Grand Isle County
Grand Isle County, Vermont: solar permitting grade B (score 30/100, Moderate Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | B · Moderate Risk · Score 30/100 |
| Population | 8,348 |
| Solar ordinance | Active solar ordinance on the books |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Improving (ordinance direction easing) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Grand Isle County presents moderate permitting risk; conditions are generally workable for utility-scale solar with standard due-diligence preparation. Vermont's state RPS policy provides a supportive macro backdrop for renewables, even where individual county ordinances are restrictive.
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: Clinton County (≈20 mi) · Orleans County (≈51 mi) · Franklin County (≈52 mi)
Cities, towns & townships
In Vermont, towns hold their own zoning and land-use authority, so the rules for a site in Grand Isle County often depend on which of these governments it falls in.
- Alburgh town
- Grand Isle town
- Isle La Motte town
- North Hero town
- South Hero town
- Alburgh village
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Franklin County · ≈20 miB30—
- Clinton County, NY · ≈20 miB34—
- Chittenden County · ≈26 miB36—
- Lamoille County · ≈35 miB31—
- Washington County · ≈50 miA27—
- Orleans County · ≈51 miB36—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Grand Isle County ranks #4 of 14 ranked Vermont counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Vermont: Washington County (A · 27), Windham County (B · 30), Franklin County (B · 30). See all Vermont 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.