Risk Grade

Good

Rapid growth increasing saturation risk; moderate compliance; stable trajectory; terrain limits utility-scale expansion

Assessment Snapshot

Population

34091

State Rank

Compliance

35%

Trajectory

Moratorium Status

✓ No Active Moratorium

No specific moratorium information available.

Ordinance & Regulations

Setback Requirements

Standard county setbacks; no solar-specific requirements

Zoning Mechanism

CUP for utility-scale; residential permits streamlined

Acreage Caps

No cap; topography constrains utility-scale

Size Restrictions

Mountain terrain limits large-scale development

Board Sentiment & Political Risk

Sentiment Analysis

Neutral to favorable — growing affluent community; some environmental consciousness; mountain landscape protection values

Basis for Assessment

Rapid growth bringing Silicon Slopes-adjacent workforce; rising home values; moderate solar adoption growing

Political Risk Factors

Stable

Board Members

Kendall Thomas | R | 2026; Mike Davis | R | 2026; Todd Bonner | 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

Commercial rooftop (Heber, 2022); multiple residential installations

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