The Rapid Payback Period
By combining the 30% Federal Investment Tax Credit with Xcel Energy's Solar*Rewards performance payments, the net cost of your system is offset rapidly. Most Colorado homeowners who switch from volatile utility bills to a fixed zero-down solar payment achieve a full system breakeven within 7 to 9 years. Considering Tier-1 panels last 25 to 30 years, this translates to decades of free electricity and tens of thousands of dollars in lifetime savings.





