Who powers Nunn
Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado) is the utility on the state’s territory map for Nunn. 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.
Some addresses around Nunn are served by Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association instead, so neighbors can be under different rules. Your bill settles it; we verify by address.
Sun, snow and terrain in Nunn
Nunn’s elevation (about 5,210 ft) puts it on the lower, open side of Colorado — long unshaded sun hours, with hail and wind as the conditions we engineer around.
Getting a solar permit in Nunn
Who issues a solar permit in Nunn 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.
A quick local snapshot of Nunn
Its population grew about 7.4% between 2020 and 2025 (502 → 539). It ranks #29 by population among the communities in Weld County, and its nearest neighbors are Pierce (5 mi), Ault (9 mi), Wellington (11 mi).
Distance from our Denver shop: about 69 miles direct. Close enough that service calls are routine.
FAQ
Questions we hear
Is Nunn on Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado)?
Most likely: the state map places Nunn in Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado) territory, with Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association nearby. We double-check by address before any design.
How does Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado) 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 Nunn sunny enough for solar?
Colorado’s sun is strong statewide, and at ~5,210 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 Nunn?
Yes. Our own Colorado crews install across all 64 counties, including Weld County. We handle design, permits and utility interconnection.