A Typical 13.5 kWh Battery in Colorado
Backup, cost, and time-of-use bill savings
Installed Cost
$15,000
State Rebate
-$5,000
Net Cost
$10,000
Backup (essentials)
15 hrs
Avg Outages
5 hrs/yr
Bill Savings/yr
$319
Bill-Savings Payback
31.3 yrs
15-Year Savings
-$4,061
Colorado Battery Rebates
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Federal 25D Credit (Expired Dec 31, 2025)
The 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit covered standalone home batteries through December 31, 2025. Batteries installed in 2026 no longer qualify.
Up to $5,000
Colorado State & Utility Programs
Colorado offers a 10% state battery tax credit plus Xcel rebates up to ~$5,000 (more in high-wildfire areas). View full rebate detail →
Battery Backup & Savings by City in Colorado
| City | Bill Savings/yr | Outage Hrs/yr | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $299 | 6 hrs | 715,522 | Xcel Energy |
| Colorado Springs | $299 | 5 hrs | 478,961 | Colorado Springs Utilities |
| Aurora | $295 | 4 hrs | 386,261 | Xcel Energy |
| Fort Collins | $299 | 5 hrs | 164,898 | Xcel Energy |
| Lakewood | $307 | 5 hrs | 155,984 | Xcel Energy |
| Thornton | $335 | 5 hrs | 136,208 | Xcel Energy |
| Arvada | $323 | 5 hrs | 118,428 | Xcel Energy |
| Westminster | $283 | 4 hrs | 113,479 | Xcel Energy |
| Pueblo | $275 | 4 hrs | 111,127 | Black Hills Energy |
| Boulder | $303 | 6 hrs | 105,112 | Xcel Energy |
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A typical home battery (e.g. a Tesla Powerwall) is ~13.5 kWh.
Quick Facts: Colorado
- 🔌 Avg outages: 5 hrs/yr
- ⚡ Electricity: $0.135/kWh
- 📊 Peak/off-peak gap: $0.08/kWh
- 🏭 Top utility: Xcel Energy