Kersey’s electric utility
The state’s utility-territory map places Kersey in Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association territory. As a electric cooperative, it banks exported solar as kWh credits that offset later use one-for-one.
Some addresses around Kersey are served by Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado) instead, so neighbors can be under different rules. Your bill settles it; we verify by address.
Sun, snow and terrain in Kersey
At roughly 4,620 feet, Kersey sits on Colorado’s lower country, where open exposure makes shade rare but wind and hail are real design loads. Racking, attachment and panel selection matter more here than squeezing out the last percent of output.
Permits in Kersey
Permits for solar in Kersey come from whichever office holds building and electrical authority for your address — the town, Weld 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.
Kersey at a glance
Its population has held roughly steady since 2020 (1,503 then, 1,500 in 2025). It ranks #26 by population among the communities in Weld County, and its nearest neighbors are Garden City (6 mi), La Salle (7 mi), Evans (9 mi).
Our crews are based in Denver, roughly 51 straight-line miles away. That keeps site visits and follow-up simple.
FAQ
Questions we hear
Who is the electric utility in Kersey, Colorado?
The Colorado Energy Office territory map shows Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association, with Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado) also serving parts of the area. Confirm with the name on your bill — we verify by address.
What happens to extra solar power in Kersey?
Your utility, Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association, banks exported solar as kWh credits that offset later use one-for-one. That rule — more than sunshine — decides how to size a system here.
How much will panels produce in Kersey?
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 Kersey?
Yes. Our own Colorado crews install across all 64 counties, including Weld County. We handle design, permits and utility interconnection.