Albany County
Albany County, Wyoming: solar permitting grade D (score 57/100, High Risk). Score has worsened by 13 points over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | D · High Risk · Score 57/100 |
| Population | 38,307 |
| Solar ordinance | Ordinance status not yet documented |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Stable (no material ordinance movement) |
| 12-month score movement | Worsening (composite risk score has risen over 12 months) |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Albany County is a high-risk jurisdiction for utility-scale solar — documented ordinance hurdles are significant and approval history is mixed or unfavorable. Conditions have been tightening over the past 12 months — watch for additional ordinance changes or board activity. Wyoming's state policy environment adds headwinds — the absence of a strong RPS framework means county-level resistance faces less counterbalancing pressure.
Local intel
7 energy-related meetings · 5 opposition groups
- 2026-08-04SolarLRCD Conservation Expo Update: 1) Powder River Basin Resource Council will be at the Centennial Library on June 24th to explore interest for a Community Solar… · agenda
- 2026-07-08Data CenterCommission discussed data center development and related planning considerations · agenda
- 2026-06-16WindPresent for CONSIDERATION the request to renew Rail Tie Wind Energy Project Permit WECS-01-21. · agenda
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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 →
SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.