Who powers Gunnison County
Territory shares by land area (Colorado Energy Office map): Gunnison County Electric Association, about 74%; Delta-Montrose Electric Association, about 21%; Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado), about 4%; Holy Cross Energy, about 1%. The county seat, Gunnison, maps to City of Gunnison (municipal electric).
The largest by area, Gunnison County Electric Association, is a electric cooperative that banks exported solar as kWh credits that offset later use one-for-one.
Gunnison County by the numbers
Gunnison County grew about 3.1% between 2020 and 2025 (16,921 → 17,439). It has 5 communities on our map, the largest being Gunnison, Crested Butte, Mount Crested Butte.
Terrain varies: Gunnison sits near 7,710 feet while the county’s geographic center is around 10,340 feet, so snow load, shading and access can differ a lot from one address to the next.
It’s part of our Central Mountains region. The county center is about 132 miles from our Denver office.
Permits in Gunnison County
We pull permits wherever your address falls in Gunnison County — town building departments inside municipal limits, the county elsewhere, and the State Electrical Board for electrical permits where it has authority.
FAQ
Questions we hear
Which electric utilities serve Gunnison County?
By area, the state map shows Gunnison County Electric Association, Delta-Montrose Electric Association, Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado), Holy Cross Energy. The county seat, Gunnison, maps to City of Gunnison (municipal electric). Your bill is the final word.
Do you install solar in Gunnison County?
Yes — our own Colorado crews install throughout Gunnison County, including permits and utility interconnection.
How high is Gunnison, and does it matter for solar?
Gunnison sits at about 7,710 feet. Cooler, clearer air helps panel efficiency, but roof orientation and shading matter far more; we model both per address.