HB 26-1007 — Plug-In Solar Device Consumer Access Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Brianna Titone
Passed Committee
pipeline complete
Passage Likelihood
85%
Passed House 48-16. Cleared Senate Transportation & Energy Committee March 26. Strong bipartisan support. Utility opposition present but manageable. Session ends May 13.
Session Deadline
May 13, 2026
Legislative calendar cutoff
Expected Timeline
Senate floor vote expected April 2026. If passed, Governor Polis expected to sign.
Makes it illegal for utilities to prohibit plug-in solar kits. Allows systems up to 1,920 watts per meter — 60% higher than Utah's limit. Prohibits HOAs from banning qualifying systems.
If passed: self-install systems up to 1,920W without utility approval. HOAs cannot prohibit qualifying systems.
Law not yet enacted. Currently, plug-in solar operates in a regulatory gray area — utilities may require interconnection agreements.
Xcel Energy Solar*Rewards offers performance-based payments (RECs) for solar generation. Income-qualified customers receive $1/W upfront rebate (up to 10 kW). Colorado property tax exemption applies to residential solar under 100 kW. Colorado sales tax exemption applies to solar components. The federal 30% ITC (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025.
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