Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs

• 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

Colorado Springs residents may be served by Colorado Springs Utilities (municipal) rather than Xcel. The statewide statute still applies to retail electric providers. Ask CSU how they want portable-scale device notice handled; we did not find a CSU plug-in FAQ on 2026-11-05.

Local context

At roughly 6,000 feet, Colorado Springs sits higher than Denver. That altitude and the region’s clear-sky days are part of why southern Front Range addresses often look strong in PVWatts runs. Use the calculator for your street rather than a citywide guess.

HOA communities are common along the north and east edges of the city. Keep written notice and follow reasonable securing rules ahead of the January 1, 2027 covenant change.

Sun estimate for your address

Run PVWatts with your Colorado Springs 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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