45.5

Risk Grade

Good

Moderate compliance uncertainty; stable but slow trajectory; limited saturation; neutral rural environment not specifically hostile or favorable

Assessment Snapshot

Population

21522

State Rank

#10

Compliance

45%

Trajectory

Moratorium Status

✓ No Active Moratorium

No specific moratorium information available.

Ordinance & Regulations

Setback Requirements

General county setbacks apply

Zoning Mechanism

CUP for utility-scale; building permit for residential

Acreage Caps

No cap

Size Restrictions

None formal

Board Sentiment & Political Risk

Sentiment Analysis

Neutral — agricultural community; limited solar engagement; Richfield area modest rural economy

Basis for Assessment

Limited public record on solar; small rural county; no strong organized opposition or support

Political Risk Factors

Stable

Board Members

Shaun Squire | R | 2026; Eldon Dorman | R | 2026; Ronald Gleave | R | 2028

Grid, Utilities & State Context

Grid Operator

Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp) — West Control Area

Utilities

Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp)

State Permitting Process

ESSA for >50 MW

State Incentives

Utah Renewable Energy Systems Tax Credit; net metering

Development Activity

Active/Completed Projects

Small commercial (Richfield, 2022)

Denied/Withdrawn Projects

None documented

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