Sullivan County
Sullivan County, Pennsylvania: solar permitting grade C (score 45/100, Elevated Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | C · Elevated Risk · Score 45/100 |
| Population | 6,025 |
| Solar ordinance | Active solar ordinance on the books |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Stable (no material ordinance movement) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Sullivan County carries elevated permitting risk. Developers should budget additional time for ordinance review, public hearing preparation, and community engagement.
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: Bradford County (≈24 mi) · Lycoming County (≈29 mi) · Montour County (≈29 mi)
Cities, towns & townships
In Pennsylvania, townships hold their own zoning and land-use authority, so the rules for a site in Sullivan County often depend on which of these governments it falls in.
- Dushore borough
- Eagles Mere borough
- Forksville borough
- Laporte borough
- Cherry township
- Colley township
- Davidson township
- Elkland township
- Forks township
- Fox township
- Hillsgrove township
- Laporte township
- Shrewsbury township
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Bradford County · ≈24 miD55—
- Wyoming County · ≈27 miB38—
- Columbia County · ≈28 miC46—
- Lycoming County · ≈29 miB36—
- Montour County · ≈29 miD59—
- Luzerne County · ≈33 miC51—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Sullivan County ranks #20 of 67 ranked Pennsylvania counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Pennsylvania: Montgomery County (B · 33), Monroe County (B · 35), Perry County (B · 36). 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.