Listen to Featured Projects
Residential Projects:
Rodgers Residence, Boulder Colorado
Pete Rodgers installed a 6.1 kW system on his home in North Boulder with the intention of using the excess electricity to charge his electric truck. Rodgers converted his 1996 GMC Sonoma pickup to an electric vehicle in January of 2007. Because he charges his car with the excess electricity from his solar panels, Pete Rodgers essentially owns a solar-powered truck!
Commercial Projects
Coors Field, Denver Colorado
This 10 kW PV system is the first commercial scale grid-tie PV system in any major league stadium. Utilizing SunPower all black 215 watt modules, this system is designed to produce more energy per year than the scoreboard consumes. This system was specified by Xcel Energy and purchased by the Colorado Rockies. An IPS custom all black racking system seamlessly integrates the modules into the stadium structure. This solar system will inspire hundreds of thousands of fans per year.
Coors Field Live Solar System Performance
Holiday Neighborhood, Boulder Colorado
Coburn Development, Inc. has made a big investment in solar by building a solar neighborhood in North Boulder. These homes were designed to be solar-powered. They are pre-wired for solar, have an optimal roof slope, and feature symmetrical black panels and a flush mounting system that follows roof lines. This gives the homes an aesthetic, seamless, and integrated look. A display that shows energy production is located on the inside of each home. The realtors selling these homes have found that many people are interested in buying solar homes because they view it as an investment in the future.
1155 Canyon, Boulder Colorado
This 34.4 kW array is a downtown Boulder, CO landmark. This system utilizes all black SunPower modules and an IPS designed racking system. The system power elevators, lighting, and common area HVAC for a new high-end, mixed-use building.
SunPower Elite Dealer
Independent Power Systems is proud to be a SunPower Elite Dealer and winner of the SunPower Intelegant Award. Read more about the advantages of working with a SunPower Elite Dealer in Colorado and Montana. The Intelegant Award is given for technical excellence and aesthetic appeal in residential solar design and installation. Read the press release here (opens in a new window).
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Contact IPS
IPS Colorado
1501 Lee Hill Rd. #24
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 443-0115
colorado@solarips.com
IPS Montana
810 N. Wallace, Suite A
Bozeman, MT 59715
Phone: 406-587-5295
montana@solarips.com
Take the Solar Tour
We love showing off our work, drop by and take a tour of the award-winning solar neighborhood right in our back yard. Give us a call at (303) 443-0115 or sign up here.
Memberships & Associations
The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (opens in a new window), is the premier renewable energy testing and standards board. IPS is proud to have 5 NABCEP certified installers on staff in Bozeman and Boulder.
The Montana Renewable Energy Association (opens in a new window), which organized in November 2000 in Butte, hope to expand the use of renewable energy technologies; affect public policy in favor of renewable energy; and educate and inform residents about the benefits and uses of renewable energy.
The Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association (opens in a new window), represents and serves energy professionals and renewable energy users. We promote the use of solar energy and conservation to improve the environment and create a sustainable future.
The Boulder Green Building Guild (BGBG) (opens in a new window), is a non-profit trade organization representing a wide range of leaders in the green building movement.
The Center for ReSource Conservation (opens in a new window), formerly the Boulder Energy Conservation Center (BECC), was founded in 1976 by group of community minded citizens seeking ways to help reduce our dependence on non-renewable resources.
The Southwest Montana Building Industry Association SWMBIA strives to create an environment where all Montanans have access to affordable housing. We are concerned professionals working with pride and integrity to provide the ’American Dream’ of homeownership for everyone. It is our desire to help everyone in southwest Montana to achieve this goal. SWMBIA is a member of the NAHB National Green Building Program. (link opens in a new window).
Rockies Go Solar!
Did you know the solar experts at IPS installed the solar electric system that helps power Coors Field? Monitor the energy output of the Coors Field scoreboard in real-time. Read the press release here (opens in new window).