Renewable Energy Ordinance and Development Standards
Summary
SB Energy wants to build up to 330 megawatts of solar on about 20,700 acres crossed by Highway 377, with a six-mile power line to the Cygnus switchyard. Rancher Andrew Crandall, who leases the land, spoke about losing a five-generation family ranch, while neighbors raised runoff, glare, highway safety, herbicide and cumulative-impact questions. No vote yet — it comes back for possible action at a future meeting.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
The developer projects $16 million in cumulative property tax revenue over 35 years — possibly more than double if ASR 42 is not extended — plus about 500 construction jobs.
Private landowners, SB Energy, SRP power customers and the county's tax base would benefit.
The Crandall family loses its leased ranch land, and nearby residents worry about runoff, highway glare and shrinking grazing land.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Supervisors Regular — November 10, 2026
SB Energy wants to build up to 330 megawatts of solar on about 20,700 acres crossed by Highway 377, with a six-mile power line to the Cygnus switchyard. Rancher Andrew Crandall, who leases the land, spoke about losing a five-generation family ranch, while neighbors raised runoff, glare, highway safety, herbicide and cumulative-impact questions. No vote yet — it comes back for possible action at a future meeting.
Board of Supervisors Regular — August 11, 2026
Residents and county officials debated the impacts, setbacks, water usage, and lighting requirements of large-scale wind and solar energy projects in Navajo County. Staff presented comparative data showing Navajo County's ordinance ranks among the most protective in the state.
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