Fulton County
Fulton County, New York: solar permitting grade D (score 61/100, 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 61/100 |
| Population | 53,383 |
| 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
Fulton County is a high-risk jurisdiction for utility-scale solar — documented ordinance hurdles are significant and approval history is mixed or unfavorable. New York'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 New York, towns hold their own zoning and land-use authority, so the rules for a site in Fulton County often depend on which of these governments it falls in.
- Gloversville city
- Johnstown city
- Bleecker town
- Broadalbin town
- Caroga town
- Ephratah town
- Johnstown town
- Mayfield town
- Northampton town
- Oppenheim town
- Perth town
- Stratford town
- Broadalbin village
- Dolgeville village
- Mayfield village
- Northville village
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Montgomery County · ≈15 miC44—
- Schenectady County · ≈28 miC46—
- Saratoga County · ≈29 miB30—
- Herkimer County · ≈34 miB38—
- Schoharie County · ≈36 miB35—
- Hamilton County · ≈38 miB33—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Fulton County ranks #60 of 62 ranked New York counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in New York: Bronx County (A · 28), Saratoga County (B · 30), Queens County (B · 30). See all New York 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.