Campbell County
Campbell County, Virginia: solar permitting grade B (score 39/100, Moderate Risk). Score has improved by 7 points over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | B · Moderate Risk · Score 39/100 |
| Population | 54,341 |
| Solar ordinance | Active, restrictive solar ordinance |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Permitting trajectory | Improving (regulatory environment becoming more solar-friendly) |
| Last verified | 2026-05-27 |
Developer outlook
Campbell County presents moderate permitting risk; conditions are generally workable for utility-scale solar with standard due-diligence preparation. The local regulatory environment has been trending more permissive over the past 12 months. Virginia's state RPS policy provides a supportive macro backdrop for renewables, even where individual county ordinances are restrictive.
Local intel
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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 →
SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-27. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.