Security-Widefield’s electric utility
Black Hills Energy (Colorado Electric) is the utility on the state’s territory map for Security-Widefield. 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.
Territory maps are a starting point, not a guarantee — the name on your electric bill is the final word, and we confirm it before any design work.
Sun, snow and terrain in Security-Widefield
Elevation works in Security-Widefield’s favor (~5,830 ft): cool, bright conditions help output. What varies lot to lot is shade from terrain and trees, plus how snow sheds off the roof.
Permits in Security-Widefield
We handle permitting in Security-Widefield end to end. Depending on the address, that means the county building department, El Paso County’s building office, or the State Electrical Board, which issues electrical permits in many smaller Colorado jurisdictions.
Security-Widefield at a glance
Census publishes no annual estimates for unincorporated communities; the 2020 count was 38,639. It ranks #2 by population among the communities in El Paso County, and its nearest neighbors are Fountain (5 mi), Cimarron Hills (8 mi), Colorado Springs (8 mi).
Security-Widefield is about 70 miles from our Denver office as the crow flies. That’s well within our regular service routes.
FAQ
Questions we hear
Is Security-Widefield on Black Hills Energy (Colorado Electric)?
Most likely: the state map places Security-Widefield in Black Hills Energy (Colorado Electric) territory. We double-check by address before any design.
Will I get credit for the solar I don’t use?
Yes, under Black Hills Energy (Colorado Electric)’s rules: it banks exported solar as kWh credits that offset later use one-for-one. We model that rule directly rather than assuming full retail credit.
Is Security-Widefield sunny enough for solar?
Colorado’s sun is strong statewide, and at ~5,830 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.
Will an installer actually come to Security-Widefield?
Yes — we’re about 70 miles away in Denver and serve every county. It’s within our regular routes.