Mesa County 2025 Solar Co-op
Open to residents in and around Mesa County
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Imagine walking into a solar company’s office with 50 or 100 of your neighbors and saying, “We all want to get solar. What kind of deal can you give us?”
That’s a solar co-op!
In fact, it’s even better than that. In addition to competitive pricing on solar panels, you get:
- Info to help you understand solar. Our vendor-neutral solar experts are here to help you understand how solar works and make the best decision for your energy needs.
- A direct line to ask specific questions. You can call or email us anytime you need help. We’ll be here now and long after you install solar.
- A team that solicits and reviews proposals from solar companies. First, Solar United Neighbors requests bids on your behalf. Then, a committee of your fellow co-op members meet to assess the pros and cons and select the best installer for the group. (Note: If that sounds interesting to you, you’re also welcome to join the selection committee!)
- Community. You’ll join the growing solar movement. You’ll have a built-in network of support and inspiration from others who, like you, are taking a stand for energy freedom and advancing the clean energy economy.
- A bigger impact! Going solar creates jobs, and puts energy production and its benefits back in the hands of the people and contributes to cleaner air and water for everyone. A solar co-op amplifies those outcomes exponentially.
Featured Partners
A full list of our featured partners is coming soon.
Cost & savings
Xcel Energy
| Sample Cash Purchase | 3.5kW | 7kW |
|---|---|---|
| Average CO solar co-op pricing ($3.00/Watt) | $10,500 | $21,000 |
| 30% Federal tax credit | -$3,150 | -$6,300 |
| Net Cost | $7,350 | $14,700 |
| Estimated year 1 electricity savings | $756 | $1,075 |
| Estimated year 10 savings (cumulative) | $8,093 | $11,768 |
| Estimated lifetime savings (25 years) | $22,750 | $34,425 |
| Net Profit* | $15,400 | $19,725 |
*Example Pricing only; Actual system size will vary. Modeling assumptions: Xcel Energy customer consuming 7,864 kWh/yr; Residential (R) rate plan before and after solar; 2%/yr electricity price increase; -0.5%/yr panel degradation; 1,489 yearly kWh production per 1kW of solar; 180 degrees of azimuth; 20 degrees of tilt.
| Sample Loan Purchase* | 3.5kW 10yr | 3.5kW 15yr | 7kW 10yr | 7kW 15yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly loan payment | $85 | $66 | $171 | $132 |
| Monthly electric savings | -$63 | -$63 | -$90 | -$90 |
| Net monthly payment | $22 | $3 | $81 | $42 |
| Net Savings (25 years)** | $12,509 | $10,859 | $13,943 | $10,642 |
*Interest rate of 7%, 30% down (then take the tax credit)
**Example Pricing only. Actual cost depends on system size, interest rate, credit score, & other factors. Prices do not include incentives besides 30% federal tax credit. Reflects year one average savings. Savings will grow each year as avoided utility electricity costs increase.
Grand Valley Power
| Sample Cash Purchase | 3.5kW | 7kW |
|---|---|---|
| Average CO solar co-op pricing ($3.00/Watt) | $10,500 | $21,000 |
| 30% Federal tax credit | -$3,150 | -$6,300 |
| Net Cost | $7,350 | $14,700 |
| Estimated year 1 electricity savings | $550 | $1,100 |
| Estimated year 10 savings (cumulative) | $5,835 | $11,764 |
| Estimated lifetime savings (25 years) | $16,134 | $33,017 |
| Net Profit* | $8,784 | $18,317 |
*Example Pricing only; Actual system size will vary. Modeling assumptions: Grand Valley Power customer consuming 10,264 kWh/yr; General Time-of-Use (GS-TOU) rate plan before and after solar; 2%/yr electricity price increase; -0.5%/yr panel degradation; 1,479 yearly kWh production per 1kW of solar; 180 degrees of azimuth; 20 degrees of tilt.
| Sample Loan Purchase* | 3.5kW 10yr | 3.5kW 15yr | 7kW 10yr | 7kW 15yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly loan payment | $85 | $66 | $171 | $132 |
| Monthly electric savings | -$46 | -$46 | -$92 | -$92 |
| Net monthly payment | $39 | $20 | $79 | $49 |
| Net Savings (25 years)** | $5,893 | $4,243 | $12,535 | $9,234 |
*Interest rate of 7%, 30% down (then take the tax credit)
**Example Pricing only. Actual cost depends on system size, interest rate, credit score, & other factors. Prices do not include incentives besides 30% federal tax credit. Reflects year one average savings. Savings will grow each year as avoided utility electricity costs increase.
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Events
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Installers
The solar installers for Mesa County 2025 Solar Co-op will be posted soon.
Contact us
Hannah Mitchell
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