Fremont County’s utility map
Territory shares by land area (Colorado Energy Office map): Sangre de Cristo Electric Association, about 51%; Black Hills Energy (Colorado Electric), about 40%; San Isabel Electric Association, about 5%; Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado), about 3%. The county seat, Cañon City, maps to Black Hills Energy (Colorado Electric).
The largest by area, Sangre de Cristo Electric Association, is a electric cooperative that banks exported solar as kWh credits that offset later use one-for-one.
A snapshot of Fremont County
Fremont County grew about 2.3% between 2020 and 2025 (48,937 → 50,039). It has 6 communities on our map, the largest being Cañon City, Florence, Williamsburg.
Terrain varies: Cañon City sits near 5,300 feet while the county’s geographic center is around 6,790 feet, so snow load, shading and access can differ a lot from one address to the next.
It’s part of our Southern Front Range region. The county center is about 91 miles from our Denver office.
Permits in Fremont County
We pull permits wherever your address falls in Fremont County — town building departments inside municipal limits, the county elsewhere, and the State Electrical Board for electrical permits where it has authority.
FAQ
Questions we hear
Which electric utilities serve Fremont County?
By area, the state map shows Sangre de Cristo Electric Association, Black Hills Energy (Colorado Electric), San Isabel Electric Association, Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado). The county seat, Cañon City, maps to Black Hills Energy (Colorado Electric). Your bill is the final word.
Do you install solar in Fremont County?
Yes — our own Colorado crews install throughout Fremont County, including permits and utility interconnection.
How high is Cañon City, and does it matter for solar?
Cañon City sits at about 5,300 feet. Cooler, clearer air helps panel efficiency, but roof orientation and shading matter far more; we model both per address.