You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.
The more you know, the better-informed decision you can make.
We've been powering Colorado with trusted solar solutions since May 2016. With years of experience, we have the deep industry knowledge to navigate incentives, permitting, and installation seamlessly for you.
The price we provide is for a complete, turnkey solution. There are no hidden fees or surprises. We include all equipment, labor, permitting, and interconnection fees in our upfront, transparent quote.
Your home needs to fit three criteria for solar to be a smart investment.
You own your home.
Your targeted project area has southern, eastern, or western exposure.
Your roof or ground mount area has minimal shading.
If your home meets these three criteria, solar is a great option!
Yes, Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022 enabling the 30% Investment Tax Credit (ITC) You can check our Savings Calculator to learn more! Your local utility company may also have incentives and rebates.
We recommend a system with battery storage connected to the grid. This will allow you to access energy when your panels aren’t actively producing power (think of dark, stormy days or night-time).
Unless you pay for your system in cash, you will initially swap your electricity bill for your solar financing payments. However, there are two immediate benefits–1) your payments will be stable and predictable, and 2) your payments will eventually disappear, leaving you with cost-free energy.
When we design a system, we aim for 100% offset. This means installing enough panels to match the amount of energy you typically use in a calendar year. As long as the amount of energy you use doesn’t drastically change, you would only have to pay the grid connection fee to the electric company. If you use more than expected, you will pay the difference to the electric company.
We don’t recommend taking your system with you when you move, but moving it is possible. Solar can help home sell the home faster. You can have the new homeowner assume the solar loan, or increase the price of your home and have the solar loan paid off in escrow at closing.
While damage from hail storms, lightning strikes, or other anomalies is extremely rare, you will want to make sure that you call your homeowners insurance company and add your system onto your policy after they are installed.
Solar power systems can produce electricity for 25 or more years. Most solar panel manufacturers offer a 25-year power performance warranty guaranteeing that their solar panels will continue to generate electricity at a certain capacity for the warranty’s duration.
If you need to work on your roof, we will remove, store, and replace your system for a small, per-panel fee that, depending on the situation, may be covered by your homeowners’ insurance. And as an added bonus, solar systems actually help extend the life of your roof!
We love to retro-fit, replace, and upgrade older systems. We can let you know options and review your energy production to ensure that you don’t have too many or too few panels.
We offer only highest quality Tier 1 panels. These panels lead the solar industry with their efficiency, long life, and warranties. One of our energy consultants can help you evaluate which brands and products might be right for your project.
We’re the solar installer for you! Our expert designers can help you create a solar system for your commercial property that will help you beat instant demand and save money over the long term for your business.
We install systems across southern Colorado, from homes in towns to ranches, cabins, industrial properties, and everywhere in between. If our truck can get to your property, we can install it there!
Absolutely! We’re happy to service any system, no matter who it was purchased from or installed by. We can also review your system to see if you need to add or remove panels.
Yes. Insulation is a key factor for saving energy. Without it, a home can lose up to sixty percent of its heat energy! When you install insulation throughout your home, you make sure that you’re making the most of all the energy that your solar power system is creating for you. Haven’t gone solar yet? We install insulation no matter what power system you’re currently using.
SIEA’s Empower program is an exciting new way to evaluate and reduce your energy usage. Working with an Empower energy expert, you can assess your home and choose what products can best help lower your energy costs. We’re proud to be the Empower program’s only approved solar installer.
And here’s the best part–when you bundle your other energy saving products with a solar power system, you can apply the 26% federal tax credit to the entire bundle!
Learn more about the empower program here.
Absolutely. Steel City Solar holds a Master Electrician License. Furthermore, every member of our install crew goes through the electrician apprenticeship program at Pikes Peak State College ensuring your system is installed to the highest standards of safety and quality.
We create a custom design for every home. Our primary goal is to maximize production, which is why we prioritize a south-facing orientation. If your roof requires east or west-facing panels, we simply adjust the system size to ensure it still offsets 105-110% of your annual energy usage, guaranteeing you significant savings.
We size your system to produce 105-110% of your current electricity usage, so you can power your home and build a buffer for the future. In terms of technology, we use premium panels with industry-leading efficiency ratings of 23% to 30%, ensuring you get the most power possible from your roof.
We stand behind our work and the products we use.
25-year manufacturer's warranty on panels and inverters.
10-year labor warranty on the installation itself. Our "no questions asked" approach means if there's a problem, we fix it.
Solar systems are famously low maintenance. In fact, we guarantee your system's production for the first year. The most common "maintenance" is letting Colorado's rain and snow naturally clean your panels. We'll provide you with simple tips for optimal performance.
You can reach our local team directly at (719) 569-5166. Notice that area code? We live and work right here in Pueblo West. For system issues, just ask for our dedicated Service Department.
From the moment you sign the contract, the average installation process takes about 60 days. This comprehensive timeline ensures we handle every detail correctly, from permits to the final inspection.
The permitting and utility approval process typically takes 4-6 weeks. Our team manages all the paperwork and coordination with the building department and your utility company, so you don't have to.
Yes, we believe in clear communication. We provide proactive updates at key milestones, and our team is always available to answer your questions upon request.
Yes. Once your system is activated, we will set you up with a user-friendly monitoring portal and mobile app for your inverter. This allows you to track your energy production in real-time from anywhere.
We absolutely do. We provide a "Year Zero" production guarantee. This means we guarantee your system will meet or exceed its projected output in the first year. If you're still buying more power from the grid than expected, we will make it right.
We honor our guarantee. If your monitoring shows a performance issue, you call us, and we will diagnose and resolve the problem at no cost to you, ensuring your system performs as promised.
We guide you through all available savings. While you should always confirm with your specific utility, we are experts in the 30% federal investment tax credit (ITC) for residential systems (active until 12/31/2025) and the even more robust incentives for commercial systems. We ensure you maximize every available dollar.
Yes, transparency is key. Our installation contract clearly outlines all terms, conditions, project scope, pricing, and warranty details with no fine-print surprises.
Yes, we carry full liability insurance. This information is clearly listed in your contract for your peace of mind.
System removal is a specialized service. While it's rarely needed, we can provide a quote for removal and reinstallation if required for a major roof repair. The cost would be determined at that time based on the scope of work.