38.8

Risk Grade

Good

Conservative agricultural county with no solar-specific framework; some utility-scale interest due to flat terrain in western portions; proximity to Teton progressive enclave adds mild influence

Assessment Snapshot

Population

13700

State Rank

Compliance

30%

Trajectory

Moratorium Status

✓ No Active Moratorium

Ordinance & Regulations

Setback Requirements

General setback requirements for rural structures

Zoning Mechanism

Conditional Use or variance via Board of County Commissioners; limited solar permitting history

Acreage Caps

None established

Density Caps

None established

Spacing Rules

Not specified

Size Restrictions

General height limits

Board Sentiment & Political Risk

Sentiment Analysis

Neutral — conservative agricultural community; some solar lease interest among farmers; proximity to Teton County adds progressive influence at margins

Basis for Assessment

Conservative LDS-influenced community; eastern Idaho agricultural economy; some solar lease interest; Teton County proximity adds minor progressive influence

Political Risk Factors

Stable

Board Members

Gary Rammell (Chair); Jonathan Berry; Jeff Heaton

Grid, Utilities & State Context

Grid Operator

Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp East) / Fall River Rural Electric Cooperative / WECC-RMPP

Utilities

Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp East), Fall River Rural Electric Cooperative

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Denied/Withdrawn Projects

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