Colorado Home Battery Program
Stay in charge when the power goes out.
Emporia installs and owns a home battery backup system for qualifying Colorado homes. You pay installation only. In exchange, Emporia enrolls the battery in Xcel Energy's grid program and may dispatch it during peak demand events to help stabilize the grid.
Estimated installation cost $4,000–$6,000 for a standard installation. Exact cost confirmed before any work begins.
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An Emporia expert will call you within two business days.
We'll only contact you about the Emporia Home Battery program. We'll never sell your information. Privacy policy.
The system
Automatic backup for your home.
No fuel, no noise, no manual start — the system switches on in milliseconds and keeps selected circuits running.
Automatic backup
Designed to activate instantly when grid power is lost — no trips to the garage, no action needed from you.
Lower your energy bills year-round
When not responding to a grid event, the battery actively manages your home energy costs — charging during off-peak hours when electricity rates are lowest and powering your home during peak pricing windows. If you have solar, it can also optimize for self-consumption, storing your own generation so more of what your panels produce stays in your home.
Flexible compatibility
Works with existing solar systems and standard electrical panels — no special requirements.
Works alongside your existing generator
Already have a gas generator? The Emporia Home Battery pairs with it — unlike Tesla Powerwall, which is incompatible with gas generators. Propane runs $80+/day during a multi-day outage. The battery handles everyday essentials for free.
Outdoor installation — no interior space needed
Installs outside next to your home, appliance-style. About the footprint of 2 HVAC units. Nothing in your garage.
A new way to get home battery backup in Colorado — without buying the hardware.
An equivalent Tesla Powerwall system runs about $34,000 to purchase and install. Emporia found a different way.
Emporia owns the battery and enrolls it in Xcel's Advanced Battery Program. When the grid needs support during peak demand — typically summer afternoons — Emporia may dispatch a portion of the battery's capacity to help stabilize the grid. That's the arrangement that covers the hardware cost. When the battery isn't responding to a grid event, it works for you: backup protection during outages, lower energy costs on a time-of-use plan, and solar storage if you have panels.
You pay installation only — estimated at $4,000–$6,000 for a standard install. No hardware purchase. No monthly fees.
No hardware purchase
You get the backup power — without buying the battery.
Talk to an Emporia expert
Sign up and an Emporia energy expert will call you to walk through the program, confirm your home qualifies, and get you on the list to receive home battery backup without any hardware cost.
Pay installation only
Estimated installation cost: $4,000–$6,000 depending on your home's electrical setup.
Every day value
Your battery works every day — not just during outages.
Most homeowners think of battery backup as emergency insurance. But the Emporia Home Battery is actively managing your energy costs every single day — whether the grid goes down or not.
Lower your electric bills
The battery charges overnight when electricity rates are lowest, then powers your home during Xcel's peak pricing window — typically 5-9 PM on weekdays. That rate spread can save hundreds of dollars a year.
Solar self-consumption
If you have solar panels, the battery stores energy your panels produce during the day — so more of what you generate stays in your home instead of flowing back to the grid at lower export rates.
Backup + savings in one
Most battery solutions make you choose between emergency backup and energy management. The Emporia Home Battery does both — protecting you during outages and working for you every other day of the year.
Time-of-use rates mean that for an average Colorado home, shifting energy consumption with a home battery can reduce electricity costs by an estimated $500–$900 per year. Actual savings vary by household usage and participation in time-of-use pricing.
How this compares
Emporia vs. Tesla Powerwall
| Emporia Home Battery Backup Solution (60 kWh) | Tesla Powerwall (54 kWh equivalent, installed) |
|---|---|
| $4,000–$6,000 Estimated installation cost for a standard installation. Hardware is covered — Emporia owns the system and earns revenue through Xcel's grid program in exchange. You pay no upfront cost for the battery itself. Exact cost varies by home; your Emporia expert will confirm pricing before any work begins. | ~$34,000 Typical total cost, hardware + labor. Generator cannot recharge the Powerwall; operates as a separate, unintegrated backup system. |
| Monthly fees: None — grid dispatch rights are Emporia's compensation | Monthly fees: None |
Program details subject to change. For qualifying homeowners in designated grid-edge areas.
Get started
Sign up and we'll call you.
An Emporia energy expert will walk you through the program, confirm your home qualifies, and get you on the list for a home battery backup solution — no hardware cost, no commitment required at sign-up.
Join the priority list
An Emporia expert will call you within two business days.
We'll only contact you about the Emporia Home Battery program. We'll never sell your information. Privacy policy.
Program details subject to change. For qualifying homeowners in designated grid-edge areas. Exact installation cost confirmed before any work begins.
Common questions
Have questions? Reach out to our team at any time.
Get In Touch →No hardware purchase required for qualifying homeowners. Estimated installation cost $4,000–$6,000 for a standard installation; exact cost varies by home and is confirmed before any work begins. Installations requiring non-standard electrical work may incur additional homeowner costs. Emporia owns and maintains the system pursuant to the program agreement. Minor ongoing electricity costs associated with battery operation may apply (~$30–$80/year). Homeowner is responsible for maintaining an active internet/Wi-Fi connection required for system monitoring, communication, and grid program participation. Backup duration and supported loads vary based on home energy usage and electrical configuration. Program availability, eligibility, and terms subject to change. Xcel Energy AVPP Aggregator approval pending. Emporia Energy is not affiliated with Xcel Energy or Tesla.