51.2

Risk Grade

Fair

Federal land constraints dominate; very limited private land; high uncertainty from BLM ROW process; small population means minimal rooftop market

Assessment Snapshot

Population

5051

State Rank

#14

Compliance

50%

Trajectory

Moratorium Status

✓ No Active Moratorium

No specific moratorium information available.

Ordinance & Regulations

Setback Requirements

State and county general setbacks; no solar-specific

Zoning Mechanism

County has minimal private land; BLM ROW required for federal land solar

Acreage Caps

Federal land constraints; very limited private land

Size Restrictions

Federal land = ROW applications to BLM; county private land very limited

Board Sentiment & Political Risk

Sentiment Analysis

Neutral to preservation-oriented — scenic tourism economy (Bryce Canyon area)

Basis for Assessment

Rural county with tourism and ranching; residents protective of scenic landscapes; Bryce Canyon NP and Grand Staircase-Escalante NM dominate territory

Political Risk Factors

Uncertain

Board Members

Leland Pollock | R | 2026; Dale Griffin | R | 2026; Mark Kirby | R | 2028

Grid, Utilities & State Context

Grid Operator

Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp) — West Control Area (limited)

Utilities

Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp)

State Permitting Process

ESSA for >50 MW; BLM ROW process for federal land

State Incentives

Utah Renewable Energy Systems Tax Credit; net metering (RMP, limited grid presence)

Development Activity

Denied/Withdrawn Projects

None; no significant applications received

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