Main utilities
Xcel Energy, Black Hills Energy, co-ops and city utilities
Solar credits
Net metering bill credits for the extra power you send to the grid
Tax breaks
No state sales tax and no added property tax on home solar
Prepaid lease
Solar Price Reset, systems in service by the end of 2027
Going solar in Colorado
Xcel Energy serves most of the Front Range, Black Hills Energy serves Pueblo and Cañon City, and co-ops and city utilities serve much of the rest of Colorado. Each one sets its own solar credit rules, so we confirm yours before we design your system.
Most Colorado utilities credit the extra power your system sends to the grid on your bill, and Xcel customers can roll those credits forward. Utilities with fewer than 5,000 customers can set their own rules. Colorado does not charge state sales tax on home solar equipment, and solar does not add to your property tax.
The federal tax credit for homeowners who buy solar ended after 2025. Our prepaid lease, the Solar Price Reset, is still open to qualifying homeowners, with systems in service by the end of 2027. Farms and businesses may still qualify for federal tax credits, so talk with your tax advisor.
What we install in Colorado
Where we work in Colorado
Homes, farms and businesses in and around these cities. Call us to check your address.
DenverColorado SpringsAuroraFort CollinsLakewoodThorntonArvadaWestminsterBoulderLongmontLovelandGreeleyPuebloCastle RockGrand Junction
What our customers say
★★★★★
"The entire process including installation went seamlessly while I was at work. I didn't need to worry about any permits or dealing with the local utility company either."
Brandon B. · Google review
★★★★★
"Wolf River Electric went above and beyond to install solar panels with battery backup for our home. We found them to be professional, extremely hard working, friendly, and efficient."
Greg K. · Google review
★★★★★
"Working with our project manager, Mark, was a very positive experience. He was communicative, professional, and kept us informed throughout the process."
Beth C. · Google review
Colorado solar questions
Do you install solar in Colorado?
Yes. Wolf River Electric designs, permits, installs and services solar, batteries, standby generators and EV chargers for Colorado homes, farms and businesses. Call us to check your address.
Does Xcel Energy offer net metering in Colorado?
Yes. Xcel credits the extra power your system sends to the grid on your bill. You can choose how credits roll over, and we walk you through the options for your plan.
Is there a solar tax credit for Colorado homeowners in 2026?
The federal credit for homeowners who buy solar ended after 2025. Our prepaid lease is still open to qualifying homeowners, and Colorado still exempts home solar equipment from state sales tax.