Putnam County
Putnam County, Indiana: 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 | 37,289 |
| 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 |
| Data-center activity | Moratorium ACTIVE |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Solar moratorium record
Yes — Putnam County, Indiana has an active moratorium on utility-scale solar (the same moratorium also covers wind, data centers, small modular reactors). It was adopted November 17, 2025 by a 2-1 vote of the county board and runs through November 17, 2026. The county is not accepting new utility-scale solar applications while the moratorium is in force. Status verified 2026-05-02.
Primary sources & coverage
- Official county documentPutnam County Board of Commissioners Regular Session Minutes, November 17, 2025 (includes recorded Ordinance…November 17, 2025
- News coveragePutnam County Commissioners vote in favor of moratorium on solar farmsgiant.fm · November 17, 2025
- News coverageEnergyRe pulls application for Putnam County solar farmgiant.fm · February 24, 2026
- Local oppositionPutnam County for the Restriction of Solar and Wind Farmsfacebook
The full record — every source document, board vote history, ordinance text analysis, and expiration tracking — is in the county profile. Open the Putnam County profile →
Developer outlook
Putnam 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 Putnam County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Greencastle city
- Bainbridge town
- Cloverdale town
- Fillmore town
- Roachdale town
- Russellville town
- Clinton township
- Cloverdale township
- Floyd township
- Franklin township
- Greencastle township
- Jackson township
- Jefferson township
- Madison township
- Marion township
- Monroe township
- Russell township
- Warren township
- Washington township
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Hendricks County · ≈20 miD55—
- Parke County · ≈20 miB41—
- Clay County · ≈23 miD53—
- Owen County · ≈24 miC46—
- Morgan County · ≈25 miC43—
- Montgomery County · ≈26 miC43—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Putnam County ranks #91 of 92 ranked Indiana counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Indiana: Washington County (B · 36), Cass County (B · 36), LaGrange County (B · 37). See all Indiana 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.