The utility behind Dinosaur’s bills
According to the Colorado Energy Office’s utility-territory map, Dinosaur is served by Moon Lake Electric Association, an electric cooperative that sets its own export rules, which we confirm directly before designing.
Territory maps are a starting point, not a guarantee — the name on your electric bill is the final word, and we confirm it before any design work.
What Dinosaur’s setting means for panels
Dinosaur sits around 5,880 feet, where Colorado’s clear air and cool temperatures help panel efficiency. Hillside shading, trees and snow load are what we look at closely.
Permits in Dinosaur
Permits for solar in Dinosaur come from whichever office holds building and electrical authority for your address — the town, Moffat County, or, in many smaller Colorado jurisdictions, the State Electrical Board for electrical permits. We identify the right office and pull the permits as part of the job.
Dinosaur at a glance
Its population has held roughly steady since 2020 (243 then, 242 in 2025). It ranks #2 by population among the communities in Moffat County, and its nearest neighbors are Rangely (16 mi), Meeker (60 mi), Parachute (75 mi).
Dinosaur is about 215 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
Is Dinosaur on Moon Lake Electric Association?
Most likely: the state map places Dinosaur in Moon Lake Electric Association territory. We double-check by address before any design.
Will I get credit for the solar I don’t use?
Yes, under Moon Lake Electric Association’s rules: it sets its own export rules, which we confirm directly before designing. We model that rule directly rather than assuming full retail credit.
Does Dinosaur’s elevation affect solar output?
At about 5,880 feet, Dinosaur benefits from clear, cool conditions that help panel efficiency. Actual output depends far more on your roof’s direction, tilt and shading, which we model per address.
Do you install solar and batteries in Dinosaur?
Yes. Our own Colorado crews install across all 64 counties, including Moffat County. We handle design, permits and utility interconnection.