Logan City is located in Utah’s Bear River Valley on the western slopes of the Wasatch Range and has a population of 48,174 over 17 square miles. The City is located in an excellent area for solar due its above average solar energy resource. Brigham City yields 1,324 kWh/kW per year, which is more than 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 Logan 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 through local and regional solar electric projects to help the state meet its goal.
Local solar project development keeps the 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 |
Logan City |
All Northern Utah Jurisdictions (4) |
| Solar Viable Residences |
3,979 |
8,312 |
| Residential Potential (kW) |
20,292 |
42,387 |
| Total Market Potential (kW) |
79,143 |
201,334 |
| Annual Energy Production (kWh) |
104,785,000 |
270,593,000 |
| Equivalent Homes Powered |
9,009 |
23,265 |
| Economic Impact ($) |
$146 million |
$372 million |
| Workforce Impact (Jobs): |
760 |
1,933 |
| Environmental Benefit (acres trees) |
15,404 |
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 & Inspection Procedures
Permitting and inspection for solar PV systems in Logan City currently follow standard permitting procedures. The City is exploring streamlined processes for solar, including the use of simplified solar specific permit forms.
- Visit Logan City’s Community Development Department webpage for general information
- Contact Paul Taylor at Logan City’s Community Development Department for specific questions related to solar permitting: 435-716-9032 or paul.taylor@loganutah.org
Net Metering & Interconnection Procedures
The Logan City Light & Power Department is the electricity provider for Logan City. Solar related information is easily accessible online and direct links are below.
- Visit the Logan City Light & Power’s solar webpage for general information
- Contact Chris Niemann at the Logan City Light & Power for specific questions related to solar: (435) 716-9743 or chris.niemann@loganutah.org
- Net metering policy is available online
- Solar Installation Application is available online
- Green Power Program information is available online
- Real time power output from Logan City Light & Power’s solar array is online
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Solar Roadmap
This solar roadmap contains specific, actionable steps which can be pursued to improve permitting and inspection processes and develop solar friendly municipal regulations and guidelines. The roadmap also provides guidance on local market development activities to spread education, awareness, and adoption of solar by homeowners, businesses, and others. Each recommendation in the solar roadmap is supported with relevant reports, case studies, examples, and templates to support local and regional implementation efforts.
