
MVEA Electric Rates Are Increasing in 2026: How Solar Helps Stabilize Energy Costs
MVEA electric rates increase 8.5% in 2026. Learn what’s driving the hike, how it affects your utility bill, and how solar can help you stabilize costs.
If you’ve been thinking about going solar, now is the time to act.
The proposed Residential Clean Energy Credit 2025 changes have now been signed into law. On July 4, 2025, the president passed a new budget bill that ends this powerful financial incentive by year-end. This means that to be eligible for the 30% federal tax credit, your solar system must now be installed by December 31, 2025.
The Residential Clean Energy Credit (also known as the Investment Tax Credit or ITC) allows homeowners to deduct 30% of the total cost of a solar panel system (and battery storage) from their federal taxes. This credit applies whether you pay in full or finance your system. It also covers equipment, installation, permitting, and related labor costs.
Solar systems already pay for themselves through long-term energy savings, but this tax credit significantly shortens that payback period. For the average Colorado homeowner, the 30% credit can translate to $6,000–$10,000 or more in savings.
Even with the new Residential Clean Energy Credit 2025 changes, your solar system remains a smart investment—but you’ll be missing out on substantial savings.
At Solar Power Pros, we’re a veteran-owned, locally owned company that’s been helping Colorado homeowners go solar since 2013. We’ve earned hundreds of 5-star reviews and recently received the EnergySage Installer of the Year Award for Colorado.
Our schedule is filling quickly with homeowners looking to beat the year-end deadline. Secure your 30% Residential Clean Energy Credit in 2025 before it’s too late.
Disclaimer: We’re solar experts, not tax experts! We always recommend consulting a tax professional before filing to make sure you have claimed your tax credit accurately.

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