29.2

Risk Grade

Excellent

Near-minimal regulatory burden; very low saturation; primary constraints are BLM overlap with active mining claims and limited grid access via NV Energy Sierra Pacific corridor

Assessment Snapshot

Population

2029

State Rank

Compliance

25%

Trajectory

Moratorium Status

✓ No Active Moratorium

Ordinance & Regulations

Setback Requirements

50 ft from property lines; informal mining claim buffer expected

Zoning Mechanism

CUP for utility-scale in rural zones; county commission approval

Spacing Rules

None specified

Size Restrictions

None specified

Board Sentiment & Political Risk

Sentiment Analysis

Supportive

Basis for Assessment

Small population prioritizes economic development; mining industry coexists with energy projects in non-conflicting areas; county board historically receptive to land use that generates revenue

Political Risk Factors

Neutral

Board Members

J.J. Goicoechea (Chair), Jake Tibbitts, Brandy McMurtrey

Grid, Utilities & State Context

Grid Operator

NV Energy (Sierra Pacific Power) / WECC

Utilities

NV Energy (Sierra Pacific Power)

State Permitting Process

PUCN ≥200 MW; BLM ROW required; county CUP

State Incentives

Yes – NV SB 448; Greenfield zone eligible

Development Activity

Active/Completed Projects

Denied/Withdrawn Projects

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