Nye County
Nye County, Nevada: solar permitting grade D (score 55/100, 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 55/100 |
| Population | 47,107 |
| 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
Nye County is a high-risk jurisdiction for utility-scale solar — documented ordinance hurdles are significant and approval history is mixed or unfavorable. Nevada'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
Nearby counties
- Esmeralda County · ≈65 miC49—
- Lincoln County · ≈90 miB32—
- Inyo County, CA · ≈110 miC47—
- Mineral County · ≈113 miB37—
- White Pine County · ≈131 miB38—
- Mono County, CA · ≈132 miB38—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Nye County ranks #16 of 17 ranked Nevada counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Nevada: Lander County (B · 30), Lincoln County (B · 32), Churchill County (B · 34). See all Nevada 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 →
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SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.