39.5

Risk Grade

Good

Small conservative LDS county with no solar framework; low development pressure; Utah proximity provides limited influence; uncertain approval pathway

Assessment Snapshot

Population

4600

State Rank

Compliance

35%

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; very 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 to skeptical — very conservative LDS community; Utah border brings some solar awareness; small agricultural community resistant to land use changes

Basis for Assessment

Strong LDS values; Malad City rural community; agricultural land stewardship concern; limited exposure to utility-scale solar development

Political Risk Factors

Stable

Board Members

Brian Whitworth (Chair); Wade Hawkes; Nathan Whitworth

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Denied/Withdrawn Projects

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