Who powers Moffat County
The state’s utility-territory layer splits Moffat County roughly as follows by land area: Yampa Valley Electric Association ~77%; White River Electric Association ~6%; Moon Lake Electric Association ~17%. Because population clusters in towns, the utility your neighbors have may not match the county-wide picture.
The largest by area, Yampa Valley Electric Association, is a electric cooperative that banks exported solar as kWh credits that offset later use one-for-one.
A snapshot of Moffat County
Moffat County declined about 1.3% between 2020 and 2025 (13,293 → 13,122). It has 2 communities on our map, the largest being Craig, Dinosaur.
Terrain varies: Craig sits near 6,190 feet while the county’s geographic center is around 6,880 feet, so snow load, shading and access can differ a lot from one address to the next.
It’s part of our Western Slope region. The county center is about 180 miles from our Denver office.
Permits in Moffat County
Permitting in Moffat County depends on whether you’re inside a town. Towns with their own building departments issue their own permits; unincorporated areas go through the county, and the State Electrical Board handles electrical permits in many smaller jurisdictions.
FAQ
Questions we hear
Which electric utilities serve Moffat County?
By area, the state map shows Yampa Valley Electric Association, White River Electric Association, Moon Lake Electric Association. The county seat, Craig, maps to Yampa Valley Electric Association. Your bill is the final word.
Do you install solar in Moffat County?
Yes — our own Colorado crews install throughout Moffat County, including permits and utility interconnection.
How high is Craig, and does it matter for solar?
Craig sits at about 6,190 feet. Cooler, clearer air helps panel efficiency, but roof orientation and shading matter far more; we model both per address.