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Best overall in Berthoud: Independent Power, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 373 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Elite Roofing & Solar, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 147.
Most-reviewed: ION Solar - Colorado, 1,652 Google reviews at 4.0★, the most of 147 ranked; ranked #16.
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147 Berthoud solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 70 open Saturdays and 28 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 147 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Independent Power | 61 | 4.9★ (373) | Boulder, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Dodge Key Replacement | 60 | 4.8★ (134) | Longmont, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | ARE Solar | 58 | 5.0★ (67) | Erie, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Solar Sparkle Plus | 57 | 5.0★ (25) | Fort Collins, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Elite Roofing & Solar | 57 | 4.9★ (627) | Denver, 38 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | MG Cleaning Systems | 57 | 4.9★ (329) | Boulder, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | NLG Energy | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | Berthoud | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Namaste Solar | 57 | 4.8★ (312) | Boulder, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Red Rock Roofing | 57 | 4.9★ (528) | Firestone, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Solar RNR | 56 | 5.0★ (248) | Denver, 37 mi away | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 373 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Longmont, 9 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Erie, 19 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Collins, 3 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Denver, 38 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 627 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boulder, 14 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 329 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berthoud
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boulder, 17 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 312 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Firestone, 11 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 528 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denver, 37 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 248 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Longmont, 11 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greeley, 19 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 298 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Northglenn, 29 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wheat Ridge, 36 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 266 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loveland, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denver, 39 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 1,652 Google reviews, the most in Berthoud.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Broomfield, 29 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 457 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berthoud
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Longmont, 10 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wellington, 28 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 203 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denver, 34 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 565 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Collins, 16 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Golden, 39 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 171 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Erie, 16 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 118 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brighton, 34 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 147 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Sunrun Solar | 54 | 4.1★ (773) | 39 mi |
| 27 | Draco Solar | 54 | 4.4★ (38) | In Berthoud |
| 28 | Evident Solar | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | 12 mi |
| 29 | SunPower® | 54 | 4.2★ (952) | 38 mi |
| 30 | Smart Wave Solar | 54 | 4.7★ (545) | 38 mi |
| 31 | Energy Advantage Roofing & Solar | 53 | 4.7★ (279) | 34 mi |
| 32 | Glyde Solar | 53 | 4.2★ (329) | 31 mi |
| 33 | Stone Creek Roofing & Solar | 53 | 4.9★ (155) | 11 mi |
| 34 | Solar Wave | 53 | 5.0★ (59) | 38 mi |
| 35 | Alt E Wind & Solar, Ltd. | 53 | 4.9★ (49) | 21 mi |
| 36 | Upslope Solar | 53 | 5.0★ (57) | 39 mi |
| 37 | Sandbox Solar | 53 | 4.9★ (263) | 20 mi |
| 38 | Green Collar Crew | 53 | 5.0★ (24) | 27 mi |
| 39 | Solar-Estimate.org | 53 | 4.6★ (406) | 39 mi |
| 40 | LUXRAY ELECTRIC & SOLAR | 53 | 5.0★ (41) | 12 mi |
| 41 | Colorado Energy Experts | 53 | 4.8★ (78) | 40 mi |
| 42 | Apollo Solar Energy | 53 | 4.9★ (137) | 36 mi |
| 43 | Off Grid Designs | 53 | 5.0★ (15) | 23 mi |
| 44 | Solargize, LLC | 53 | 4.0★ (21) | 15 mi |
| 45 | Flatiron Solar | 53 | 5.0★ (10) | 16 mi |
| 46 | Pride Roofing and Construction | 53 | 4.8★ (375) | 7 mi |
| 47 | Renewable Energy Advisors | 52 | 5.0★ (22) | 38 mi |
| 48 | Eggers Electric | 52 | 4.9★ (279) | 7 mi |
| 49 | Jack's Solar Garden | 52 | 5.0★ (8) | 13 mi |
| 50 | Empire Solar Group, LLC | 52 | 4.4★ (136) | 38 mi |
20 more solar installers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A. Adkisson Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| AAA Roofing & Construction LLC | 4.7★ (46) | In Berthoud |
| Amicus Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Apollo Energy Fort Collins | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Blue Frog Roofing Limited | 4.8★ (148) | In Berthoud |
| Elite Roofing & Solar - Fort Collins | 3.0★ (2) | 37 mi |
| Energy Resource Center | 4.7★ (15) | In Berthoud |
| EnergyLogic, Inc | 3.3★ (4) | In Berthoud |
| HG Solar | 1.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
| Hyperion Solar Cleaning | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Independent Power - Fort Collins | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Juwi Solar Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| MGI Mechanical Services | 4.9★ (229) | In Berthoud |
| New Energy Structures Company | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Perma City Solar Colorado | In Berthoud | |
| Roof Link | 4.9★ (115) | In Berthoud |
| RV Solar Connection, llc | 5.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| Skyview Solar | 1.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
| SolarHouse BannockCo | 5.0★ (2) | 40 mi |
| Tesla Solar Fort Collins | 2.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Colorado with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $25,190 | $28,490 | $30,990 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.92 Mountain factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 147 Berthoud solar installers on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Berthoud data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |