Lunenburg County
Lunenburg County, Virginia: solar permitting grade D (score 58/100, 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 58/100 |
| Population | 11,954 |
| Solar ordinance | Ordinance status documented in detail |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Stable (no material ordinance movement) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Lunenburg County is a high-risk jurisdiction for utility-scale solar — documented ordinance hurdles are significant and approval history is mixed or unfavorable. Virginia'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
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: Nottoway County (≈17 mi) · Mecklenburg County (≈19 mi) · Prince Edward County (≈22 mi)
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Lunenburg County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Kenbridge town
- Victoria town
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Nottoway County · ≈17 miD52—
- Mecklenburg County · ≈19 miD60—
- Prince Edward County · ≈22 miC43—
- Charlotte County · ≈24 miB39—
- Brunswick County · ≈25 miD58—
- Amelia County · ≈31 miC48—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Lunenburg County ranks #114 of 133 ranked Virginia counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Virginia: Charlottesville County (A · 23), Falls Church County (A · 27), Manassas Park County (A · 27). See all Virginia 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.