Bent County, Colorado · Updated August 2026
Solar in Bent County, Colorado
What Bent County homeowners pay for power today, what your roof would produce against it, and $0-down options if you qualify. Serving Fort Lyon, Hasty, Las Animas, Mc Clave.
~16.0¢State average rateRanked #1 by Solar Power World · Inc. 5000 · 20,000+ installations
The numbers
What Bent County pays for power
| Measure | Current | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Utility | Multiple utilities serve Colorado | Enter your ZIP to identify yours |
| State average rate | ~16.0¢ | EIA statewide residential average, Aug 2026 |
| Peak sun hours | 5.4/day | Regional annual average (NREL) |
| Production per kW | ~1,577 kWh/yr | Typical south-facing roof, minimal shading |
| 9 kW system output | ~14,193 kWh/yr | Before shading and orientation losses |
| Annual value at this rate | ~$2,271 | What that production is worth against your rate |
The 16.0¢ figure is the Colorado statewide average residential price published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration for August 2026. It is a state average, not a verified tariff figure for one utility. Utilities serving Colorado include Xcel Energy, Black Hills Energy. Enter your ZIP and we will match your address to the right one and price against your actual bill.
Figures as published August 2026. Rates change on published schedules — check your own bill for the rate that applies to your account.
Where we work in Bent County
Towns and ZIP codes we serve in Bent County
Fort Lyon, Hasty, Las Animas, Mc Clave.
ZIP codes: 81038, 81044, 81054, 81057.
If your ZIP is not listed it does not mean we cannot serve you — Bent County has more municipalities than we can list here. Enter your ZIP above and it will tell you.
What your roof actually produces here
Bent County averages about 5.4 peak sun hours a day. A well-oriented kilowatt of panels produces roughly 1,577 kilowatt-hours a year in this part of Colorado. A typical 9 kW residential system therefore produces around 14,193 kilowatt-hours annually. At a rate near 16.0¢, that production is worth roughly $2,271 a year before any incentive.
Those are pre-shading numbers. Trees, roof pitch and orientation move them, sometimes a lot, which is why we look at your specific roof rather than quoting from a county average.
Permitting and interconnection in Bent County
Permits for solar in Bent County are issued locally rather than at the state level, so requirements vary between municipalities. Interconnection is handled by your utility and runs on its own timeline after the permit clears. We manage both, and we tell you what the local process looks like before anything is scheduled.
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Two ways to pay for solar, and they are very different
If you buy the system
You own the equipment, you keep any renewable energy credits, and you carry the maintenance responsibility. Installed pricing varies by roof, shading and system size.
If you use a PPA
$0 upfront. We install and own the system; you buy the power it produces at a rate set in your agreement, and you only pay for what it actually generates. The system owner carries maintenance for the life of the agreement.
The residential federal tax credit (25D) ended for systems purchased after December 31, 2025.
You will still see ads promising a 30% credit that “ends December 31.” Read the date on them. If you buy a system today as a homeowner, you cannot claim that credit. What remains applies to the owner of the system — which, under a PPA, is us. SolarAmerica does not provide tax advice; talk to your tax professional about your situation.
Who you would be working with
SolarAmerica
We design your system and manage the project; installation is performed by vetted licensed partners in your area.
Bent County questions
The things people actually ask
Does solar make financial sense in Bent County?
It depends on your roof and your rate, not on the county. Bent County averages about 5.4 peak sun hours a day, so a well-oriented kilowatt of panels produces roughly 1,577 kilowatt-hours a year here. Against a rate near 16.0¢ that production has real value — but shading, roof pitch and your actual usage move the number, which is why we look at your address instead of quoting a county average.
Which utility serves Bent County?
Colorado is served by several utilities, including Xcel Energy, Black Hills Energy. Your bill names yours at the top. Enter your ZIP and we will match your address to the right one.
Where does the 16.0¢ figure come from?
It is the Colorado statewide average residential price published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, as of August 2026. It is a state average rather than a verified figure for one utility's tariff, so treat it as a starting point — your own bill is the accurate number.
Does SolarAmerica install the system?
We design the system and manage the project. Installation is performed by licensed partners in your area, and you will know who is coming to your roof before anything is scheduled.
What does $0 upfront actually mean?
Under a power purchase agreement we install and own the system and you buy the power it produces at a rate set in your agreement. There is no purchase and no loan. The residential federal credit (25D) ended for systems purchased after December 31, 2025; what remains applies to the owner of the system, which under a PPA is us.
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