Solar Panel Installation in Security-Widefield, Colorado
Rooftop or ground-mount solar for Security-Widefield, planned with battery backup in mind from day one.
What your Security-Widefield install includes
- Permit filed with the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
- Utility interconnection paperwork handled
- Design for local roofs and weather
- Battery backup options: Enphase, Tesla Powerwall, Franklin and EG4
- 10-year workmanship warranty
Going solar in Security-Widefield
Security-Widefield is a large unincorporated community in El Paso County south of Colorado Springs, along I-25 and US 85 next to Fountain, with about 37,000 residents in mostly owner-occupied single-family homes. The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 estimates show about 37,000 residents in Security-Widefield; most homes are owner-occupied detached houses.
Security-Widefield is unincorporated El Paso County, so building permits go through the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD). We prepare the drawings, file with PPRBD and schedule the inspections.
Your utility: Colorado Springs Utilities or Fountain Utilities
Most of Security-Widefield is served by Colorado Springs Utilities, but the City of Fountain says it also provides electric service to portions of Security and Widefield. We confirm your provider from your bill, then follow that utility's process. Xcel programs don't apply here.
Designing for your site
These neighborhoods are mostly single-family homes with good roof space. We check roof age, hail damage and panel capacity before designing.
Battery backup in Security-Widefield
Security-Widefield is mostly suburban single-family homes, a good fit for rooftop solar with a battery for outages. We are certified on Enphase, Tesla Powerwall, Franklin and EG4, and we add batteries to existing solar.
Xcel's battery rebates don't apply to Colorado Springs Utilities or Fountain Utilities meters.
Already have solar? See how we add a battery to an existing system. More on solar battery backup in Colorado.
Security-Widefield solar installation FAQs
Who issues the solar permit for a home in Security-Widefield?
The Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD) permits solar in unincorporated El Paso County, including Security-Widefield. We handle the PPRBD filing and inspections.
Which utility serves Security-Widefield?
Most of Security-Widefield is served by Colorado Springs Utilities, but the City of Fountain says it also provides electric service to portions of Security and Widefield. We confirm your provider from your bill, then follow that utility's process. Xcel programs don't apply here.
Can I add a battery to solar in Security-Widefield later?
Yes. Many homeowners start with panels and add a battery a year or two later. We plan the panel space and inverter choice so that step is easy.
Is my Security-Widefield roof a good fit for solar?
Suburban El Paso County homes mostly have straightforward roofs, but hail is a real risk. We use hail-rated panels and check your roof and panel on the first visit. We'll tell you plainly if solar doesn't make sense for your site.
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