40.5

Risk Grade

Good

Low-moderate compliance burden; low saturation; primary constraints are military proximity (HWAD DOD review), limited grid infrastructure, and declining population reducing economic base; economic receptiveness offsets concerns

Assessment Snapshot

Population

4505

State Rank

Compliance

35%

Trajectory

Moratorium Status

✓ No Active Moratorium

Ordinance & Regulations

Setback Requirements

100 ft standard setback; additional 3,000 ft buffer required near active HWAD operational areas

Zoning Mechanism

CUP required; DOD/Army coordination required for projects near HWAD; county commission approval

Spacing Rules

3,000 ft from active HWAD operations; DOD buffer zone varies by operational area

Size Restrictions

None specified; DOD compatibility analysis required

Board Sentiment & Political Risk

Sentiment Analysis

Supportive

Basis for Assessment

Economically distressed county strongly desires land lease revenues and tax base; minimal organized civilian opposition; military compatibility review (HWAD) is primary procedural constraint rather than political opposition

Political Risk Factors

Neutral

Board Members

Jerrie Tipton (Chair), Steve Murtha, Chris Irby

Grid, Utilities & State Context

Grid Operator

NV Energy (Sierra Pacific Power) / WECC

Utilities

NV Energy (Sierra Pacific Power)

State Permitting Process

PUCN ≥200 MW; DOD coordination required for HWAD proximity; county CUP

State Incentives

Yes – NV SB 448; rural Greenfield zone eligible

Development Activity

Active/Completed Projects

Denied/Withdrawn Projects

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