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Haines Borough County, AK — Solar Development Risk Assessment

Local solar ordinance barriers, board sentiment, and utility policies that affect development timelines and risk.

51.2
Risk Grade
Fair
Isolated grid, no solar ordinance framework, small population, but some demonstrated interest through 1 approved project
Assessment Snapshot
Population
2518
State Rank
#15
Compliance
43%
Trajectory
52

Moratorium Status

✓ No Active Moratorium
No

Ordinance & Regulations

Setback Requirements
None defined
Zoning Mechanism
Building permit

Board Sentiment & Political Risk

Sentiment Analysis
Mixed
Basis for Assessment
Small community, some interest in energy independence
Political Risk Factors
Neutral
Board Members
Borough Assembly | Tom Morphet | NOP | Term Expires: 2026 (Mayor); Craig Loomis | NOP | Term Expires: 2026; Cheryl Stickler | NOP | Term Expires: 2027; Mark H. Smith | NOP | Term Expires: 2027; Kevin Forster | NOP | Term Expires: TBD; Gabe Thomas | NOP | Term Expires: 2028; Eben Sargent | NOP | Term Expires: 2028 — Haines Borough

Grid, Utilities & State Context

Grid Operator
Isolated / SEIS
Utilities
SEIS (Southeast Island Electric)
State Permitting Process
AS 29.40
State Incentives
AIDEA REF eligible

Development Activity

Active/Completed Projects
1
Denied/Withdrawn Projects
0

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Last verified: April 2026 (web research) | SolarRisk Tracker | Data sources: Government records, utility filings, public meeting minutes