Clearfield County
Clearfield County, Pennsylvania: solar permitting grade F (score 71/100, 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 71/100 |
| Population | 80,216 |
| Solar ordinance | Active solar ordinance on the books |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Worsening (ordinance direction tightening) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Clearfield 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. Market saturation is elevated in this area — expect competition for prime land parcels and interconnection capacity.
Local intel
On file: energy-related meetings
- 2026-08-26SolarApplication for the Evans Road Solar Project was discussed. · agenda
- 2026-05-27SolarThe proposed land development and stormwater controls are the construction of a ground-mounted fixed-tilt solar energy production facility. · agenda
- 2026-03-25SolarThe Evans Road Solar Project was approved for land use consistency reviews and permits · agenda
Cities, towns & townships
In Pennsylvania, townships hold their own zoning and land-use authority, so the rules for a site in Clearfield County often depend on which of these governments it falls in.
- DuBois city
- Brisbin borough
- Burnside borough
- Chester Hill borough
- Clearfield borough
- Coalport borough
- Curwensville borough
- Falls Creek borough
- Glen Hope borough
- Grampian borough
- Houtzdale borough
- Irvona borough
- Mahaffey borough
- New Washington borough
- Newburg borough
- Osceola Mills borough
- Ramey borough
- Troutville borough
- Wallaceton borough
- Westover borough
- Beccaria township
- Bell township
- Bigler township
- Bloom township
Show all
- Boggs township
- Bradford township
- Brady township
- Burnside township
- Chest township
- Cooper township
- Covington township
- Decatur township
- Ferguson township
- Girard township
- Goshen township
- Graham township
- Greenwood township
- Gulich township
- Huston township
- Jordan township
- Karthaus township
- Knox township
- Lawrence township
- Morris township
- Penn township
- Pike township
- Pine township
- Sandy township
- Union township
- Woodward township
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Jefferson County · ≈29 miB39—
- Elk County · ≈31 miC49—
- Centre County · ≈33 miC49—
- Cameron County · ≈33 miC50—
- Blair County · ≈36 miC51—
- Cambria County · ≈37 miD58—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Clearfield County ranks #66 of 67 ranked Pennsylvania counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Pennsylvania: Montgomery County (B · 33), Monroe County (B · 35), Allegheny County (B · 35). See all Pennsylvania 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.