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Iron County, UT — Solar Development Risk Assessment

Local solar ordinance barriers, board sentiment, and utility policies that affect development timelines and risk.

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Risk Grade
Good
Rapid population growth increasing saturation risk; moderate compliance; overall favorable environment
Assessment Snapshot
Population
59605
State Rank
#8
Compliance
35%
Trajectory
30

Moratorium Status

✓ No Active Moratorium
No specific moratorium information available.

Ordinance & Regulations

Setback Requirements
150 ft from property lines; 300 ft from residential
Zoning Mechanism
CUP for utility-scale >5 acres; Dixie REA territory in parts
Acreage Caps
No cap
Size Restrictions
>5 acres requires CUP

Board Sentiment & Political Risk

Sentiment Analysis
Generally favorable — fast-growing university town (SUU); some concerns about rapid development pace
Basis for Assessment
Southern Utah University community generally pro-renewable; Iron County Commission has approved utility-scale projects; Cedar City growing rapidly
Political Risk Factors
Stable
Board Members
Mike Bleak | R | 2026; Paul Cozzens | R | 2026; Dale Brinkerhoff | R | 2028

Grid, Utilities & State Context

Grid Operator
Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp) — West Control Area; Dixie REA (partial)
Utilities
Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp), Dixie REA
State Permitting Process
ESSA for >50 MW
State Incentives
Utah Renewable Energy Systems Tax Credit; net metering

Development Activity

Active/Completed Projects
Iron Springs Solar (30 MW, 2023); Cedar City commercial rooftop (multiple 2021–2024)
Denied/Withdrawn Projects
None documented

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Last verified: 2025-03-01 | SolarRisk Tracker | Data sources: Government records, utility filings, public meeting minutes