56.6

Risk Grade

Fair

Largest borough in the US by area, oil-economy dependency, negligible solar irradiance above Arctic Circle, no commercial interest, permafrost limits ground-mount feasibility

Assessment Snapshot

Population

9832

State Rank

#19

Compliance

52%

Trajectory

Moratorium Status

✓ No Active Moratorium

Ordinance & Regulations

Setback Requirements

None defined

Zoning Mechanism

Borough permit

Board Sentiment & Political Risk

Sentiment Analysis

Negative-Neutral

Basis for Assessment

Oil-dominated economy; borough revenue heavily tied to oil property taxes

Political Risk Factors

Stable-Negative

Board Members

Mayor Harry Brower Jr.

Grid, Utilities & State Context

Grid Operator

Isolated / BUECI

Utilities

Barrow Utilities & Electric Coop (BUECI)

State Permitting Process

AS 29.40

State Incentives

AIDEA REF eligible

Development Activity

Active/Completed Projects

Denied/Withdrawn Projects

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