Nance County
Nance County, Nebraska: solar permitting grade B (score 41/100, Moderate Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | B · Moderate Risk · Score 41/100 |
| Population | 3,519 |
| Solar ordinance | No specific solar ordinance recorded |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Stable (no material ordinance movement) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Nance County presents moderate permitting risk; conditions are generally workable for utility-scale solar with standard due-diligence preparation. 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: Hamilton County (≈36 mi) · Madison County (≈40 mi) · York County (≈42 mi)
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Nance County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Fullerton city
- Genoa city
- Belgrade village
- Beaver township
- Cedar township
- Cottonwood township
- Council Creek township
- East Newman township
- Fullerton township
- Genoa township
- Loup Ferry township
- Prairie Creek township
- South Branch township
- Timber Creek township
- West Newman township
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Merrick County · ≈16 miB40—
- Boone County · ≈21 miB35—
- Polk County · ≈26 miB37—
- Platte County · ≈28 miB40—
- Howard County · ≈30 miB37—
- Greeley County · ≈30 miB41—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Nance County ranks #40 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 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.