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Last reviewed 2026-07-02

Colorado plug-in solar status

Passed but not yet effectiveSigned; key provisions begin 2027
Where Colorado stands: Colorado enacted HB26-1007. The official bill page says portable-scale solar generation devices are treated as an energy-efficiency measure on and after January 1, 2027.

The key facts

Bill or law
HB26-1007
Size limit
1920 watts
Takes effect
2027-01-01

The state bill page says common-interest communities may not prohibit portable-scale solar generation devices once the provision applies.

Because the relevant date is 2027, this tracker lists Colorado as passed but not yet broadly effective.

Before you buy in Colorado

This page is informational research, not legal advice — and it can fall out of date quickly. Before installing anything, confirm the current law and its start date, any size limit, your local building and fire codes, your utility’s requirements, that the kit is certified as a complete system, your landlord or homeowners association (HOA) rules, a safe way to mount it, and the maker’s instructions.

Estimate your savings in Colorado

Use the calculator to get a rough idea. For a truer number, swap the national average electricity price for your own rate (it’s on your bill), and remember that surplus power you send back may earn nothing unless your state and utility specifically pay for it.

Estimated monthly savings$12
Electricity made per year794 kWh
Time to pay off8.0 years

A planning estimate, not a promise. It doesn’t check whether plug-in solar is legal where you live, whether a kit is certified, whether your outlet or mount is suitable, or whether your utility pays for surplus power.

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