Renewable Options in Fort Collins

Powering Fort Collins with Clean, Local Energy

Fort Collins is committed to a clean energy future — with a goal of 100% renewable electricity for our community by 2030. Whether you’re a homeowner, renter, business, or just interested, this page helps you explore options to go solar, join community solar projects, save energy and be part of the solution.

Explore Your Renewable Energy Options

For Homeowners: Solar Panels and Battery Storage

Install rooftop solar panels to generate your own clean electricity. Pair with a home battery to store energy and save on bills. Learn about incentives, financing, and how to get started.

Learn more about residential solar and battery storage

For Renters and Multifamily Residents: Community Solar and Shared Systems

Community Solar

Not everyone can put solar panels on their roof. Join the waitlist to be in our Community Solar program to subscribe to locally generated solar energy without installing anything on your home.

Learn more about Community Solar

Shared Systems

You might not have the ability to install solar panels on your roof individually, but you can still enjoy the benefits of renewable energy through shared solar systems designed specifically for communities like yours.

Learn more about Shared Systems

For Businesses and Commercial

Businesses can take advantage of electric vehicle planning and commercial solar.

EVs for your Business

Fort Collins Utilities can help you navigate the transition to electric vehicles with charging infrastructure guidance, incentives, and rate options tailored for commercial needs.

Learn more about electric vehicles

Commercial Solar

Commercial solar helps businesses lower energy costs, improve sustainability, and take control of their energy future with clean, on-site power generation

Learn more about Commercial Solar

Progress and Impact of Renewables

45% of Fort Collins’ electricity comes from renewable sources
5,000+ homes and businesses have installed solar panels
More than 35 MW of solar capacity in community and commercial projects
Fort Collins aims for 100% renewable electricity by 2030

Track community-wide solar generation with a real-time, modeled view of how much solar electricity Fort Collins is producing. View the Community-Wide Solar Generation Model.

Incentives and Programs

Feature	Standard Energy Mix	Purchase Solar System	Home Battery Storage	Leased Solar System	Shared Energy System (Multifamily and Townhomes)
Energy Source	49% non-carbon mix (hydro, wind, solar)	Solar and Grid	Solar or Grid	Solar and Grid	Solar and Grid
Provided by	Fort Collins Utilities	Solar Contractor	Solar Contractor	Solar Provider	Site Owner / Host
Ownership and maintenance	Fort Collins Utilities	Homeowner	Homeowner	System Owner	System Owner
Net Metering Credits	No	Yes – for surplus energy	Yes – for surplus energy	Yes – for surplus energy	Yes
Carbon reduction benefit	~49% (2022 mix)	Up to 200%	Varies by energy source	Up to 120%	Up to 200%
Cost to you	Standard utility rates	Avg. $4,000 per kW (varies)	Typically > $10,000 (varies)	Monthly payment to lessor	Varies by project
How you pay	Monthly utility bill	Per contract with installer	Per contract with installer	Per contract with lessor	Typically billed by host site
Installation required at your property?	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Installed at shared site
Available to renters?	Yes	No	No	No	Limited – depends on property owner
Learn more	Public Power and Our Energy Vision	Residential Solar and Battery Storage	Residential Solar and Battery Storage	Residential Solar and Battery Storage	Shared Energy Systems

Contact Us

Email

solar@fortcollins.gov