Renewable Options in Fort Collins

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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