Light Up the WORLD with solar.

Colorado Sunshine Solar (CSS) is passionate about solar energy and everything it has to offer you as well as the planet. Solar is not just what we do, it’s who we are! Our mission is to provide Greater Colorado homeowners access to a sustainable source of energy.

We do not share your information with anyone except the entities that are directly involved in the sale.

"I look forward to the opportunity to show you how solar can help you and your family have more financial freedom, live more comfortably and help save the earth at the same time. As your renewable energy consultant, I have access to multiple panel manufacturers, installers, and financiers which allows me to design custom systems to meet your needs."

Who We Are

WE FIT THE SOLAR SYSTEM TO YOUR NEEDS

As an independent Contractor with SEP, CSS is committed to helping households reduce dependence on the electricity industry’s escalating prices. With the goal to help everyone access clean, affordable, and reliable energy from renewable sources, We have access to a wide array of resources to find the right fit for their solar energy needs.

SEP is a widely trusted solar company that serves 30 states in the US and has repeatedly ranked highly in efficiency, quality, and innovation. As an award-winning company, SEP is not limited to only one manufacturer of solar panels, installers, or financiers. Rather, Duane has access to multiple manufacturers, installers, and financial packages that partner with SEP to match the needs of the homeowner. In this way, SEP is somewhat unique to the solar industry – working with partners across the manufacturing, installation, financing, federal and local solar industry. And, unlike many other solar companies, SEP representatives educate and advocate for homeowners from the first conversation about solar to the completion of the installation and beyond.

30% Tax Credit

No Rate increases

Locked-in Electric Bill

Clean Energy

What We Do

We Are Building A Sustainable Future

Best Energy Solutions

Solar energy powers homes affordably and ethically. As a renewable source of energy, it has an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change.

TAX CREDITS AVAILABLE

Residential homeowners and commercial businesses can reduce their investment in solar power by 30% through solar tax credits provided by the U.S. government. Farms, churches, and state nonprofit organizations are also eligible for government rebates.

Power Saving

Home solar panels offer a long-term investment when it comes to saving money. Between your excess power, increasing property value, and tax incentives, solar savings make an impressive impact on your bottom line.

Reliability & Performance

Solar panels are extremely reliable and built to last around 35 years on average. With proper maintenance, your panel may actually run for as long as 40-50 years.

Family. Local.
Trusted.

Duane and Ashley Taylor – with their household that has included up to 10 people at once – had considered going solar for many years, but in previous years, solar seemed to cost more than that are local utility company. Then! Solar costs came down as utility company’s rates continued to increased. The Taylor household was one of Duane’s first projects. Duane was inspired to work with SEP because of its collaborative, human-centered corporate culture and its best practices to deliver the best match for solar needs. Ashley is happy to see her husband joyful at work, helping friends, family and neighbors reduce their electric bills, avoid the ever rising cost of electricity and contribute to the healing of our planet!

Our Personal Touch

Duane Taylor is who you can rely on to be at your service from start to close of the project, no matter the need. SEP prioritizes customer service and Duane considers every step of the process important to walk with homeowners. Duane has even said, “My number is the first a homeowner will call at the start, middle, and end of the process – and even years later.” 

Mission and Vision

Bringing clean energy, abundant savings, and peace of mind to every homeowner in the United States. The solar revolution that is overtaking the world continues to progress every year, and we are leading the charge in spreading renewable resources across the country. Join us in saving our planet through sustainable energy methods while lowering your monthly energy costs.

Let’s get this “solar orb” rolling!

SAVE MONEY

Value Added Benefits

SITC is a CPA firm that specializes in residential solar tax law. They've invested many thousands of hours pouring over the tax code finding every tax benefit possible for homeowners who choose solar. This is $1200 if purchased by an individual homeowner(s), but we provide this service at no cost to those who choose to go solar with us. This is a HUGE value add! All of the above flows from SITC and we are the only solar company in Colorado that provides this service!

