Who powers Haswell
According to the Colorado Energy Office’s utility-territory map, Haswell is served by Southeast Colorado Power Association, an electric cooperative that banks exported solar as kWh credits that offset later use one-for-one.
As always, the utility printed on your bill beats any map; we verify it by address before quoting.
What Haswell’s setting means for panels
Haswell’s elevation (about 4,540 ft) puts it on the lower, open side of Colorado — long unshaded sun hours, with hail and wind as the conditions we engineer around.
Getting a solar permit in Haswell
We handle permitting in Haswell end to end. Depending on the address, that means the town’s own building department, Kiowa County’s building office, or the State Electrical Board, which issues electrical permits in many smaller Colorado jurisdictions.
Where Haswell sits
Its population has held roughly steady since 2020 (71 then, 71 in 2025). It ranks #2 by population among the communities in Kiowa County, and its nearest neighbors are Eads (21 mi), Las Animas (27 mi), Kit Carson (29 mi).
Distance from our Denver shop: about 132 miles direct. We serve the whole state, but we’re upfront that remote installs are scheduled in batches.
FAQ
Questions we hear
Who is the electric utility in Haswell, Colorado?
The Colorado Energy Office territory map shows Southeast Colorado Power Association. Confirm with the name on your bill — we verify by address.
How does Southeast Colorado Power Association 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 Haswell?
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.
Do you install solar and batteries in Haswell?
Yes. Our own Colorado crews install across all 64 counties, including Kiowa County. We handle design, permits and utility interconnection.