Who powers Ault
The state’s utility-territory map places Ault in Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado) territory. As an investor-owned utility, it banks exported solar as kWh credits that offset later use one-for-one.
Heads up: the map also shows Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association overlapping the Ault area. Utility boundaries are drawn by service lines, not city limits — we check your specific address.
What Ault’s setting means for panels
Lower-elevation Colorado towns like Ault (~4,950 ft) tend to have wide-open roofs and ground-mount space; the tradeoff is exposure to hail and wind, which we account for in equipment and attachment choices.
Getting a solar permit in Ault
We handle permitting in Ault end to end. Depending on the address, that means the town’s own building department, Weld County’s building office, or the State Electrical Board, which issues electrical permits in many smaller Colorado jurisdictions.
Where Ault sits
Its population grew about 41.2% between 2020 and 2025 (1,889 → 2,667). It ranks #22 by population among the communities in Weld County, and its nearest neighbors are Pierce (5 mi), Eaton (5 mi), Severance (9 mi).
Our crews are based in Denver, roughly 61 straight-line miles away. That keeps site visits and follow-up simple.
FAQ
Questions we hear
Is Ault on Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado)?
Most likely: the state map places Ault in Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado) territory, with Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association nearby. We double-check by address before any design.
Will I get credit for the solar I don’t use?
Yes, under Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado)’s rules: it banks exported solar as kWh credits that offset later use one-for-one. We model that rule directly rather than assuming full retail credit.
Is Ault sunny enough for solar?
Colorado’s sun is strong statewide, and at ~4,950 feet the air is clear. The real variables are your roof’s orientation and shade — our Solar Studio uses NREL hourly data for your address.
Who installs solar in Weld County?
We do, with our own crews — no subcontractors — including in Ault. Permits and utility paperwork are part of the job.