Aurora plug-in and balcony solar

Statewide rules come from HB26-1007. City pages add local context only where we can source it. Not legal advice.

What HB26-1007 means in Aurora

• Qualifying portable-scale kits up to 1,920 W to the grid.
• Your electric provider cannot require approval or a device fee; it may require notice with size in kW.
• From January 1, 2027, unreasonable HOA bans are void; reasonable securing and safety rules may remain.

Utility notes

Aurora residential customers are commonly on Xcel Energy. Follow HB26-1007: no utility approval fee for a qualifying device; be ready to notify Xcel of the device and its size in kW.

Local context

Aurora’s newer multifamily buildings often have west- or east-facing balconies. Orientation matters more than marketing claims. Use PVWatts, then pick a kit whose AC output stays under 1,920 W and fits your breaker.

If your association still cites a blanket solar ban, point to the January 1, 2027 covenant language on our HB26-1007 page and keep copies of your notice.

Sun estimate for your address

Run PVWatts with your Aurora street address for a preliminary production estimate. The calculator is maintained by the National Laboratory of the Rockies.

Next steps

1. Read the Colorado law page.
2. Pick a kit under 1,920 W with anti-islanding from the kit list.
3. Notify your utility the way they ask, and give your HOA/landlord written notice if required.

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