Solar Panel Installation in Idledale, Colorado

Going solar in Idledale

Idledale is a small canyon community on Highway 74 in Bear Creek Canyon, in unincorporated Jefferson County between Morrison and Kittredge, with homes tucked along the creek and the canyon walls.

Idledale is unincorporated Jefferson County, so solar and battery permits go through Jefferson County's building department. We prepare the plans, file the application and meet the inspector.

Your utility: Xcel Energy

Xcel's community lists name Idledale for gas and electric service. Xcel notes it does not always serve an entire community, so we confirm the provider on your bill first. Xcel limits a new system to 120% of your previous 12 months of use, and we size the array to fit that rule.

Battery backup in Idledale

Canyon walls shade many Idledale roofs for part of the day, so a battery can be the more useful upgrade even where solar is limited. Our crews are certified on Enphase, Tesla Powerwall, Franklin and EG4; adding a battery to an existing system is a common job for us.

For Xcel customers, Renewable Battery Connect currently pays $250 per kW of battery capacity, with a $5,000 maximum, on Tesla Powerwall and Enphase IQ systems. Xcel's PSPS Backup Battery Rebate can add up to $10,000 for customers in its Medical Certification or Exemption programs who live in Tier 2 or Tier 3 wildfire risk areas; we confirm eligibility for your address first.

Already have solar? See how we add a battery to an existing system. More on solar battery backup in Colorado.