The utility behind Lafayette’s bills
Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado) is the utility on the state’s territory map for Lafayette. In practice that means your system is interconnected under its rules — it banks exported solar as kWh credits that offset later use one-for-one.
We still confirm the utility from your bill, since service territories are drawn along lines and substations rather than street grids.
Sun, snow and terrain in Lafayette
At roughly 5,270 feet, Lafayette 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.
Getting a solar permit in Lafayette
We handle permitting in Lafayette end to end. Depending on the address, that means the town’s own building department, Boulder County’s building office, or the State Electrical Board, which issues electrical permits in many smaller Colorado jurisdictions.
Where Lafayette sits
Its population has held roughly steady since 2020 (30,365 then, 30,116 in 2025). It ranks #4 by population among the communities in Boulder County, and its nearest neighbors are Louisville (3 mi), Broomfield (4 mi), Erie (5 mi).
Distance from our Denver shop: about 19 miles direct. Close enough that service calls are routine.
FAQ
Questions we hear
Is Lafayette on Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado)?
Most likely: the state map places Lafayette in Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado) territory. We double-check by address before any design.
How does Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado) 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.
Is Lafayette sunny enough for solar?
Colorado’s sun is strong statewide, and at ~5,270 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.
Who installs solar in Boulder County?
We do, with our own crews — no subcontractors — including in Lafayette. Permits and utility paperwork are part of the job.