Plug-in solar in Colorado
Law in effect
Yes. Colorado's plug-in solar law (HB 26-1007) is in effect since August 12, 2026. It covers kits with up to 1,920 W of output, maximum output to the grid.
Sources differ on part of this. Check the original bill text for the renter notice period.
The device
- Power limit
- 1,920 W (maximum output to the grid)
- Small-device threshold
- 391 W
- Certification
- Labeled and listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory (UL labeling required from 2027-01-01 for devices at or below the threshold)
- Electrical code (NEC)
- Not mentioned
- Stops when the grid goes down
- Required
Your utility
- Approval
- Not required
- Notice
- Only if your utility requires it
- Details
- Only if the utility requires it; the utility may ask for device notice and kW size.
- Fees
- Utility may not charge fees
- Interconnection agreement
- Not needed
Renters
- Protected
- Yes
- From
- January 1, 2027
- Details
- Renter protection takes effect 2027-01-01.
Homeowners associations
- Protected
- Yes
- From
- January 1, 2027
- Details
- HOA protection takes effect 2027-01-01.
Local permits
- May apply
- Not specified
Electricity price
- Average home rate
- 14.8¢ per kWh
Sources
Data as of October 8, 2026. Reference only, not legal advice. Check the bill text, your utility and your landlord or association.
Other states with plug-in solar laws
- California Signed, not yet effective
- Connecticut Law in effect
- Maine Law in effect
- Maryland Law in effect
- New Hampshire Signed, not yet effective
- New Jersey Signed, not yet effective
- Utah Law in effect
- Vermont Law in effect
- Virginia Signed, not yet effective