38.3

Risk Grade

Good

Very rural SW Colorado; Dove Creek area (pinto bean farming); low density; limited flat land but some mesa-top sites; Holy Cross / WAPA grid; low opposition due to low density

Assessment Snapshot

Population

2353

State Rank

#23

Compliance

38%

Trajectory

Moratorium Status

✓ No Active Moratorium

No specific moratorium information available.

Ordinance & Regulations

Setback Requirements

None codified

Zoning Mechanism

County Zoning / Administrative Permit

Acreage Caps

No cap

Density Caps

Size Restrictions

No restrictions

Board Sentiment & Political Risk

Sentiment Analysis

Neutral — very rural SW Colorado; Dove Creek area; low population; no organized opposition

Basis for Assessment

Dolores County planning; CO Secretary of State

Political Risk Factors

Stable

Board Members

Jerry Sonnenberg (R, 2026) | Steve Reams (R, 2027) | vacant seat

Grid, Utilities & State Context

Grid Operator

Holy Cross Energy / WECC / WAPA

Utilities

Holy Cross Energy, WAPA (transmission)

State Permitting Process

County zoning; HB 23-1232 CEO review >50 MW; decommissioning bond

State Incentives

Federal ITC; Colorado Clean Energy Fund

Development Activity

Active/Completed Projects

One small solar project

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