Solar permitting — Albany County, Wyoming
On file: public meetings, local news, known opposition groups.
University town with some progressive support, but rural landowner opposition to utility-scale; CUP requiremen. Permitting: Albany County: CUP/SUP for smaller projects. Wyoming ISC Site Permit for large facilities. Politi…
Key driver: University town with some progressive support, but rural landowner opposition to utility-scale; CUP requirement adds friction
Permitting process
Local permitting pathway
Albany County: CUP/SUP for smaller projects. Wyoming ISC Site Permit for large facilities.
Setbacks & buffers
Occupied dwellings and public roads: (a) Solar energy facilities shall be setback three hundred (300) feet of an occupied structure or residence unless waived in writing by the owner of the structure or residence; (b) Solar energy facilities shall be setback one hundred (100) feet of any outer boundary of the facility; and (c) Solar en
Spacing requirements
None codified.
Size restrictions
None codified; managed via CUP/SUP conditions
Penalties & bonding
Total penalty: +15 | Hostile ordinance flag: +15
State-level permits & approvals
County zoning authority; WDEQ for large projects
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State policy & grid context
State RPS & clean energy policy
No binding RPS | None | Wyoming has no state-mandated RPS
State incentive programs
Federal ITC only; no WY state incentive
Grid & interconnection
WECC / PacifiCorp (Rocky Mountain Power)
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Battery storage (BESS) P1 State-Default Permitting
No standalone county BESS ordinance confirmed.
BESS ordinances & bylaws
County-level battery-storage status, safety requirements, and projects — each linked to a primary source.
Community opposition P1
Organized opposition signals on record for this county — petitions, community groups, and oppositional coverage — each linked to its primary source.
- DATA CENTER PROPOSED* FOR ALBANY Data center
- r/Albany on Reddit: 🚨 CALL TO ACTION🚨 No Data Centers in Albany! Data center
- r/Albany on Reddit: Data Center Proposal in the South End Data center
- r/Albany on Reddit: Plans for Kenwood development with data center face major municipal hurdles Data center
- Albany commissioners reject solar development moratorium Solar
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Energy-related meetings & dockets P1
Halo color matches the energy category tagged on each meeting.
- 2026-09-09 OtherBESS
Albany County discussed a zoning resolution amendment for battery energy storage systems.
- 2026-09-09 OtherBESS
Albany County discussed a zoning resolution amendment for battery energy storage systems.
- 2026-09-09 Zoning BoardBESS
Albany County Planning Commission discussed a zoning resolution amendment for battery energy storage systems
- 2026-08-12 OtherData Center
County Commissioner Jones provided comments regarding data centers.
- 2026-08-04 OtherSolar
LRCD 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 Project.
- 2026-07-08 OtherData Center
Commission discussed data center development and related planning considerations
- 2026-06-16 OtherWind
The Rail Tie Wind Energy Project Permit was renewed for five years.
- 2026-06-16 OtherWind
Present for CONSIDERATION the request to renew Rail Tie Wind Energy Project Permit WECS-01-21.
- 2026-04-07 OtherSolar
Albany County increased fees for various land use and zoning applications, including those for wind energy, solar energy, and tower applications.
- 2026-02-17 OtherSolar
Approved payroll and vouchers for February 2026
- 2026-01-06 OtherSolar
Albany County discussed a solar project with various vendors and services.
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State PSC dockets P1
No tracked activity yet — coverage expands weekly.
Local news P3
- 2026-06-16 Repsol advances 504 MW Rail Tie Wind Project after Albany County extends WECS permit through 2031
- 2026-06-05 Wind Energy Critics Rally At Capitol Warn Of A Wyoming Wind Wall
- 2026-06-03 Wyoming Wind Wall Rally Calls For Government Review Of Industrial Wind Development And Protection Of Golden Eagles 302790578
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