31.5

Risk Grade

Excellent

Low regulatory burden; very low saturation; large rural land base with good solar irradiance; straightforward CUP process; grid access via Winnemucca interconnection point is positive factor

Assessment Snapshot

Population

16928

State Rank

Compliance

30%

Trajectory

Moratorium Status

✓ No Active Moratorium

Ordinance & Regulations

Setback Requirements

100 ft from neighboring residences; 50 ft from property lines

Zoning Mechanism

CUP required for utility-scale in Rural (R) and Industrial (I) zones; public hearing required

Spacing Rules

None specified

Size Restrictions

CUP for projects >1 MW

Board Sentiment & Political Risk

Sentiment Analysis

Neutral to Supportive

Basis for Assessment

Rural economy welcomes land lease revenues; minimal organized opposition; ranching community occasionally raises concerns about agricultural land; county has approved all submitted solar applications

Political Risk Factors

Neutral

Board Members

Ken Tipton (Chair), Mike Bell, Jim French, Jim Ellison, Rex Hooper

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Denied/Withdrawn Projects

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