27.8

Risk Grade

Excellent

Minimal regulatory burden; near-zero saturation; strong solar resource (Battle Mountain corridor); primary constraint is remote grid access requiring transmission line investment and BLM ROW overlay

Assessment Snapshot

Population

5532

State Rank

Compliance

20%

Trajectory

Moratorium Status

✓ No Active Moratorium

Ordinance & Regulations

Setback Requirements

50 ft from property lines

Zoning Mechanism

Building permit and CUP for utility-scale; county commission approval

Size Restrictions

None specified

Board Sentiment & Political Risk

Sentiment Analysis

Supportive

Basis for Assessment

Tiny county population prioritizes economic development; land lease revenues strongly welcomed; minimal organized opposition possible given low population density

Political Risk Factors

Neutral

Board Members

Bert Ramos (Chair), Leland Dunham, Tom Quilici

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Denied/Withdrawn Projects

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