Frontier County
Frontier County, Nebraska: solar permitting grade F (score 66/100, Very High Risk). 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 66/100 |
| Population | 2,529 |
| Solar ordinance | No specific solar ordinance recorded |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Worsening (ordinance direction tightening) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-07-13 |
Developer outlook
Frontier County is very high risk for utility-scale solar permitting. Significant regulatory barriers are on record, and approval is not likely without substantial process investment. Nebraska'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: Lincoln County (≈40 mi) · Harlan County (≈58 mi) · Logan County (≈70 mi)
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Frontier County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Curtis city
- Eustis village
- Maywood village
- Moorefield village
- Stockville village
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Red Willow County · ≈25 miC44—
- Gosper County · ≈31 miB41—
- Hayes County · ≈34 miB41—
- Furnas County · ≈35 miB41—
- Dawson County · ≈39 miB40—
- Lincoln County · ≈40 miD58—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Frontier County ranks #92 of 93 ranked Nebraska counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Nebraska: Hamilton County (B · 33), Jefferson County (B · 33), Pawnee County (B · 34). See all Nebraska 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 2026-07-13. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.