Brigham City is located in Utah’s Bear River Valley on the western slopes of the Wasatch Range and has a population of 17,899 over 14 square miles. The City is located in an excellent are for solar due to its above average solar energy resource. Brigham City yields 1,344 kWh/kW per year which is 10% greater than the national average of 1,200 kWh/kW per year.
Solar Market Potential
In assessing the potential for solar PV installations in Brigham City, the SSTI team considered statewide renewable energy goals as reflected in the Energy Resource and Carbon Emission Reduction Initiative. The initiative sets a goal for all utilities to produce 20% of electric power via renewable sources by 2025, to the extent that it is cost effective to do so. Though this mandate does not contain a solar specific carve-out or a local production requirement for the utilities, it represents a good and viable target. Solar power production can be pursued by all jurisdictions though local and regional solar electric projects to help the state meet its goal.
Local solar project development keeps economic and environmental benefits in the community. Targeting development of just half of the local utility renewable energy production targets through local/regional solar PV projects could produce the following impact over the next 5 years:
| IMPACT |
Brigham City |
All Northern Utah Jurisdictions (4) |
| Solar Viable Residences |
2,568 |
8,312 |
| Residential Potential (kW) |
13,096 |
42,387 |
| Total Market Potential (kW) |
26,210 |
201,334 |
| Annual Energy Production (kWh) |
35,226,000 |
270,593,000 |
| Equivalent Homes Powered |
3,029 |
23,265 |
| Economic Impact ($) |
$48 million |
$372 million |
| Workforce Impact (Jobs): |
252 |
1,933 |
| Environmental Benefit (acres trees) |
5,178 |
39,552 |
Visit our methods and assumptions page for more information on these estimates.
Permitting and Interconnection Process
For specific information regarding local solar permitting, zoning, net metering or interconnection procedures, contact the appropriate office listed below.
Permitting and Inspection Procedures
Permitting and inspection for solar PV systems in Brigham City currently follow standard permitting procedures. The City is exploring streamlined processes for solar, including the use of simplified solar-specific permit forms.
- Visit the Brigham Community Development Building Inspections website for general information.
- For specific questions related to solar, contact Jared Johnson at the Brigham Community Development Building Inspections: (435) 734-6618 or jaredjohnson@brighamcity.utah.gov
Net Metering & Interconnection Procedures
Brigham City Public Power is the electricity provider for the City. Information on net metering and interconnection is not currently available online, but check back soon for updated information.
- Visit the Brigham City Public Power website for general information.
- For specific questions related to solar, contact Dave Burnett at the Brigham City Public Power: (435) 734-6623 or dburnett@brighamcity.utah.gov
Local Solar Resources
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Solar Roadmap
To facilitate efforts to capture the local solar opportunity, the SSTI has worked in close coordination with the City to develop a customized, interactive solar roadmap as described and accessible below. This solar roadmap contains specific, actionable steps than can be pursued to improve permitting and inspection processes and develop solar-friendly municipal regulations and guidelines.
