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Renewable Battery Connect and What You Need to Know in 2026

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Joaquin Rodriguez
February 10, 2026

The Renewable Battery Connect is Back and Here’s What You Need to Know!

The Details:

The Renewable Battery Connect (RBC) is a solar battery incentive program created by Xcel Energy that gives customers the opportunity to save up to $350 per kW AC of Max Continuous Discharge Power ($5,000 per application). IMPORTANT NOTE! The $350 per kW will decrease to $250 per kW no more than 60 days after the Renewable Energy Standard plan (2026-2027 Renewable Energy Plan proposed by Xcel Energy) is approved by the Public Utilities Commission. 

To avoid any headaches, we highly recommend jumping on this incentive deal now rather than later. If you have any questions or if you want help figuring out how this will work for you. Our friendly experts will be happy to help.

Why This Helps You:

Battery Storage is becoming more essential in Northern Colorado, especially as Xcel continues to have scheduled blackouts in order to prevent wildfires. We’ve already gone through two power outages in one month. Instead of being left in the cold and in the dark, having a battery gives you full control of keeping you and your family safe and comfortable during unexpected power outages. The RBC is a golden ticket to turn your home into a powerhouse by equipping your home with a battery.

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Golden Opportunity:

If you get a battery with us, this counts towards our Energy Home Hero bundling discount! Discounts on top of discounts. You win multiple times with us. Since you’re bundling your PV system with a new battery, we will give you a 3% discount for pairing the two. If you want to add a heat pump to the mix, then we will offer a 10% discount on your full contract.

If you want a price breakdown for your home, we can get you a free quote and explore your options!

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