Risk Grade

Good

Very conservative agricultural county with Utah border proximity; no dedicated solar framework; LDS community land stewardship values limit large-scale conversion

Assessment Snapshot

Population

14500

State Rank

Compliance

35%

Trajectory

Moratorium Status

✓ No Active Moratorium

Ordinance & Regulations

Setback Requirements

General setback requirements for structures

Zoning Mechanism

Conditional Use or variance via Board of County Commissioners; limited institutional solar experience

Acreage Caps

None established

Density Caps

None established

Spacing Rules

Not specified

Size Restrictions

General height limits

Board Sentiment & Political Risk

Sentiment Analysis

Neutral to slightly skeptical — very conservative LDS community; some Utah solar influence across border; agricultural land preservation concern

Basis for Assessment

Strong LDS conservative values; Utah border influence brings some solar awareness; agricultural economy resistant to land use change

Political Risk Factors

Stable

Board Members

Scott Hancock (Chair); James Henderson; Jay Andrus

Grid, Utilities & State Context

Grid Operator

Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp East) / WECC-RMPP

Utilities

Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp East), None significant

State Permitting Process

County CUP/variance process; state building code

State Incentives

Eligible — Idaho Residential Clean Energy Credit; Rocky Mountain Power net metering

Development Activity

Active/Completed Projects

None verified

Denied/Withdrawn Projects

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