemes, and solar loans and leases. You can significantly lower the cost of buying solar systems and save thousands of dollars by partnering with Meraki Solar, including zero-down solar options!

Colorado continues to be at the forefront of residential solar subsidies and policies. Despite the advantage of being closer to the sun, many Colorado homeowners are still “in the dark” regarding their state’s solar advancements. With the help of local stakeholders and decision-makers, Meraki Solar works to ensure that solar industry policies are stable and transparent to benefit Colorado residents.

In case you may have missed it, Here are some of the most recent updates in Colorado Solar news:

• SEIA’s National Ranking: Colorado improves to 13th in the National Solar Rankings via the Solar Energy Industries Association
• Amazon’s Fulfillment Warehouse, DEN3, is the largest solar project in Colorado
• Last year, Governor Polis released the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Reduction Roadmap, which shows how the state will cut GHG pollution by half by 2030