Helping Colorado Springs Get Maximum Solar Panel Installation Savings The Solar Springs of Colorado US News ranks Colorado Springs as #2 on the list of best places to live in America. High altitude living in the Springs is perfect for Air Force aviation, Olympic training, and bringing people a little bit closer to the power of the sun. Yessir, you guessed it, Colorado Springs also makes the list of best places to go solar. Blue Raven Solar is proud to be part of an effort to install over 1,000 megawatts (MW) of solar in Colorado over next 5 years, and Colorado Springs is helping lead the way. By 2035, 20 percent of the city’s energy needs are projected to be met by renewable energy sources.