In an effort to help Colorado residents and businesses make the most efficient use out of the power of the sun, the Denver Regional Council of Governments has developed the Denver Regional Solar Map. Originally, developed to help businesses determine how much solar energy they could get from their rooftops, the tool is now available for homeowners as well.
The development of the Denver Regional Solar Maps system was inspired by the states initiative to increase the number of solar installations. By allowing businesses to easily calculate how much solar power they could harvest from their rooftops, the state hoped to provide them with an additional incentive to take the step into solar energy.
In addition to determining how much solar energy they can collect from the map, which is presented in an aerial view format, residents can also obtain projections on how much the installation of solar panels will help them save on their energy bills. While the map is not available throughout the entire state, most homeowners in the Denver area can take advantage of this tool.
Developed with the help of an $180,000 federal grant, the Denver Regional Solar Maps system is also connected to a number of solar developers in the area. In this way, homeowners can quickly and easily learn more about solar developers in their area, who can help them implement the solar panels in their homes if desired.
