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Xcel Energy residential net-metering treatment

How Xcel Energy currently credits residential solar exports on the Colorado Front Range.

Xcel Energy's Colorado residential net-metering tariff credits exported solar generation at the retail rate, subject to a system-size cap tied to prior 12-month usage. Credits typically roll over monthly. Confirm current details directly with Xcel before financial decisions.
Last reviewed: 7/8/2026
Source: Xcel Energy Colorado residential solar program