Full Retail

Net Metering in Colorado

Current NEM policy, export rates, and impact on solar payback for Colorado homeowners.

NEM Export Rate

$0.128

per kWh

Avg Retail Rate

$0.128

per kWh

% of Retail

100%

compensation

Policy Status

Active

since 2020-01

System Limit

Up to 120% of load

max eligible

NEM Policy Details — Colorado

How Colorado compensates your excess solar generation

Full Retail Active

Net metering at full retail rate mandated statewide. Systems up to 120% of annual consumption eligible. Monthly netting with annual true-up.

NEM Rate$0.128/kWh
Retail Rate$0.128/kWh
Savings GapNone
Annual True-UpYes

Source: Colorado PUC, DSIRE · Effective: 2020-01

Calculate Your NEM Savings in Colorado

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NEM Rate Comparison

$0.00 Colorado: $0.128 $0.128 (retail)

Colorado's NEM rate is 100% of the retail electricity rate — near full retail compensation.

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