Why this score?
Four weighted factors drive the Bay County risk score. Methodology is fully documented — each input is public data or a reasoned proxy.
Moderate in-county generation. Viable for mid-sized facilities, extension required for hyperscale.
Northwest Florida WMD — abundant water resources, low current demand.
Rural with significant open land. Most large parcels still available.
No known projects in this county or adjacent counties as of the latest filings.
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