Risk Grade

Fair

Isolated grid, some regulatory framework, but wind is the dominant renewable opportunity; solar hours very limited year-round

Assessment Snapshot

Population

13592

State Rank

#11

Compliance

44%

Trajectory

Moratorium Status

✓ No Active Moratorium

Ordinance & Regulations

Setback Requirements

5 ft residential

Zoning Mechanism

Building permit; CUP for utility-scale

Size Restrictions

None specified

Board Sentiment & Political Risk

Sentiment Analysis

Neutral

Basis for Assessment

Fishing community, wind energy more viable than solar

Political Risk Factors

Neutral

Board Members

Borough Assembly | Jared Griffin | NOP | Term Expires: 2028 (Mayor); Jeremiah Gardner | NOP | Term Expires: 2028; Jeffery Woods | NOP | Term Expires: 2028; Caroline Roberts | NOP | Term Expires: 2026 (appointed); Dave Johnson | NOP | Term Expires: 2027; Scott Smiley | NOP | Term Expires: TBD; Larry LeDoux | NOP | Term Expires: TBD; Bo Sedillo-Whiteside | NOP | Term Expires: TBD — Kodiak Island Borough

Grid, Utilities & State Context

Grid Operator

Isolated / KEA

Utilities

Kodiak Electric Association (KEA)

State Permitting Process

AS 29.40

State Incentives

AIDEA REF eligible

Development Activity

Active/Completed Projects

Denied/Withdrawn Projects

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Kodiak Island Borough County, AK — Solar Development Risk Assessment