Own Your Power!
Custom Solar has been helping Coloradans own their power with sustainable energy solutions since 2008.
Homeowners, contractors, architects, and commercial building owners rely on us for high-quality, custom-designed, value-engineered renewable energy systems.
Homeowners
- Solar Electric Let us design and install a system to free you from utility costs.
- Battery BackupProtect yourself from grid outages.
- Integrated Operations Complete in-house project services– from design and engineering to installation and maintenance– save you money and time.
Commercial, Government & Education
- Trusted Partner Industry longevity, experience, accountability and reliability.
- Cost ManagementIn-house engineering, design, and installation crews means cost and time savings.
- Support Data monitoring and troubleshooting support.
Local. Custom. Affordable.
Based in Boulder, we serve Colorado’s Front Range.
Our comprehensive professional solar design and installation services help diverse clients save money on the highest-quality custom systems.
The future of Colorado’s energy is
- Clean12-20x lower carbon footprint than fossil fuels
- SustainableReduce dependence on limited oil and gas reserves
- Responsible
Contribute to a healthier earth and a better future
- AffordableSolar power can offset all your energy costs
- ConsistentBackup batteries mitigate grid outages, maintain reliability
- AttractiveModern panels look great while saving you $$!
“Custom Solar recently completed the solar installation on our home. From start to finish, they were excellent to work with. They were courteous, professional and always available to answer questions. Our system has been up and running for two months and we are extremely happy with it. Not only are we saving money but we have lowered our carbon footprint. Anyone wanting to go solar should consider Custom Solar.
Dawn
Happy Customer
Renewable Energy Resources & News
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Biden marks Earth Day with new solar energy funds and steps to stand up American Climate Corps
President Joe Biden marked Earth Day by unveiling $7 billion in grant funding for solar power and new action on American Climate Corps.
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After Going Solar, I Felt the Bliss of Sudden Abundance
My rooftop panels showed me that a world powered by renewables would be an overflowing horn of plenty, with fast, sporty cars and comfy homes. I used to worry about using too much electricity. But then, three and a half years ago, something happened that changed my entire psychology around electricity: I installed solar panels on my house.
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What killed a 1980s program to kickstart a green home revolution in Colorado?
John Avenson fell in love with his home more than four decades ago. The year was 1981. That’s when Avenson, a young engineer at the Bell Telephone Company, caught an ad for an event called a Passive Solar Tour of Homes. More than 100,000 people from around Metro Denver ended up joining the tour. What killed…
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CU Boulder finds U.S. utilities on track to hit 100% renewable energy by 2060
A University of Colorado Boulder study found that utility companies nationwide are moving faster toward decarbonizing than state mandates, with companies leading the energy transition without waiting for policy to catch up.
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Home Batteries Aren’t Just for Backup Power Anymore
New battery technology can help you keep the lights on, support the power grid and save you money. Here’s how changing technology is revolutionizing how you can make your home battery work for you.
Custom Solar Case Studies
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Avalon Ballroom: The Largest Solar Carport in the Country
Type: Commercial Size: 1.3MW Location: Boulder, CO The Avalon is Boulder, Colorado’s dance venue for contradance, swing, tango, ballroom, salsa, waltz, community dancing, foxtrot, one-step, tea dances, and any other form of dancing. The client worked with Custom Solar to design and install a 1.3 MW PV system to achieve their goal of going Net-Zero. The result is…