Battery Backup for Ramah Homes
Battery storage for Ramah: automatic backup, sized to your home.
Battery Storage for Ramah homes
Ramah is MVEA country with long distances between homes, so we plan backup for long plains outages. It's part of our El Paso County service area, alongside Simla and Peyton.
We start with what has to keep running when the grid is down, then check the panel, placement and any solar you already have. Each Ramah install carries 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)
Why Ramah loses power
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 Ramah
- Ramah 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.
- Placement is planned on site: garage, utility wall or outbuilding, with clearances and access in mind.
- 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 Ramah is from Mountain View Electric Association. We prepare the MVEA application and confirm current co-op programs before quoting.
Ramah battery backup FAQs
Can you add a battery to my existing solar in Ramah?
In most cases. The inverter type and panel space decide how it connects, and leased systems need the lease reviewed. We check all three on site.
Which batteries do you install in Ramah?
Four brands: Enphase, Tesla Powerwall, Franklin (FranklinWH) and EG4. We explain the trade-offs for your loads and stand behind the install with a 10-year workmanship warranty.
Can a battery run my Ramah well pump?
Often, yes. We measure the pump's startup draw on site and choose a battery and inverter that can start it.
Is Ramah served by Xcel Energy?
Ramah 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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