Solarise Solar

Solarise Solar has spent nearly a decade building one of the most recognized residential solar practices in southern Colorado. Founded in December 2016 and headquartered at 2936 Janitell Road in Colorado Springs, the company has grown into an 11-to-50-person operation led by owner Chris England, with a service footprint anchored in the Pikes Peak region that reaches across the state. Their crews regularly work Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Monument, Fountain, Woodland Park, Cañon City, and Castle Rock, and the team reports collective involvement in more than 13,000 solar installations over the course of their careers.

What stood out to our research team is the breadth of what Solarise handles in-house. Beyond standard rooftop design and installation, they manage permitting and utility interconnection with Colorado Springs Utilities, ground-mount systems, ongoing monitoring, maintenance and repair, panel removal and reinstallation for re-roofs, critter guard, and energy audits — all backed by an in-house electrical contracting license (EC.0103523). That self-perform depth is uncommon among installers of this size, and it shows in their 4.8-star Google rating across 471 reviews, one of the larger verified review bases in the Colorado market.

On equipment, Solarise installs tier-one panels including REC, Qcells, Silfab, and Jinko, paired with Enphase and SolarEdge inverter platforms and Tesla Powerwall or EcoFlow battery storage. Systems are covered by a 30-year SolarInsure warranty spanning panels, inverters, optimizers, racking, labor, and roof penetrations, alongside a production guarantee — one of the more comprehensive coverage packages we reviewed in the state. The company is an EnergySage Advanced Installer, a member of the Housing & Building Association of Colorado Springs, and carries an A rating from the Better Business Bureau, where it has been an accredited business since 2024. Multiple financing paths, including Sungage, Sunlight Financial, and Palmetto LightReach, give homeowners options to reduce or eliminate upfront cost.

As a locally owned company rooted in the Pikes Peak region, Solarise brings firsthand familiarity with high-altitude UV exposure, variable Front Range weather, and the specific permitting requirements of Colorado Springs Utilities territory.

With a composite score of 71.1 out of 100, Solarise Solar holds the second-ranked position in Colorado for 2026.