Stay in charge when the power goes out
Emporia installs a home battery backup system for qualifying Colorado homes. You pay installation only.
Estimated installation cost ~$4,000 for a standard installation
Sign Up NowWhen the grid goes offline, your home doesn't have to.
Xcel Energy now uses Public Safety Power Shutoffs to manage wildfire risk — a tool that's become a regular part of Colorado's grid. These temporary outages can leave homes without electricity for hours or even days.
You can't stop the utility from flipping the switch. But you can decide what happens in your home when they do.
COMMON ESSENTIALS HOMEOWNERS CHOOSE TO POWER
- Refrigerator and food storage
- Internet and home office equipment
- Medical devices
- Lights and phone charging
- Garage and security systems
A new way to get home battery backup in Colorado — without buying the hardware.
An equivalent Tesla Powerwall system runs about $34,000 to purchase and install.
No hardware purchase
You get the backup power — without buying the battery.
Talk to an Emporia expert
Sign up and an Emporia energy expert will call you to walk through the program, confirm your home qualifies, and get you on the list to receive home battery backup without any hardware cost.
Pay installation only
Estimated installation cost: around $4,000 depending on your home's electrical setup.
Your battery works every day — not just during outages.
Most homeowners think of battery backup as emergency insurance. But the Emporia Home Battery is actively managing your energy costs every single day — whether the grid goes down or not.
Lower your electric bills
The battery charges overnight when electricity rates are lowest, then powers your home during Xcel's peak pricing window — typically 5–9 PM on weekdays. That rate spread can save hundreds of dollars a year.
Solar self-consumption
If you have solar panels, the battery stores energy your panels produce during the day — so more of what you generate stays in your home instead of flowing back to the grid at lower export rates.
Backup + savings in one
Most battery solutions make you choose between emergency backup and energy management. The Emporia Home Battery does both — protecting you during outages and working for you every other day of the year.
Xcel Energy's time-of-use rates charge roughly 3× more during peak hours (5–9 PM weekdays) than off-peak overnight rates. For an average Colorado home, shifting energy consumption with a home battery can reduce electricity costs by an estimated $500–$900 per year.
Based on Xcel Energy published TOU rates. Actual savings vary by household usage and participation in time-of-use pricing.
Automatic backup for your home.
No fuel, no noise, no manual start — the system switches on in milliseconds and keeps selected circuits running.
Automatic backup
Activates instantly when grid power is lost — no trips to the garage, no action needed from you.
Lower your energy bills year-round
When not responding to a grid event, the battery actively manages your home energy costs — charging during off-peak hours when electricity rates are lowest and powering your home during peak pricing windows. If you have solar, it can also optimize for self-consumption, storing your own generation so more of what your panels produce stays in your home.
Flexible compatibility
Works with existing solar systems and standard electrical panels — no special requirements.
Works alongside your existing generator
Already have a gas generator? The Emporia Home Battery pairs with it — unlike Tesla Powerwall, which is incompatible with gas generators. Propane runs $80+/day during a multi-day outage. The battery handles everyday essentials for free.
Outdoor installation — no interior space needed
Installs outside next to your home, appliance-style. About the footprint of 2 HVAC units. Nothing in your garage.
How this compares
Tesla Powerwall (54 kWh equivalent, installed)
~$34,000
Typical total cost, hardware + labor. Does not work with gas generators.
Emporia Home Battery Backup Solution (60 kWh)
~$4,000
Estimated installation cost for a standard installation. Hardware is covered — you pay no upfront cost for the battery system itself. Exact cost varies by home; your Emporia expert will confirm pricing before any work begins.
Program details subject to change. For qualifying homeowners in designated grid-edge areas.
Sign up and we'll call you.
An Emporia energy expert will walk you through the program, confirm your home qualifies, and get you on the list for a home battery backup solution — no hardware cost, no commitment until you're ready.
You're on the list!
Thanks for your interest in the Emporia Home Battery. We'll be in touch when the program is available in your area.