Renewable Energy Opposition Tracker
A continuously updated record of local opposition to clean energy across the United States — county solar and wind moratoriums, battery storage bans, project rejections, developer withdrawals, and the lawsuits that follow. Every entry links to its source. Updated weekly from our In the Trenches reporting.
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Carlton County, Minnesota — Carlton County considers data center moratorium amid Google proposal
The Pine Journal reported Carlton County is considering a moratorium on data centers as residents attended a Google open house in nearby Hermantown seeking information about a proposed facility.
Genesee County, Michigan — Flint enacts one-year moratorium on data center development
The Genesee County View reported the City of Flint enacted a one-year moratorium on data center development to review its zoning regulations, prompting neighboring Genesee County communities to weigh similar steps.
Williams County, North Dakota — Williams County commission recommends one-mile wind turbine setback
The Williston Herald reported the Williams County commission recommended a setback ordinance that would require future wind turbines to be sited at least one mile from all residences; the measure has not yet been adopted.
Wisconsin — Town of Trenton commission pauses proposed solar farm after objections
Greater Milwaukee Today reported a local commission in the Town of Trenton paused a proposed solar farm after community members raised objections and demanded changes, opting to gather more information before proceeding.
Wexford County, Michigan — Wexford planning commission opens solar zoning review amid opposition
The Cadillac News reported the Wexford Joint Planning Commission opened a formal zoning review for a proposed solar project amid strong community opposition and scheduled a public hearing for additional input.
Clark County, Ohio — OPSB denies 180 MW Sloopy Solar — eighth Ohio solar rejection since 2020
The board found 'unanimous opposition from each local government entity,' including a Clark County commission opposition resolution, outweighed roughly $1.62M/year in local taxes and about 200 union construction jobs, Signal Ohio reported.
Apache County, Arizona — Planning commission recommends moratorium on all renewable energy projects
The White Mountain Independent reported the Apache County Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend a temporary moratorium on all renewable energy projects, sending the measure to the county Board of Supervisors for a final decision.
Montgomery County, Maryland — Councilmembers press data center moratorium bill ahead of public hearing
A Montgomery County news release said councilmembers Will Jawando and Kristin Mink called for strong protections ahead of a public hearing on Expedited Bill 24-26, which would temporarily halt new data center building permits while impacts are studied.
Reno County, Kansas — Reno County rejects proposed bans on battery storage and data centers
KWCH reported the Reno County Commission voted against proposed bans on battery energy storage systems and data centers, with commissioners describing the rejection as a 'for now' decision that could resurface.
Pender County, North Carolina — Appeals court upholds Pender County's denial of 2,360-acre solar farm
WECT reported the North Carolina Court of Appeals upheld Pender County's denial of a special use permit for a 2,360-acre solar farm, affirming the county's authority to reject the project.
Vermont — Vergennes battery storage project paused after neighbors raise safety concerns
WCAX reported that a proposed battery energy storage project in Vergennes, Vermont, is on pause after neighbors raised concerns about fire risk and the facility's proximity to homes.
Vermont — Proposed 5-MW Lowell solar farm draws formal opposition before state regulators
Energies Media reported that a proposed 5-MW solar farm on a community hayfield in Lowell, Vermont, has divided the town of roughly 800 residents and drawn formal opposition before state regulators.
Daviess County, Kentucky — Daviess County considers moratorium on battery storage and wind projects
The Owensboro Times reported that the Daviess County Fiscal Court is considering a moratorium that would temporarily halt applications for battery energy storage and wind energy projects; the court has not yet voted on the measure.
Stone County, Missouri — Stone County approves 12-month moratorium on data centers and energy projects
The Springfield News-Leader reported that Stone County's planning and zoning commission unanimously approved a 12-month moratorium on data centers, solar energy systems, wind energy conversion systems, and battery energy storage systems as data center proposals push into the Ozarks.
Ohio — Ohio Supreme Court blocks permit for 800-MW Oak Run Solar Project
Canary Media, via Megaproject, reported that the Ohio Supreme Court blocked a permit for the 800-MW Oak Run Solar Project, reversing part of the state siting board's prior approval; the project still has a pathway to completion but its future is uncertain.
Lee County, Georgia — Lee County officials reject 15.75-MW solar farm after public opposition
The Albany Herald reported that Lee County officials denied an application for a 15.75-MW solar farm submitted by Inman Solar on behalf of the Stovall family after residents turned out in force against the project.
Ottawa County, Michigan — Allendale Township enacts one-year moratorium on data centers and energy projects
MLive reported that Allendale Township's board in Ottawa County unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on data centers, solar and wind farms, and battery storage facilities on June 8, before any data center proposals had been received.
Jackson County, Missouri — Jackson County residents push 120-day data center and battery storage moratorium
The Kansas City Star reported Jackson County residents are pushing for a 120-day moratorium on zoning approvals for new data centers and battery energy storage system sites; the measure has not been enacted.
Onondaga County, New York — Clay sets public hearing on proposed 12-month data center moratorium
Syracuse.com reported the Town of Clay scheduled a June public hearing on a proposed 12-month moratorium on data center development, while the town also works on new zoning rules for battery energy storage systems.
Chautauqua County, New York — Chautauqua County Board of Health issues letter on wind turbines and battery storage
The Observer reported the Chautauqua County Board of Health issued a formal letter with recommendations to municipalities regarding wind turbines and battery energy storage facilities; the recommendations are advisory rather than an enacted restriction.
Methodology & Sourcing
Entries are compiled weekly from local and trade press coverage identified during our In the Trenches opposition reporting. Every entry links to the source that reported it; we record what sources report and do not independently assert the legal status of any ordinance. Entries marked Verified have been additionally checked by our editors against the cited source; all others are labeled Reported.
Dates reflect what the data supports: “Week of” entries carry the date of the weekly report that surfaced them (the underlying action occurred that week or shortly before); exact dates, months, or years appear where sources state them, and are shown at that precision.
This tracker complements — and gratefully acknowledges — the annual Columbia Law Sabin Center Opposition Report and the DOE/NREL siting ordinance databases, which document the underlying ordinances at annual cadence. Corrections: contact us.
Citing this tracker: cite as “CleanPowerDaily Opposition Tracker” with a link to this page or the relevant state page. Free to reference with attribution.