38.8

Risk Grade

Good

Strong grid infrastructure and supportive policy; urban density constrains utility-scale ground-mount; moderate saturation risk from rooftop growth

Assessment Snapshot

Population

262218

State Rank

Compliance

55%

Trajectory

Moratorium Status

✓ No Active Moratorium

No specific moratorium information available.

Ordinance & Regulations

Setback Requirements

50 ft from property lines; 100 ft from residences

Zoning Mechanism

CUP for utility-scale; administrative permit for residential rooftop

Acreage Caps

Urban density limits restrict large ground-mount

Density Caps

Urban lot size restrictions apply

Spacing Rules

Per zoning district standards

Size Restrictions

Rooftop preferred in residential zones; utility-scale limited to industrial/rural parcels

Board Sentiment & Political Risk

Sentiment Analysis

Pro-solar

Basis for Assessment

Urban/suburban population; strong environmental advocacy; Ogden city council pro-clean energy; active rooftop adoption

Political Risk Factors

Improving

Board Members

Sharon Davis | R | 2026; Gage Froerer | R | 2026; Jim Harvey | R | 2028

Grid, Utilities & State Context

Grid Operator

Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp) — West Control Area

Utilities

Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp)

State Permitting Process

Projects >50 MW require ESSA review by PSCU

State Incentives

Utah Renewable Energy Systems Tax Credit (25%, capped); net metering (RMP caps apply)

Development Activity

Active/Completed Projects

Ogden Solar Initiative (residential portfolio, 2021); Weber County Fairgrounds Solar (200 kW, 2022); Commercial rooftop program (2023)

Denied/Withdrawn Projects

None documented

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