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Phillips County · Eastern Plains

Solar in Paoli, Colorado

Solar math in Paoli starts with Highline Electric Association. This Phillips County community — statutory town of about 48 people (2025 Census estimate) at around 3,890 feet — gets strong Colorado sun, but the utility’s credit rules set the payback.

Statutory town3,890 ft

At a glance

Population
48
Census Vintage 2025
Elevation
3,890 ft
USGS
County
Phillips
Government
Statutory town

Electric utility

Territory from the Colorado Energy Office utility map (data edited July 2026). The utility on your bill is the final word — we verify by address.

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Paoli’s electric utility

According to the Colorado Energy Office’s utility-territory map, Paoli is served by Highline Electric Association, an electric cooperative that pays for excess generation at an avoided-cost rate well below retail.

As always, the utility printed on your bill beats any map; we verify it by address before quoting.

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Sun, snow and terrain in Paoli

Lower-elevation Colorado towns like Paoli (~3,890 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.

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Who approves solar in Paoli

Permits for solar in Paoli come from whichever office holds building and electrical authority for your address — the town, Phillips 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.

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A quick local snapshot of Paoli

Its population declined about 4.0% between 2020 and 2025 (50 → 48). It ranks #3 by population among the communities in Phillips County, and its nearest neighbors are Haxtun (9 mi), Holyoke (9 mi), Fleming (20 mi).

Distance from our Denver shop: about 147 miles direct. We serve the whole state, but we’re upfront that remote installs are scheduled in batches.

FAQ

Questions we hear

Is Paoli on Highline Electric Association?

Most likely: the state map places Paoli in Highline Electric Association territory. We double-check by address before any design.

How does Highline Electric Association credit solar exports?

In short, it pays for excess generation at an avoided-cost rate well below retail. Rules change, so we pull the current tariff for every proposal — see our utility guide for details.

Is Paoli sunny enough for solar?

Colorado’s sun is strong statewide, and at ~3,890 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.

Do you install solar and batteries in Paoli?

Yes. Our own Colorado crews install across all 64 counties, including Phillips County. We handle design, permits and utility interconnection.

Get honest numbers for your roof

Our Colorado crew looks up your utility’s current rules, models your roof, and tells you straight — including when solar or a battery won’t pay off.

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