Craig’s electric utility
Yampa Valley Electric Association is the utility on the state’s territory map for Craig. In practice that means your system is interconnected under its rules — it banks exported solar as kWh credits that offset later use one-for-one.
As always, the utility printed on your bill beats any map; we verify it by address before quoting.
What Craig’s setting means for panels
Craig sits around 6,190 feet, where Colorado’s clear air and cool temperatures help panel efficiency. Hillside shading, trees and snow load are what we look at closely.
Who approves solar in Craig
We handle permitting in Craig end to end. Depending on the address, that means the town’s own building department, Moffat County’s building office, or the State Electrical Board, which issues electrical permits in many smaller Colorado jurisdictions.
Craig at a glance
Its population declined about 2.0% between 2020 and 2025 (9,055 → 8,874). Craig is the Moffat County seat, and its nearest neighbors are Hayden (15 mi), Oak Creek (36 mi), Meeker (37 mi).
Craig is about 145 miles from our Denver office as the crow flies. For projects this far out we schedule site visits and installs in batches, and we tell you up front how that affects timing.
FAQ
Questions we hear
Who is the electric utility in Craig, Colorado?
The Colorado Energy Office territory map shows Yampa Valley Electric Association. Confirm with the name on your bill — we verify by address.
How does Yampa Valley Electric Association credit solar exports?
In short, it banks exported solar as kWh credits that offset later use one-for-one. Rules change, so we pull the current tariff for every proposal — see our utility guide for details.
How much will panels produce in Craig?
Well-placed Colorado arrays typically produce roughly 1,300–1,600 kWh per kW each year (NREL PVWatts). Enter your address in our Solar Studio for an hour-by-hour estimate at your exact location.
Do you install solar and batteries in Craig?
Yes. Our own Colorado crews install across all 64 counties, including Moffat County. We handle design, permits and utility interconnection.