Battery Backup for Ellicott Homes
Keep the essentials on in Ellicott when the grid goes down.
Battery Storage for Ellicott homes
Ellicott acreages are on MVEA's plains lines, where storms can break poles, so a battery for the well and furnace makes sense. Homes here are in El Paso County, near Peyton and Fountain.
Tell us what you can't be without in an outage. We'll measure those loads, look at the panel and pick a battery size that covers them, backed by our 10-year workmanship warranty.
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What a battery does for your home
- Automatic backup power for outages: lights, fridge, internet, medical equipment
- Store daytime solar to power your evenings
- Pairs with new or existing solar systems
- Certified on Enphase, Tesla Powerwall, Franklin (FranklinWH) and EG4
- 10-year workmanship warranty on every install
- May qualify for Colorado's state energy-storage tax credit (confirm current program terms)
Planning for outages in Ellicott
In one eastern plains storm, about 70 Mountain View Electric poles broke and roughly 1,700 customers lost power, as Denver7 reported. On Red Flag days, MVEA may also hold a tripped line off until it is patrolled.
What's different about battery backup in Ellicott
- Ellicott is served by Mountain View Electric Association (MVEA), not Xcel Energy, so Xcel's battery programs don't apply. We check what your utility currently offers for batteries before we quote.
- Source: Mountain View Electric Association service information.
- Switchover to battery power is automatic, so the backed-up circuits stay on without you flipping anything.
- If your home is on a well, we measure the pump's startup draw before sizing, since it is often the biggest backup load.
Your utility and programs
Electric service in Ellicott is from Mountain View Electric Association. We prepare the MVEA application and confirm current co-op programs before quoting.
Ellicott battery backup FAQs
Can you add a battery to my existing solar in Ellicott?
Generally, yes. Microinverter and string systems connect differently, so we check what you have, plus the panel and any lease, before recommending a battery.
Which battery is best for an Ellicott home?
We're certified on Enphase, Tesla Powerwall, Franklin (FranklinWH) and EG4, and we recommend one based on your loads and any solar already on the roof. Every install carries our 10-year workmanship warranty.
Can a battery run my Ellicott well pump?
Often, yes. We measure the pump's startup draw on site and choose a battery and inverter that can start it.
Is Ellicott served by Xcel Energy?
Ellicott is served by Mountain View Electric Association (MVEA), not Xcel Energy, so Xcel's battery programs don't apply. We check what your utility currently offers for batteries before we quote.
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