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The Blog of Alternative Power Enterprises. Alternative Power Enterprises is a solar energy company offering solar system design, solar system installation and solar system maintenance and repair services to Western Colorado. We specialize in ground and roof-mounted photovoltaic solar power systems, both grid-tied and off-grid. Alternative Power Enterprises serves many areas in Western Colorado, including Ridgway, Montrose, Telluride, Hotchkiss, Delta, Ouray, Norwood, Nucla, Paonia, Gunnison, Silverton and elsewhere. Offering Energy Independence since 1992

In these days of home owners becoming more aware of the value of being self sufficient, APE is continuing to offer backup power systems for powering the whole house or a selection of essential circuits. More and more people are gardening, buying locally raised meat and eggs, and with more time on their hands are looking for ways to improve the power resiliency and efficiency of their homes.

A home improvement that can offset electrical usage and operating costs is to install a solar power system. This is conjunction with battery storage will also provide power security. The generated solar power will directly offset electrical usage and keep a battery bank charged, either for backup power in case of a utility power outage, or to use that stored energy after sundown to create the Self Powered Home.

APE is now a certified Tesla Powerwall installer. The Tesla Powerwall is a great solution for whole house or essential loads backup.

If you are interested in looking into this, please give us a call to discuss. 970-626-9842