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Solar & batteries with Southeast Colorado Power Association

Southeast Colorado Power Association revised its net-metering schedule effective May 1, 2026. Homes up to 10 kW and other members up to 25 kW bank surplus kWh one-for-one, and once a year the leftover is credited at Tri-State’s current wholesale energy rate. You choose whether that true-up happens after your February or October bill — a small choice that can matter for a solar-heavy summer.

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Utility type

Electric cooperative

Wholesale: Tri-State Generation and Transmission

How exports are credited

Exports banked 1:1 as kWh credits

System size limit

10 kW residential; 25 kW non-residential

Net metering, in plain English

Schedule NM, 1st Revised (effective May 1, 2026): residential up to 10 kW, non-residential up to 25 kW; kWh banked month to month one-for-one; annual true-up of leftover kWh at Tri-State’s current wholesale energy rate, energy only; member chooses a true-up after the February or October bill. Participation is limited by Tri-State’s all-requirements contract. Liability insurance: $300,000 for systems ≤10 kW.

Time-of-use: Farm & Home (effective 8/1/2024): $31.25/month access charge plus $0.13005/kWh. SECPA’s time-of-day rate applies to electric thermal storage units only.

Sources & dated facts

  • Colorado law (C.R.S. 40-9.5-118) requires every electric co-op to offer net metering to systems of at least 10 kW residential and 25 kW commercial, carry excess kWh forward month to month one-for-one, and credit any annual excess within 60 days.As of Sep 23, 2026
  • SECPA Schedule NM (1st Revised, effective May 1, 2026): 10 kW residential / 25 kW non-residential; 1:1 monthly banking; annual leftover credited at Tri-State’s current wholesale energy rate; true-up after the February or October bill at the member’s choice.As of Sep 23, 2026 · source
  • SECPA is headquartered in La Junta with 11,051 meters and buys power from Tri-State.As of Sep 23, 2026 · source
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February or October: choosing your true-up

SECPA lets you pick when your bank settles. A true-up after the October bill clears the summer’s surplus before winter; one after February gives winter usage time to draw the bank down first. For most homes sized to annual use, February leaves less to sell back at wholesale — but look at your own monthly pattern.

Leftover kWh are credited at Tri-State’s wholesale energy rate, well below the $0.13005/kWh retail energy charge. That’s the case for sizing to use, not to the 10 kW cap.

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High retail rates, strong sun

At about 13¢/kWh plus a $31.25 access charge, SECPA’s farm-and-home rate is higher than several neighboring co-ops, and the Arkansas Valley and southeast plains get strong, reliable sun. Solar you use yourself goes further here than in lower-rate territories.

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Insurance and paperwork

SECPA requires $300,000 of liability insurance for systems 10 kW and under. Participation is limited under Tri-State’s all-requirements contract, so we confirm capacity with SECPA before you commit.

Rebates & programs

Programs change often. Status shown is what we could confirm on the date listed — always check with the program before you count on it.

Rebates

Open

SECPA rebates cover heat pumps, electric thermal storage and variable speed drives; it also posts Tri-State’s 2026 Electrify and Save brochure with Level 2 charger tiers (up to $250 non-managed, $1,000 managed). No solar or battery rebates.

  • Tri-State 2026 Electrify and Save brochure (posted by SECPA): Level 2 charger 50% up to $250 non-managed or up to $1,000 managed; no solar or battery rebates.(source)
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FAQ

Questions we hear

When did SECPA’s net-metering rules change?

SECPA’s revised Schedule NM took effect May 1, 2026.

How big can a solar system be on SECPA?

10 kW for residential members and 25 kW for non-residential.

What does SECPA pay for leftover solar credit?

Tri-State’s current wholesale energy rate, energy only, at your chosen annual true-up.

Does SECPA offer a solar or battery rebate?

No, as of September 2026. It offers heat pump and EV charger rebates through Tri-State’s program.

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