Genesee County
Genesee County, New York: solar permitting grade D (score 64/100, 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 64/100 |
| Population | 57,280 |
| 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
Genesee 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 Genesee County often depend on which of these governments it falls in.
- Batavia city
- Alabama town
- Alexander town
- Batavia town
- Bergen town
- Bethany town
- Byron town
- Darien town
- Elba town
- Le Roy town
- Oakfield town
- Pavilion town
- Pembroke town
- Stafford town
- Alexander village
- Attica village
- Bergen village
- Corfu village
- Elba village
- Le Roy village
- Oakfield village
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Wyoming County · ≈21 miB40—
- Livingston County · ≈29 miB38—
- Erie County · ≈34 miB35—
- Orleans County · ≈35 miB33—
- Monroe County · ≈42 miC43—
- Niagara County · ≈44 miD54—
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Genesee County ranks #61 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 →
Related reading
SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.