Ascension Parish
Ascension Parish, Louisiana: solar permitting grade C (score 45/100, Elevated Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | C · Elevated Risk · Score 45/100 |
| Population | 125,450 |
| Solar ordinance | Active, restrictive solar ordinance |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Stable (no material ordinance movement) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Ascension Parish carries elevated permitting risk. Developers should budget additional time for ordinance review, public hearing preparation, and community engagement. Louisiana's state policy environment adds headwinds — the absence of a strong RPS framework means county-level resistance faces less counterbalancing pressure.
Local intel
No energy-related meetings, PSC dockets, or named opposition tracked for this county yet. See indexed calendar →
Nearby counties where SitePath is tracking energy activity: St. James Parish (≈14 mi) · Livingston Parish (≈20 mi) · East Baton Rouge Parish (≈26 mi)
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Ascension Parish. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Donaldsonville city
- Gonzales city
- Sorrento town
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- St. James Parish · ≈14 miD61—
- Livingston Parish · ≈20 miB38—
- Assumption Parish · ≈23 miC44—
- St. John the Baptist Parish · ≈25 miC50—
- East Baton Rouge Parish · ≈26 miB38—
- Iberville Parish · ≈28 miD56—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Ascension Parish ranks #49 of 64 ranked Louisiana counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Louisiana: Bienville Parish (B · 31), Catahoula Parish (B · 31), Jackson Parish (B · 31). See all Louisiana 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.