Is solar in Colorado Springs worth it? For most homeowners, yes — and the reasons go beyond just sunshine. Between Colorado’s strong tax exemptions, favorable net metering, and the region’s high-altitude sun, solar in Colorado Springs can turn a rising utility bill into a predictable, much smaller cost — and you can start for $0 down.
Colorado Springs Gets Excellent Sun
Colorado Springs averages around 240–250 sunny days a year, and its high elevation means strong, direct sunlight. That adds up to excellent solar production — a well-designed system here generates plenty of power to offset most of a typical home’s usage, and the panels keep working for 25 years or more.
1:1 Net Metering Through Colorado Springs Utilities
This is a big one. Colorado Springs Utilities offers 1:1 net metering: when your panels produce more than you use, you earn credits that roll over month to month, helping cover the shorter days of winter. (In late 2025, the city council voted to reject proposed changes that would have weakened this, keeping the favorable policy in place.) Statewide, Colorado also requires utilities to credit the excess solar energy you send to the grid.
Colorado’s Tax Exemptions
Colorado makes going solar more affordable in two ways that are easy to miss:
- Sales tax exemption — you don’t pay Colorado’s state sales tax on your solar equipment.
- Property tax exemption — solar adds value to your home, but you won’t pay additional property tax on that added value.
Together these lower both your upfront cost and your long-term ownership cost. We’ll help you understand which state and local incentives you qualify for when we quote your system.
What Solar Saves You in Colorado Springs
Most homeowners who switch to solar cut their electricity bills by 70% to 90% in the first year. With utility rates trending upward over time, that gap typically widens — you lock in a stable, predictable cost while grid power keeps climbing. With $0-down financing, many homeowners see savings start almost immediately.
Is Solar in Colorado Springs Right for Your Home?
It mostly comes down to your roof, your usage, and how long you plan to stay. Homes with decent sun exposure and rising bills tend to benefit most, and an owned system can raise your home’s value if you move. Homes with heavy shading, very low usage, or a roof near the end of its life (which should be replaced first) are the exceptions. The only way to know your real numbers is a free assessment of your specific roof and energy use.
Does Solar Work in Colorado’s Cold and Snow?
A question we hear a lot about solar in Colorado Springs is whether the cold and occasional snow hurt production. The good news: solar panels actually run more efficiently in cold temperatures than in extreme heat, so Colorado’s crisp, sunny winter days are great for production. Snow does temporarily reduce output when it covers the panels, but panels are mounted at an angle and warm slightly as they absorb light, so snow typically slides off or melts quickly — and Colorado Springs’ abundant sunshine means clear days return fast. Over a full year, any short snow-related dips are minor compared to the strong production you get the rest of the time. A properly designed system accounts for local weather patterns, so your savings estimate reflects real conditions, not a best-case guess. For most Colorado Springs homes, four seasons of high-altitude sun add up to excellent year-round results.
Go Solar for $0 Down
Most of our customers go solar for $0 down, often with a monthly payment comparable to their old electric bill — except now they own their system. See how it works on our solar cost & financing page.
Get a Free Colorado Springs Solar Quote
Sunforce Solar is a certified local team that handles design, permitting, install, and activation. Learn more about going solar in Colorado Springs, or contact us for a free, no-obligation quote.
