The 2025 Battery Storage Program in Fort Collins

Fort Collins Utilities customers have the opportunity to access battery storage incentives that they can bundle with State and Federal rebates and credits.

Eligible customers participating in the program may receive up to $3,000 in support for new battery installations as well as a number of other program benefits.

Participants in the program can also take advantage of Time-of-day (TOD) pricing by charging their battery when rates are lower during off-peak periods and then discharging to meet energy needs or exporting power back to the grid during on-peak periods.

RESIDENTIAL BATTERY STORAGE PROGRAM BENEFITS

The Residential Battery Storage  Program offers the following benefits:

• The incentive of up to $3,000 for new battery system installations (Incentive amount is calculated at $150 per kilowatt-hour of usable battery system energy capacity)
• Strategic advice on how to use their battery to minimize their energy bill
• Battery operating strategies balanced to meet their priorities:
  • Maximizing solar energy self-consumption
  • Minimizing energy bills
  • Resiliency for emergency power
  • Security for essential energy loads

HOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE PROGRAM

The Fort Collins Utilities Residential Battery Storage Program has the following eligibility requirements:

• Participants must be Fort Collins Utilities residential electric customers.
• Battery system must be permanently connected to the Fort Collins utility grid and connected to the internet.
• Incentives are available for new battery system installations only.
• Projects must be sold, designed, and installed by active Participating Solar Contractors. (DIY systems are ineligible).
• Eligible battery systems must remain connected to the internet and must be programmed either to store surplus solar energy for on-site consumption or in a mode that optimizes battery operations to the Time-of-Day rate structure.
• Customers must meet the eligibility and interconnection requirements of the Fort Collins Utilities Residential Solar Rebate Program.
• Customers shall support Fort Collins Utilities in accessing battery inverter operation data for monitoring purposes.

THERE ARE ALSO STATE AND FEDERAL INCENTIVES

The Residential Battery Storage  Program can be stacked with other credit, making battery storage more affordable than ever in Fort Collins:

• The current Federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) offers 30% back on your system, and there is no cap on the total spent.
• The Colorado State Tax Credit offers 10% on the hardware

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BATTERY STORAGE?

Battery storage systems are transforming how we think about energy. Here’s why more people are adding battery storage:

• Energy Independence: Store excess energy generated to use during peak Time Of Day use.
• Energy Resiliency: Have energy security, knowing you can power what’s important when the grid is down.
• Cost Savings: Reduce your reliance on the grid and lower your energy bills by using stored energy during peak pricing hours.
• Environmental Impact: Make a difference by reducing your carbon footprint and supporting Fort Collins’ commitment to a sustainable future.