Net Metering in Colorado
Current NEM policy, export rates, and impact on solar payback for Colorado homeowners.
NEM Export Rate
$0.162
per kWh
Avg Retail Rate
$0.162
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
Net metering at full retail rate mandated statewide. Systems up to 120% of annual consumption eligible. Monthly netting with annual true-up.
Source: Colorado PUC, DSIRE · Effective: 2020-01
Calculate Your NEM Savings in Colorado
Annual Production
—
kWh/year
NEM Export Credits
—
per year
Total Annual Savings
—
per year
Payback Period
—
years
NEM Rate Comparison
Colorado's NEM rate is 100% of the retail electricity rate — near full retail compensation.
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