Big Dog Solar brings long-running energy and solar experience to homeowners and organizations across the Mountain West. In this quick conversation, Mitch describes the company's history and regional work in Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Colorado.
Solar projects are shaped by local utilities, permitting offices, weather, buildings, and customer goals. A company with regional teams can apply shared technical experience while keeping project coordination close to the communities it serves.
Big Dog Solar's current installation hubs are in Boise and Pocatello, Idaho; Helena, Montana; and Grand Junction and Windsor, Colorado. The service-area page is the best place to confirm coverage for a specific address.
Programs, utility policies, equipment availability, and incentives can change. Confirm current terms for your address and consult qualified financial or tax professionals when appropriate.
Interviewer: Hey, Mitch, how long has Big Dog been in business and installing solar?
Mitch: Oh, well, Big Dog actually started in 1999 and then started actually getting into energy and solar around 2006 and just kind of built its empire, if you will, over the last several years. Cover a lot of the mountain states, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Colorado, you know the drill. Anyway, if you have questions about solar and you're in those areas, just give us a call.

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