Erie’s electric utility
According to the Colorado Energy Office’s utility-territory map, Erie is served by United Power, an electric cooperative that banks exported solar as kWh credits that offset later use one-for-one.
Some addresses around Erie are served by Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado) instead, so neighbors can be under different rules. Your bill settles it; we verify by address.
What Erie’s setting means for panels
At roughly 5,070 feet, Erie sits on Colorado’s lower country, where open exposure makes shade rare but wind and hail are real design loads. Racking, attachment and panel selection matter more here than squeezing out the last percent of output.
Permits in Erie
Who issues a solar permit in Erie depends on local arrangements — some Colorado towns run their own building departments, others rely on the county, and electrical permits in many small jurisdictions come from the State Electrical Board. We confirm and file with the right one.
Erie spans 2 counties
Erie crosses county lines — Weld County, Boulder County, with most residents in Weld County. County-level programs and building offices can differ across that line, so we check which side your address falls on.
Where Erie sits
Its population grew about 36.1% between 2020 and 2025 (30,065 → 40,904). It ranks #6 by population among the communities in Weld County, and its nearest neighbors are Lafayette (5 mi), Dacono (5 mi), Frederick (6 mi).
Distance from our Denver shop: about 21 miles direct. Close enough that service calls are routine.
FAQ
Questions we hear
Is Erie on United Power?
Most likely: the state map places Erie in United Power territory, with Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado) nearby. We double-check by address before any design.
How does United Power 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.
Is Erie sunny enough for solar?
Colorado’s sun is strong statewide, and at ~5,070 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.
Do you install solar and batteries in Erie?
Yes. Our own Colorado crews install across all 64 counties, including Weld County. We handle design, permits and utility interconnection.