Who powers Lyons
The state’s utility-territory map places Lyons in Town of Lyons (municipal electric) territory. As a town-owned utility, it sets its own export rules, which we confirm directly before designing.
Territory lines don’t follow town limits: parts of the Lyons area also fall in Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association territory. Check the name on your bill — we confirm it by address before designing anything.
Designing for Lyons’s conditions
Lyons’s elevation (about 5,340 ft) puts it on the lower, open side of Colorado — long unshaded sun hours, with hail and wind as the conditions we engineer around.
Permits in Lyons
Permits for solar in Lyons come from whichever office holds building and electrical authority for your address — the town, Boulder 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 Lyons
Its population declined about 4.1% between 2020 and 2025 (2,210 → 2,119). It ranks #7 by population among the communities in Boulder County, and its nearest neighbors are Jamestown (10 mi), Longmont (10 mi), Boulder (14 mi).
Distance from our Denver shop: about 37 miles direct. Close enough that service calls are routine.
FAQ
Questions we hear
Is Lyons on Town of Lyons (municipal electric)?
Most likely: the state map places Lyons in Town of Lyons (municipal electric) territory, with Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association nearby. We double-check by address before any design.
How does Town of Lyons (municipal electric) credit solar exports?
In short, it sets its own export rules, which we confirm directly before designing. Rules change, so we pull the current tariff for every proposal.
Is Lyons sunny enough for solar?
Colorado’s sun is strong statewide, and at ~5,340 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 Lyons. Permits and utility paperwork are part of the job.