Utility guide
Xcel Energy & home solar
Xcel Energy is the largest electric utility in Colorado, serving most of the Denver metro area including much of the Front Range.
Service area
Denver metro, Boulder, Fort Collins area, and many surrounding communities. Confirm from your bill.
Residential rate structure
Xcel offers residential flat, tiered, and time-of-use rate options. Rate plan meaningfully affects solar economics.
Net metering
Xcel provides net-metering credits at retail rates for qualifying residential systems, subject to program rules that change over time.
Interconnection
Interconnection applications and approvals are handled through Xcel's residential solar program. Timelines vary.
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Last reviewed July 2026. This page provides general educational information and is not a proposal, quote, or offer of service.