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Best People, Best Product, Best Protection, Best Prices. Learn why Independent Power Systems is Colorado's only SunPower Elite Dealer and one of only 10 in the nation. Schedule a free solar assessment, or attend a Solar Community Event to learn more

Upcoming Solar Events
Thursday, December 8th - 6:00PM to 7:00PM - Greeley Solar Community Event
Join Independent Power Systems for an informational presentation on the benefits of solar electric, how solar works, what to look for in a solar installation, and how to save on solar. Discover why so many of your Greeley, Windsor, and Johnstown neighbors have selected Independent Power Systems for their solar electric systems. Learn how to take advantage of our Community Pricing for All rebate, or our 12 month $0 down, 0% interest, no payment Same as Cash financing.
What: Greeley Solar Community Event
When: Wednesday, December, 8th 2010 6:00PM to 7:00PM
Where: Farr Regional Library, 1939 61st Avenue in Greeley (Opens map in new window).

Thursday, December, 9th - 6:30PM - Solar Community Night at IPS
Join us at our north Boulder shop for pizza, beer, and solar! organic pizza by O's!, beer from our customer Mountain Sun, and wine by our neighbor BookCliff Winery, solar by IPS.
What: Solar Community Night
When: Thursday, December, 9th 2010 6:30PM to 7:30PM
Where: 1501 Lee Hill Rd. #24 in Boulder (Opens map in new window).

Downtown Boulder Solar Installatons
Just about everywhere you look in downtown Boulder youll see a quality solar installation by Independent Power Systems.

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, Bozeman, and Boston!
Independent Power Systems is Colorado's only SunPower Elite Dealer
What does it mean to be a SunPower Elite Dealer?

Best People

SunPower Elite Dealers maintain a 99.7% Customer Satisfaction rating, have attained SunPower's rigorous Advanced Certification in installation and support, offer in-house electrical and engineering, and offer after-sales support.

Best Product

SunPower Elite Dealers have ready access to SunPower, the planet's most powerful solar. SunPower offers the highest efficiency and the smallest footprint available. This means more power fits in a smaller area.

Best Protection

With 10 year installation and workmanship, and 25 year power production warranties SunPower and Independent Power Systems offer the best protection in the business.

Best Prices

SunPower Elite Dealers bring the cost of solar down to earth with special pricing and financing for all SunPower solar Systems.
To learn more about Independent Power Systems' unparalleled service and support, schedule a free solar assessment, or attend a Solar Event.
Community Pricing for All - Free Electricity for a Year

Introducing the Bennetts!
Did you know that Independent Power Systems of Boulder donated a 4kW solar electric system at the Center for Resource Conservations Annual ReWards Dinner & Auction? The CRC is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering our community to conserve natural resources, they also organize the annual Boulder County Solar & Green Homes Tour. Jeff and Lisa Bennett of Boulder were the high bidders this year, winning a SunPower solar system and helping support the CRC and their mission at the same time.
Why did you go solar?

How was your experience with Independent Power Systems?

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

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 helps make complex decisions easy. IPS permitting specialists have developed relationships with permitting departments throughout Colorado and Montana and know the right people to call when 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 and passing required inspections.
Easy Money - The Xcel Energy Solar Rewards Rebate and the Federal Investment Tax Credit
Because the Xcel rebate may take up to 3 months to process IPS floats the rebate for you. This means the rebate never leaves your pocket. The Solar Rewards rebate combined with the federal investment tax credit ultimately reduce the the cost of a solar electric system by up to 60%.
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.

Don Martin from Bloomin' Flower Cards talks about his new solar systems that offsets 100% of his company's electric use, and his experience going solar with Independent Power Systems.

Susan and Gary McDonald Talk About their Experience with IPS

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).

Did you know the solar experts at IPS installed the solar electric system that helps power Coors Field? Monitor the Coors Field scoreboard in real-time. Read the press release here (opens in new window).

IPS is proud to have 6 NABCEP™ Solar PV Installers on staff in Montana and Colorado.

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).