Balcony Solar in Colorado
Everything you need to know about plug-in and balcony solar law in Colorado, plus what it means for what you're allowed to plug in, and what it saves.
Is it legal?
Yes.
Colorado's House Bill 26-1007 was signed on 7 May 2026 and takes effect on 12 August 2026. It sets the most generous cap in the country: up to 1,920W of plug-in solar per customer. Systems at or below 395W can be plugged into any standard outlet with no electrician; above that threshold you need a licensed electrician and a dedicated circuit.
The law also voids homeowners' association rules that would obstruct a plug-in solar installation.
Bright Saver's 180W and 360W kits both sit below Colorado's 395W threshold, so they need no electrician, no dedicated circuit and no permit.
What You Can Save in Colorado
Colorado's average residential electricity price is 16.53 cents per kWh (EIA, January-May 2026 average). A 180 W kit generating about 270 kWh a year saves roughly $45 a year; a 360 W kit roughly $89.
Those are modest numbers on their own. The reason Coloradans are buying anyway is that the kit pays for itself over its life and there is no roof work or contractor needed.
The rules, in one table
Bill
Signed
HB26-1007
7 May 2026
Effective
12 August 2026
Maximum System Size
1,920 W (highest in the US)
No-Electrician Threshold
391 W
Permit Required
No
Utility Notification
Notification may be required after installation
HOA Can Prohibit
Bright Saver Ships Here
No - obstructive rules are void
Yes
If You Rent in Colorado
Nothing in HB26-1007 requires a landlord's permission for a plug-in system, and nothing is drilled or wired into the building. The kit comes down in under ten minutes when you move.
What to buy
Both Bright Saver kits qualify for Colorado's simplest tier. A $29 annual membership unlocks member pricing below. Free shipping to Colorado.
Balcony Solar 180 W
Do-It-Yourself, No roof or electrician needed
MEMBER-ONLY PRICE
Balcony Solar 360 W
Do-It-Yourself, No roof or electrician needed
MEMBER-ONLY PRICE