Net metering, explained for your utility
Every Colorado utility credits solar a little differently. Pick yours to see exactly how your excess solar turns into bill savings — and how we design your system around those rules.
Xcel Energy
Denver metro and much of the Front Range
Xcel Energy is Colorado's largest electric utility, and its net metering program is one of the most solar-friendly in the state.
How net metering worksColorado Springs Utilities
Colorado Springs and surrounding areas
Colorado Springs Utilities is a four-service municipal utility.
How net metering worksCORE Electric Cooperative
Douglas, Elbert, and parts of Arapahoe, Jefferson, and surrounding counties
CORE Electric Cooperative (formerly IREA) is Colorado's largest member-owned electric co-op.
How net metering worksUnited Power
Brighton, Firestone, Frederick, and Colorado's northern Front Range
United Power is a member-owned cooperative serving the northern Front Range.
How net metering worksBlack Hills Energy
Pueblo, Canon City, and southern Colorado Front Range communities
Black Hills Energy provides electric service to Pueblo and surrounding southern Colorado communities.
How net metering worksFort Collins Utilities
City of Fort Collins
Fort Collins Utilities is a city-owned electric utility serving Fort Collins residents.
How net metering worksLongmont Power & Communications
City of Longmont
Longmont Power & Communications (LPC) is Longmont's city-owned electric utility.
How net metering worksLoveland Water & Power
City of Loveland
Loveland Water & Power (LWP) is Loveland's city-owned electric utility.
How net metering worksPoudre Valley REA
Wellington, Severance, Windsor area, and rural Larimer and Weld counties
Poudre Valley REA (PVREA) is a member-owned electric cooperative serving rural communities in northern Colorado, including Wellington, Windsor, and the surrounding Larimer and Weld county areas.
How net metering worksMountain View Electric Association
Elbert, El Paso, Lincoln, and Douglas counties — eastern Colorado Front Range foothills
Mountain View Electric Association (MVEA) is a member-owned cooperative serving communities along the eastern foothills and plains of the Colorado Front Range, including parts of Elbert, El Paso, Lincoln, and Douglas counties.
How net metering worksSan Miguel Power Association
Telluride, Ridgway, Ouray, Norwood, Nucla, and Colorado's western San Juans
San Miguel Power Association is a member-owned cooperative serving the western San Juan region.
How net metering worksHoly Cross Energy
Vail, Aspen, Glenwood Springs, and the Eagle & Roaring Fork valleys
Holy Cross Energy is a member-owned cooperative serving the Vail and Roaring Fork valleys, and one of Colorado's most renewables-forward utilities — on track for 100% clean energy by 2030.
How net metering worksNot sure which utility serves you?
Check your electric bill, or just call us — we work with every utility on the Front Range and will design your system around your utility's exact rules.