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There has never been a better time to go solar. As a homeowner in Colorado, you can save over 50% of the cost of your new solar PV system while eliminating your energy bill!

Simple Solar will happily explain the incentives available to you and manage all the paperwork involved from start to finish...it's that simple. Below are some of the incentives from which you can benefit.



Federal Tax Credit

The Federal government offers solar customers an exciting 30% Federal Tax Credit. To learn more, click on the link below:

IRS Form 5695 is the tax form which should be submitted to claim an energy efficiency related tax credit.

Renewable Energy Incentive Resource

The Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency is a comprehensive source for current solar rebate information. Click here to learn more about the incentives available in your area.

State of Colorado Incentives

Xcel Utility

In response to a mandate set forth by Colorado voters in 2004 with the passage of Amendment 37, Xcel Energy is required to incorporate 20% renewable energy resources into its energy portfolio by 2020. To achieve this goal, Xcel Energy created the Solar Rewards Program. Officially launched in spring of 2006, this program provides a significant cash incentive to Xcel rate payers in Colorado. The Xcel service territory covers the majority of the Denver Metro Area and large parts of the Colorado Front Range. Currently, Xcel is offering the following rebate:
  • $2.35/watt

Outside the Xcel Territory

United Power

Simple Solar is pleased to announce that United Power will be participating in a solar rebate program! United Power's program will compliment the anticipated Governer's Energy Office (GEO) statewide solar rebate program. Simple Solar encourages you to call us today to leverage these available incentives.

Fort Collins Utilities

Fort Collins Utilities is accepting solar rebate applications from January 27, 2010 through February 26, 2010.
  • Residential Rebates up to $4500
  • Commercial Rebates up to $15,000
Additional information can be found on the FCU Solar Rebates Website! Contact us today to learn more!

Governor's Energy Office

A matching grant program in non-Xcel territories. To learn more, contact Simple Solar or GEO to learn more about this evolving program.

Expected benefits include:
  • $3.00/watt rebates up to $15,000 per system

Colorado Sales Tax

The State of Colorado passed legislation to exempt all solar equipment from the 2.9% state tax.



Xcel Solar*RewardsTM Process

Simple Solar puts customer care first. Beginning in January 2010, Simple Solar has rolled out a process to attempt to protect our customers from Xcel Energy's REC drops and application rejections. The process is as follows:
  1. Putting customer care first, Simple Solar encourages all customers to ensure that their Xcel bill matches their Xcel account. Contact Xcel to ensure these two items are in sync.
  2. Once confirmed, Simple Solar will then submit customer Application to Xcel and receive an Xcel Application Deposit Form. This form must be executed by the client and be submitted with a $250 deposit to Xcel within 5 days of receipt. During this time, Simple Solar will be responsible for submitting technical details of the system to Xcel.
  3. Once the Application deposit is received by Xcel, Simple Solar will be sent a letter of congratulations. This will include an interconnection agreement as well as a reservation letter that locks in the client's rebate. Both documents must be signed by the client. These documents could take up to one month to receive.
  4. Next, Simple Solar schedules the permitting, site verification visit and installation.
  5. Once final inspection is passed, Simple Solar submits passed inspection, insurance information, and invoice to Xcel.
  6. Once Final Application is submitted to Xcel a final approval is conducted by Xcel.
  7. Final Solar*Rewards Contract is received by Simple Solar and must be signed by client.