Risk Grade

Excellent

Highest solar saturation risk in Utah due to rapid growth and strong adoption; low compliance; improving trajectory; near-term constraint is transmission and grid capacity in fast-growing service territory

Assessment Snapshot

Population

180279

State Rank

Compliance

25%

Trajectory

Moratorium Status

✓ No Active Moratorium

No specific moratorium information available.

Ordinance & Regulations

Setback Requirements

Standard residential setbacks; no additional for solar

Zoning Mechanism

Administrative for residential; CUP for utility-scale; county supportive

Acreage Caps

No cap

Size Restrictions

None formal; grid capacity emerging constraint

Board Sentiment & Political Risk

Sentiment Analysis

Very favorable — fastest-growing county in US for period; desert climate; strong solar adoption; retirement community embracing solar savings

Basis for Assessment

St. George is one of sunniest cities in US; Dixie REA and Rocky Mountain Power both active; retiree population motivated by utility savings; strong residential adoption rate

Political Risk Factors

Improving

Board Members

Gil Almquist | R | 2026; Victor Iverson | R | 2026; Adam Snow | R | 2028

Grid, Utilities & State Context

Grid Operator

Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp) — West Control Area; Dixie REA (substantial coverage)

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

Washington County Solar (various 2020–2024); multiple residential/commercial; St. George City facilities solar (2023)

Denied/Withdrawn Projects

None documented

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