Bannock County
Bannock County, Idaho: solar permitting grade F (score 100/100, Very High Risk). Active solar moratorium on record. Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | F · Very High Risk · Score 100/100 |
| Population | 87,400 |
| Solar ordinance | Ordinance status documented in detail |
| Active moratorium | Yes — on record now |
| Regulatory trajectory | Stable (no material ordinance movement) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Solar moratorium record
Yes — Bannock County, Idaho has an active moratorium on utility-scale solar (the same moratorium also covers wind, nuclear). It was adopted March 26, 2024. The county is not accepting new utility-scale solar applications while the moratorium is in force. Status verified 2026-05-02.
Primary sources & coverage
- News coverageBannock County Commission approves total ban on large solar, wind projects but leaves door open for dialogueIdaho State Journal · March 27, 2024
- News coverageBannock County eyeing reversal of alternative energy banIdaho State Journal · February 16, 2026
The full record — every source document, board vote history, ordinance text analysis, and expiration tracking — is in the county profile. Open the Bannock County profile →
Developer outlook
Bannock County currently has an active utility-scale solar moratorium. The county is not accepting new solar applications. Monitor the county board for moratorium review, extension, or expiration.
Local intel
On file: named opposition groups
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Bannock County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Arimo city
- Chubbuck city
- Downey city
- Inkom city
- Lava Hot Springs city
- McCammon city
- Pocatello city
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Power County · ≈31 miB41—
- Caribou County · ≈35 miB40—
- Bingham County · ≈37 miB39—
- Oneida County · ≈38 miB40—
- Franklin County · ≈41 miB39—
- Bear Lake County · ≈54 miB40—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Bannock County ranks #44 of 44 ranked Idaho counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Idaho: Blaine County (A · 18), Teton County (A · 19), Latah County (A · 25). See all Idaho county grades →
Want the full record?
Setback distances, board vote histories, source documents, and ordinance amendments are available in the full county profile. The map is free; a walkthrough shows you the underlying record.
About this score
Every U.S. county is scored 0–100 on solar permitting risk (lower is friendlier to development). The grade is a weighted composite of compliance stringency, market saturation, regulatory trajectory, and data uncertainty. Every figure traces back to a primary government document. Read the full methodology →
Related reading
SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.