Pitkin County’s utility map
Territory shares by land area (Colorado Energy Office map): Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado), about 62%; Holy Cross Energy, about 32%; Gunnison County Electric Association, about 6%; City of Aspen Electric Utility, about 0%. The county seat, Aspen, maps to City of Aspen Electric Utility.
The largest by area, Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado), is an investor-owned utility that banks exported solar as kWh credits that offset later use one-for-one.
Pitkin County by the numbers
Pitkin County declined about 4.2% between 2020 and 2025 (17,362 → 16,625). It has 3 communities on our map, the largest being Aspen, Basalt, Snowmass Village.
The county is fairly uniform in elevation — Aspen near 7,930 feet and the geographic center around 8,160 feet — so conditions are relatively consistent across it.
It’s part of our Central Mountains region. The county center is about 108 miles from our Denver office.
Permitting across Pitkin County
We pull permits wherever your address falls in Pitkin 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 Pitkin County?
By area, the state map shows Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado), Holy Cross Energy, Gunnison County Electric Association, City of Aspen Electric Utility. The county seat, Aspen, maps to City of Aspen Electric Utility. Your bill is the final word.
Do you install solar in Pitkin County?
Yes — our own Colorado crews install throughout Pitkin County, including permits and utility interconnection.
How high is Aspen, and does it matter for solar?
Aspen sits at about 7,930 feet. Cooler, clearer air helps panel efficiency, but roof orientation and shading matter far more; we model both per address.