Who powers Crawford
According to the Colorado Energy Office’s utility-territory map, Crawford is served by Delta-Montrose Electric Association, an electric cooperative that sets its own export rules, which we confirm directly before designing.
Territory maps are a starting point, not a guarantee — the name on your electric bill is the final word, and we confirm it before any design work.
Designing for Crawford’s conditions
Elevation works in Crawford’s favor (~6,590 ft): cool, bright conditions help output. What varies lot to lot is shade from terrain and trees, plus how snow sheds off the roof.
Getting a solar permit in Crawford
We handle permitting in Crawford end to end. Depending on the address, that means the town’s own building department, Delta County’s building office, or the State Electrical Board, which issues electrical permits in many smaller Colorado jurisdictions.
Crawford at a glance
Its population grew about 3.0% between 2020 and 2025 (399 → 411). It ranks #6 by population among the communities in Delta County, and its nearest neighbors are Hotchkiss (9 mi), Paonia (11 mi), Orchard City (21 mi).
Crawford is about 157 miles from our Denver office as the crow flies. For projects this far out we schedule site visits and installs in batches, and we tell you up front how that affects timing.
FAQ
Questions we hear
Who is the electric utility in Crawford, Colorado?
The Colorado Energy Office territory map shows Delta-Montrose Electric Association. Confirm with the name on your bill — we verify by address.
Will I get credit for the solar I don’t use?
Yes, under Delta-Montrose Electric Association’s rules: it sets its own export rules, which we confirm directly before designing. We model that rule directly rather than assuming full retail credit.
Is Crawford sunny enough for solar?
Colorado’s sun is strong statewide, and at ~6,590 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 Crawford?
Yes. Our own Colorado crews install across all 64 counties, including Delta County. We handle design, permits and utility interconnection.