Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins

• 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

Fort Collins operates a municipal electric utility (Fort Collins Utilities) for much of the city. HB26-1007 still limits what any retail provider can demand for qualifying portable-scale devices. Ask Fort Collins Utilities for their notification process; we did not locate a plug-in-specific FAQ on 2026-11-05.

Local context

Northern Front Range sun is still strong enough that a south-facing balcony can offset daytime loads. Match kit size to midday use, not to wishful export credit. Portable-scale devices are generally outside classic net metering under the co-op pages we reviewed (YVEA, LPEA); expect the same pattern unless your municipal utility says otherwise in writing.

Sun estimate for your address

Run PVWatts with your Fort Collins 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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