Blog Updated: February 2026
Battery storage is a game changer for the solar industry. And right now there are battery rebates available to Colorado homeowners, including the Xcel battery rebate, that make storage more financially appealing than ever.
At Namaste Solar, we offer the Tesla Powerwall 3, the Enphase 5P, and Enphase 10C batteries as battery storage options for our customers. You can buy them as an addition to your solar system or as a stand-alone option. These batteries will ensure that you’re resilient to grid outages and allow you to use your stored solar energy at night.
There are several rebates and incentives available to Coloradans that can be stacked, bringing down the cost of battery storage significantly. This includes the Xcel battery rebate and incentives from cities like Denver and Fort Collins.
Home battery backup is the most affordable it’s ever been, and the value it offers a homeowner is unmatched.Since battery storage is the only way you can be protected from grid outages and ensure your home is truly resilient, the value of having battery storage will only increase as extreme weather events continue.
And these incentives aren’t going to last forever – in fact, some of them could be taken away at any time. So, taking advantage now is definitely in your best interest.
The Xcel Battery Rebate
Xcel highly incentivizes battery storage with their program called Renewable Battery Connect. The Renewable Battery Connect provides an upfront incentive for homeowners that allow Xcel to utilize your battery during peak demand. The incentive is $250 per kW up to $5,000 per application plus an additional $100 annually. A special component of this program is that Xcel offers $500 per kW up to 75% of the equipment-only cost for income qualified and disproportionately impacted customers.
State Tax Credits
The state of Colorado is also offering a 10% tax credit on battery components, sales tax, and shipping costs. This state tax credit is unaffected by any utility rebates. You would file for this when you file your taxes during the tax season after installation.
Battery Incentives for Fort Collins Utility Customers
Fort Collins Utility is the only other utility that’s currently offering solar and battery incentives.
The rebate on solar is $300 per kW, up to $1,500. The rebate on battery storage is $300 per kwh capacity, up to $6,000. The maximum for a new system and for adding to an existing system is $7,500.
Namaste Solar is one of Fort Collins’ approved contractors that customers must use to qualify for a rebate. We’ll handle everything and will submit the application on your behalf. Learn more here.
So, Is Battery Storage Really Worth It?
The value of having a resilient home that’s powered by clean energy and will stay up and running during a grid outage cannot be overstated. As extreme weather events due to climate change increase in frequency and intensity, increasing your home’s resiliency is a valuable investment.
On top of that, you’ll be able to regularly use the solar power you generate at night when you have battery backup. It’s a great feeling to get the most out of your solar and truly own your power.
We know that the numbers we’ve shared with you, like the Xcel battery rebate, are exciting but perhaps overwhelming to navigate. Our non-commissioned sales advisors are experts at stacking rebates to save you the highest amount possible. We’ve worked exclusively in the Colorado market since 2005 – we know the ins and outs of Colorado solar and navigating the many utilities in our area. And since our team is non-commissioned, they’re invested in telling you the truth and not just giving you a sales pitch. Click the button below to get started.