When you purchase solar panels, you get a 30% tax credit! We provide a CPA firm, Solar Investment Tax Center (SITC), who specializes in solar and who will prepare that form and the filing instructions for you and your tax advisor! Also, because you are net metering and are selling power back to the utility, you can write off the total gross cost of the system, as well as the interest, over the next 5 years! Solar Investment Tax Center is a member of SEIA and has helped thousands of people who have installed solar, and they will prepare all of the forms you need and filing instructions for the software program you use like TurboTax or for your CPA and tax advisor.

We provide the following  solar tax service for our clients at no charge:

  1. Initial consultation at point of installation to determine the incentives the customer qualifies for.
  2. An email explaining all of the incentives the customer qualifies for as well as the forms and instructions SITC will be preparing
  3. Unlimited email and phone access to a licensed tax advisor for questions regarding their solar installation tax benefits
  4. An SITC rep will be assigned to gather all the docs necessary to prepare docs, including permit info, proof of purchase, all of that years power bills if net metering, all that years loan payments if financed, ETC.
  5. Preparation of forms and filing instructions for federal tax credit. Preparation of Schedule C to report net metering income, write off loan interest, and write of cost of the system through 5 years of depreciation
  6. Filing instructions for those who file with software such as turbo tax and well as a tax advisor walk through to make sure forms are filed correctly
  7. A CPA and tax advisor technical letter of explanation for clients who use a CPA or tax advisor
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), with more than $369 billion invested in the bill, helps advance climate solutions such as wind and solar, nuclear energy, carbon capture and storage, geothermal energy, and zero-carbon fuels, as well as important provisions to reduce methane emissions. The passage of this historic legislation is the most aggressive action ever in confronting the climate crisis and strengthening our economic and energy security, and has had an immediate and long term impact on the US solar industry.

How We Work

Steps Of Cooperation

01/06

Site Survey

We use an on-site inspector as well as satellite photos, drones, and your annual energy usage to design the perfect system for your home. We show you our design and explain why it's optimal for you.

02/06

CAD Design

After site survey our CAD team will draw and design your solar system and then send them to your local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), or city/county building department, for approval.

03/06

Permit Approved

Once the AHJ has approved the CAD design they will issue a permit so we can start on your project.



01/06

Site Survey

We use an on-site inspector as well as satellite photos, drones, and your annual energy usage to design the perfect system for your home. We show you our design and explain why it's optimal for you.

02/06

CAD Design

After site survey our CAD team will draw and design your solar system and then send them to your local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), or city/county building department, for approval.

03/06

Permit Approved

Once the AHJ has approved the CAD design they will issue a permit so we can start on your project.



04/06

Installation

Let's get started. We personally handle communication with your utility company and oversee the installation process from inspection to connection. The AHJ will perform a final inspection to ensure that the installation meets code.

05/06

Permission to Operate

We get to turn on your solar! Your utility will give the green light to activate your system.



06/06

Monitoring

We will provide you access to monitor your solar system so you can see how much power is being produced by your solar system.



04/06

Installation

Let's get started. We personally handle communication with your utility company and oversee the installation process from inspection to connection. The AHJ will perform a final inspection to ensure that the installation meets code.

05/06

Permission to Operate

We get to turn on your solar! Your utility will give the green light to activate your system.



06/06

Monitoring

We will provide you access to monitor your solar system so you can see how much power is being produced by your solar system.



"The solar panels are a Godsend, and I feel 100% grateful to Duane and SEP for how easy they made it to go solar." - Colorado Customer

Solar in Colorado

Serving Greater Colorado

Solar is not just what we do, it’s who we are. Bringing clean energy to Greater Colorado for the betterment of our community is our mission, and we are here to help you. The solar revolution is progressing year after year, and alongside Solar Energy Partners, we are paving the way towards affordable energy.

Colorado, with over 300 sunny days per year, has tremendous solar potential and was one of the first states in the U.S. to have a Renewable Energy Standard. Join us in supporting a cleaner, greener planet while providing abundant savings and peace of mind to homeowners and business owners in Greater Colorado. If you are located in Denver or around 100 miles outside of city limits, we can help you. Give us a call today. 

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