Colorado’s electric landscape is a patchwork of investor-owned utilities (like Xcel) and rural co-ops. The differences in net metering policies, buyback rates, and connection fees can leave homeowners scratching their heads. Fortunately, Sundog Solar includes a battery with every system, so you’re never at the mercy of one-size-fits-all policies….

Many utilities in Colorado, including Xcel Energy, are introducing Time-of-Use (TOU) rates. Instead of a single electricity price all day, your rates fluctuate—often higher in late afternoon and early evening when demand peaks, and lower at night or midday. For solar owners, this can be both an opportunity and a challenge…