Plug-in solar in Colorado
Colorado's HB 26-1007 was signed by Governor Polis on May 7, 2026; the law takes effect on August 12, 2026, prohibiting utilities from requiring approval before customers install plug-in solar devices.
What HB 26-1007 actually allows
System size
Up to 1,920W AC
UL-listed certification required. A retail electric or wholesale energy provider is not liable for damage caused by a portable-scale solar generation device.
No utility approval
Interconnection waived
No application to your utility required. Self-installation with listed equipment is sufficient.
Renters
Yes — landlord cannot prohibit
Bill requires tenants to notify (not get permission from) landlords. Landlords cannot ban UL-certified systems.
HOA rules
HOAs cannot prohibit
The act amends the Common Interest Ownership Act so that, effective January 1, 2027, a portable-scale solar generation device is classified as an energy efficiency measure and a unit owners' association may not prohibit its installation or use; associations may still require the device be reasonably secured (e.g., to a patio, deck, balcony, or railing) and may hold the owner liable for related costs or damage.
Days until law takes effect
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Effective date: August 12, 2026
Plug-in solar will be legal in Colorado as of August 12, 2026. You cannot connect a plug-in system to the grid until that date.
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Where HB 26-1007 stands right now
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Signed
May 7, 2026
Takes effect
Aug 12, 2026
Signed
Governor Polis signed HB 26-1007 into law on May 7, 2026; the bill's effective date remains August 12, 2026.
Recent updates
May
7
2026
Governor Polis signed HB 26-1007 into law on May 7, 2026; the bill's effective date remains August 12, 2026.
Apr
14
2026
The Colorado House concurred in Senate amendments to HB 26-1007 by a vote of 45–18, completing bicameral passage.
Apr
2
2026
The Colorado Senate passed HB 26-1007 on third reading by a vote of 29–4.
Mar
25
2026
The Senate Transportation and Energy Committee approved HB 26-1007 as amended by a vote of 9–0, advancing the bill to the full Senate.
Mar
5
2026
The Colorado House passed HB 26-1007 on third reading by a vote of 48–16.
Feb
26
2026
The House Energy and Environment Committee approved HB 26-1007 as amended by a vote of 9–2, advancing the bill to the House floor.
Jan
14
2026
HB 26-1007, sponsored by Representatives Lesley Smith and Rebekah Stewart and Senators Matt Ball and Cathy Kipp, was introduced in the Colorado House and referred to the Energy and Environment Committee.
What an 800W system saves in Colorado
Monthly savings
$16
Annual savings
$194
Payback period
~6 yrs
Based on 14.7¢/kWh avg rate · 800W system · 5.5 peak sun hours/day
Products to Consider in Colorado
Colorado has passed enabling legislation (HB 26-1007). Plug-in grid connections take effect on the law's effective date — browse certified systems and components from our catalog in the meantime, and confirm local rules before you install.
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