Can Colorado’s Grid Keep Up? Why More Homeowners Are Turning to Battery Backup
Colorado homeowners are experiencing longer, more frequent power outages as demand on the electric grid grows. Learn how battery backup systems can protect your home from blackouts—and how adding solar can give you true energy independence.
Colorado’s population continues to rise, with new homes and developments popping up to meet the demand. But there’s one big question on the horizon: Can our electric grid keep up?
Recent data suggests… maybe not.
Colorado’s Power Grid Is Under Pressure
Electricity demand is rising fast, and our aging infrastructure is struggling to keep pace. The effects are already hitting homeowners across the state. In fact, power outages are becoming not only more frequent—but significantly longer.
According to recent data, the average Xcel Energy customer in Colorado experienced nearly 6 hours of outage time in 2024. That’s a major spike from the 166-minute annual average seen across the previous decade. It’s not just one-off storms or flukes anymore—it’s a pattern.
Even worse, customer service wait times are growing, leaving many Colorado residents in the dark—both literally and figuratively—when issues arise. As climate events increase and the load on our grid grows, this trend isn’t likely to reverse anytime soon.
The Best Way to Prepare for an Outage? Avoid It Completely
Xcel Energy and other providers offer standard outage prep checklists—flashlights, backup phone chargers, and emergency kits—but let’s be honest: what you really want is to keep the lights on.
Rather than prepare for an outage, why not install a system that prevents one from affecting you in the first place? This is where battery backup systems come in.
What Is a Battery Backup System—and Why Is It a Game Changer?
Also called Energy Storage Systems (ESS), battery backups are cutting-edge home energy solutions that automatically provide power to your home during an outage. When the grid fails, the battery kicks in instantly to deliver electricity to your home’s essential circuits.
Modern systems are so seamless, you won’t even notice the switchover. There’s no fumbling with switches or waiting for a generator to fire up. The transition is instant, clean, and quiet.
Battery systems are also a smart option for families with medical needs, remote workers, or anyone who relies on stable, 24/7 power. And they’re more affordable and reliable than ever before.
Add Solar for a Complete, Resilient Home Energy Solution
If you want to take things even further, pair your battery with a solar energy system. Together, they create a powerful loop: solar panels charge your battery during the day, and your battery powers your home when the sun goes down or the grid goes out.
When combined with thoughtful energy use, this setup can keep your home running for days without touching the grid. It’s energy resilience, financial security, and peace of mind—all in one.
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