Androscoggin County
Androscoggin County, Maine: solar permitting grade D (score 59/100, High Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | D · High Risk · Score 59/100 |
| Population | 107,602 |
| Solar ordinance | Active solar ordinance on the books |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Improving (ordinance direction easing) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Androscoggin County is a high-risk jurisdiction for utility-scale solar — documented ordinance hurdles are significant and approval history is mixed or unfavorable. Maine's state RPS policy provides a supportive macro backdrop for renewables, even where individual county ordinances are restrictive. Market saturation is elevated in this area — expect competition for prime land parcels and interconnection capacity.
Local intel
On file: named opposition groups
Cities, towns & townships
In Maine, towns hold their own zoning and land-use authority, so the rules for a site in Androscoggin County often depend on which of these governments it falls in.
- Auburn city
- Lewiston city
- Durham town
- Greene town
- Leeds town
- Lisbon town
- Livermore Falls town
- Livermore town
- Mechanic Falls town
- Minot town
- Poland town
- Sabattus town
- Turner town
- Wales town
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Sagadahoc County · ≈25 miA28—
- Cumberland County · ≈26 miB34—
- Kennebec County · ≈28 miC46—
- Oxford County · ≈34 miB40—
- Lincoln County · ≈36 miB32—
- Carroll County, NH · ≈54 miB39—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Androscoggin County ranks #16 of 16 ranked Maine counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Maine: Sagadahoc County (A · 28), Lincoln County (B · 32), Knox County (B · 33). See all Maine 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.