Welcome to Independent Power Systems

With more than a decade of experience and hundreds of successful commercial and residential installations, Independent Power Systems (IPS) is your solar electric contractor of choice in Boulder, Colorado and Bozeman, Montana.

Have you taken the low impact pledge?

Join Independent Power Systems as we sponsor David Sirota's Low Impact Week on AM 760, Colorado's Progressive Talk! Listen to David's show from 7 to 10 in the morning the week of August 16th to learn what David and his listeners are doing to reduce their environmental impact. Ready to make a difference? Contact Indpendent Power Systems today and schedule a free solar assessment, learn how solar is the safest investment you can make and how you can reduce your carbon footprint with solar electric!

Independent Power Systems on the Radio!

Steve Schoo of Independent Power Systems talks about solar with David Sirota on AM 760, Colorado's Progressive Talk!

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September Solar Community Events

Have you seen your electric bill lately?

Join us for Solar Communty Night in September and we'll also show you what Xcel means by "above average user" and how almost all of us are "above average". We'll also show you how to go solar for $0 down with no payments and no interest for up to 18 months, and tell you about our new solar lease!

Click here to register for an event - space is limited!

When: Thursday, September 9th at 6:30PM

What:
Solar Community Night
Where:
IPS Shop - 1501 Lee Hill Rd. #24 in north Boulder (opens map location in a new window).

Space is limited - Register for today!

Why did you go solar?

Why go solar with IPS?

• More than a decade of solar and renewable energy design, engineering and installation experience
• North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Certified
• Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association (COSEIA) Certified
• Colorado licensed Professional Engineer
• Colorado and Montana licensed Master Electricians
• Colorado Electrical Contractor #6773
• Montana Electrical Contractor #1865
• In-house turnkey solutions

Going Solar is Easy - Let IPS show you how

The decision to go solar is easy, and with IPS so is the rest of the process. From the initial solar assessment to alerting you that XCEL is ready to turn on your net meter, IPS guides you through the process, making what can be complex decisions easy. IPS specialists work with permitting departments throughout Colorado and know just who to call in handling all the needed permitting for your project. Our XCEL Energy liason manages the entire XCEL Energy Solar Rewards rebate program from application to fulfillment. Our project manager keeps you informed every step of the way, from the day the installation team arrives through scheduling needed inspections.

Easy Money - The XCEL Rebate and the Federal Investment Tax Credit

Because the XCEL program may take up to 3 months IPS floats the rebate, meaning that ther watt rebate never leaves your pocket, we cover that portion of the cost and wait for XCEL to refund our investment. This combined with the federal investment tax credit pay for up to 50% or more of the cost of a solar electric system, the tax credit also rolls over for up to 8 years.

Built to Last - IPS Engineering

Independent Power Systems engineers design your system in house from start to finish, our boss is a Professional Engineer and has instilled the importance of good engineering into every part of the company. We truly believe that to see the full benefit of solar energy our systems must be designed to last 30 years or longer. After all the first PV cells manufactured 50 years ago are still operating at 80% of their rated capacity. Using advanced computer modeling and occasionally a slide rule, IPS engineers design the optimal system for your specific situation. In addition to designing a system that enhances the curb appeal of your home, IPS engineers strive to deliver maximum power density and durability that outlasts the warranty.

Solar has no moving parts

In addition to being a free and permanent source of energy, the solar panels that harvest this abundant energy have no moving parts and require no maintenance.

Tour the Solar Neighborhood

Drop by our Boulder office and take a walking tour of the Solar Neighborhood, winner of the 2007 SunPower Intelegant Award for technical and aesthetic excellence in residential solar electric design and installation. This remarkable neighborhood is just steps away from the main office of our Boulder Location. Call us at (303) 443 - 0115 to schedule a visit, or sign up here.

Solar For Homes - Free Solar Assessment

Is your roof perfect for solar? Call our Boulder or Bozeman office today for a free solar assessment. Learn how solar electric helps reduce your carbon footprint, locks in low energy rates, increases the value of your home, and improves your community. Sign up for your free solar assessment today.

Solar For Business - 1155 Canyon in the Spotlight

With a LEED certified core and shell, and one of the largest solar electric installations in Boulder, this new downtown landmark clearly states its commitment to renewable energy and sustainable development. A total of 20 individual units in the office building and the common areas are powered by the solar electric system.

Solar For Builders - 1505 Pearl Mixed Use/Condominiums

Coburn is dedicated to forward thinking architecture and green building practices and worked with Independent Power Systems to bring solar to their new Boulder Landmark, 1505 Pearl. Anchoring the west end of the Pearl Street Mall, 1505 Pearl makes a strong statement about the importance of green energy.

Power to the People - The Solar Power Generator

The SPG-1 provides reliable, clean, low maintenance energy to the most remote places in the world. Learn more about our globally shippable solar power generator the SPG-1 (opens in new window).