Who powers Florence
The state’s utility-territory map places Florence in Black Hills Energy (Colorado Electric) territory. As an investor-owned utility, it banks exported solar as kWh credits that offset later use one-for-one.
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 Florence’s conditions
Lower-elevation Colorado towns like Florence (~5,240 ft) tend to have wide-open roofs and ground-mount space; the tradeoff is exposure to hail and wind, which we account for in equipment and attachment choices.
Who approves solar in Florence
Permits for solar in Florence come from whichever office holds building and electrical authority for your address — the town, Fremont County, or, in many smaller Colorado jurisdictions, the State Electrical Board for electrical permits. We identify the right office and pull the permits as part of the job.
A quick local snapshot of Florence
Its population has held roughly steady since 2020 (3,825 then, 3,856 in 2025). It ranks #2 by population among the communities in Fremont County, and its nearest neighbors are Coal Creek (3 mi), Rockvale (4 mi), Williamsburg (4 mi).
Florence is about 94 miles from our Denver office as the crow flies. That’s well within our regular service routes.
FAQ
Questions we hear
Which utility serves Florence?
Black Hills Energy (Colorado Electric), according to the state’s territory map. The name printed on your bill settles it.
How does Black Hills Energy (Colorado Electric) 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.
How much will panels produce in Florence?
Well-placed Colorado arrays typically produce roughly 1,300–1,600 kWh per kW each year (NREL PVWatts). Enter your address in our Solar Studio for an hour-by-hour estimate at your exact location.
Will an installer actually come to Florence?
Yes — we’re about 94 miles away in Denver and serve every county. It’s within our regular routes.