{"dataset":"CleanPowerDaily US Renewable Energy Opposition Tracker","url":"https://cleanpowerdaily.com/opposition-tracker","methodology":"https://cleanpowerdaily.com/opposition-tracker#methodology","citation":"Cite as: CleanPowerDaily Opposition Tracker, https://cleanpowerdaily.com/opposition-tracker. Free to reference with attribution.","generated_at":"2026-07-23T21:48:36.870Z","event_count":115,"events":[{"state":"Missouri","county":"St. Charles","locality":null,"technology":"data_center","action_type":"ban","action_date":"2026-07-17","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"St. Charles County officials approve half-year ban on data center projects, alter senior t","summary":"St. Charles County leaders unanimously approved a six-month ban on large-scale data center developments in the county. The moratorium reflects local concerns about rapid data center expansion.","source_url":"https://www.stlpr.org/government-politics-issues/2026-07-14/st-charles-county-officials-approve-half-year-ban-on-data-center-projects-alter-senior-tax-freeze","source_name":"STLPR"},{"state":"California","county":null,"locality":null,"technology":"data_center","action_type":"withdrawal","action_date":"2026-07-17","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Residents of one California town cause developer to withdraw local data center proposal","summary":"Residents of El Segundo successfully caused a developer to withdraw a proposal to replace an existing hotel with a massive data center during a Planning Commission meeting. Community opposition directly led to the project's withdrawal.","source_url":"https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/07/16/el-segundo-residents-cause-developer-to-withdraw-local-data-center-proposal/","source_name":"The Mercury News"},{"state":"New York","county":null,"locality":null,"technology":"mixed","action_type":"moratorium","action_date":"2026-07-17","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Chautauqua keeps moratoriums on energy projects","summary":"The town of Chautauqua extended its moratoriums on wind, solar, and battery storage energy projects for at least another year. Officials confirmed there are currently no such projects in the town and intend to keep it that way.","source_url":"https://www.observertoday.com/news/top-stories/2026/07/chautauqua-keeps-moratoriums-on-energy-projects/","source_name":"observertoday.com"},{"state":"North Dakota","county":"Williams","locality":null,"technology":"wind","action_type":"restriction","action_date":"2026-07-17","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Williams County Commission approves 1-mile wind turbine setback in 3-1 vote","summary":"Williams County Commission approved a 1-mile setback requirement for new wind turbines from all occupied dwellings in a 3-1 vote. The measure followed months of community discussion and represents a significant restriction on wind development.","source_url":"https://www.willistonherald.com/news/local/williams-county-commission-approves-1-mile-wind-turbine-setback-in-3-1-vote","source_name":"Williston Herald"},{"state":"Kentucky","county":null,"locality":null,"technology":"solar","action_type":"rejection","action_date":"2026-07-17","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Lexington planners reject large-scale solar in farm zones","summary":"Lexington city planners rejected a recommendation that would have allowed large-scale solar farms in the city's agricultural zones. The decision effectively blocks utility-scale solar expansion into farm areas.","source_url":"https://lexingtonky.news/2026/07/11/lexington-planners-reject-large-scale-solar-in-farm-zones/","source_name":"The Lexington Times"},{"state":"Maryland","county":null,"locality":null,"technology":"solar","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-07-17","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"County, land owner at odds over solar farm","summary":"A proposed 4.95-megawatt solar project outside Pocomoke City prompted the town's mayor to call for a broader review of utility-scale solar policy. The county and land owner are at odds over the project.","source_url":"https://www.octodaydispatch.com/news/county-land-owner-at-odds-over-solar-farm/article_906bc684-b440-4f50-bf51-cbe968f3c509.html","source_name":"OC Today-Dispatch"},{"state":"Illinois","county":null,"locality":null,"technology":"solar","action_type":"rejection","action_date":"2026-07-17","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Aligned’s newest solar deal used automation to navigate local opposition","summary":"A zoning board in Illinois rejected a community solar project, prompting Planted Solar to deploy automation and robotics to reduce its footprint and navigate local opposition. The article focuses on how the developer adapted after the rejection.","source_url":"https://www.latitudemedia.com/news/aligneds-newest-solar-deal-used-automation-to-navigate-local-opposition/","source_name":"Latitude Media"},{"state":"Virginia","county":null,"locality":null,"technology":"solar","action_type":"rejection","action_date":"2026-07-17","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Suffolk rejects small solar farm that drew neighbors' opposition","summary":"Suffolk City Council unanimously rejected a small solar farm on Old Myrtle Road after neighbors opposed the project's impact on the rural area. Councilmember Timothy Johnson noted the project was 'out of place.'","source_url":"https://www.whro.org/local-government/2026-07-16/suffolk-rejects-small-solar-farm-that-drew-neighbors-opposition","source_name":"WHRO"},{"state":"Maryland","county":null,"locality":null,"technology":"data_center","action_type":"moratorium","action_date":"2026-07-10","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Local Maryland governments pause data center development","summary":"Frederick and Montgomery counties enacted six-month pauses on data center development, while Prince George's County is considering a two-year moratorium.","source_url":"https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/maryland/local-maryland-governments-pause-data-center-development/4125549/","source_name":"NBC4 Washington"},{"state":"Indiana","county":null,"locality":null,"technology":"data_center","action_type":"moratorium","action_date":"2026-07-10","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Nearly a third of Indiana counties have moved to restrict data centers","summary":"Nearly a third of Indiana counties have enacted moratoriums, bans, or new ordinances restricting data center development as the state courts large-scale projects.","source_url":"https://www.wfyi.org/statewide/2026-07-06/indiana-counties-data-center-moratoriums-bans-2026","source_name":"WFYI"},{"state":"New York","county":null,"locality":null,"technology":"data_center","action_type":"moratorium","action_date":"2026-07-10","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Clay pumps the brakes on data centers, while moving forward with battery energy storage sy","summary":"The Town of Clay adopted a year-long moratorium on data centers while separately moving forward with regulations for battery energy storage systems.","source_url":"https://www.aol.com/articles/clay-pumps-breaks-data-centers-134443000.html","source_name":"AOL.com"},{"state":"California","county":"Santa Cruz","locality":null,"technology":"battery","action_type":"withdrawal","action_date":"2026-07-10","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"BESS developer opts for California Energy Commission fast-track approval after facing loca","summary":"New Leaf Energy withdrew its BESS application in Santa Cruz County due to local ordinance obstacles, opting instead for California Energy Commission fast-track approval.","source_url":"https://www.energy-storage.news/bess-developer-opts-for-california-energy-commission-fast-track-approval-after-facing-local-county-ordinance-obstacles/","source_name":"Energy-Storage.News"},{"state":"North Dakota","county":"Ward","locality":null,"technology":"battery","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-07-10","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Commission seeks more review of battery storage ordinance","summary":"The Ward County Commission sent a proposed battery storage zoning ordinance back to the planning commission for further review after extensive discussion.","source_url":"https://www.minotdailynews.com/news/local-news/2026/07/commission-seeks-more-review-of-battery-storage-ordinance/","source_name":"minotdailynews.com"},{"state":"New York","county":null,"locality":null,"technology":"data_center","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-07-10","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Area fully plugged in to data center debate","summary":"The Town of Portland passed a resolution signaling caution over data center development, sparking a broader community debate in the area about the projects.","source_url":"https://www.observertoday.com/news/top-stories/2026/07/area-fully-plugged-in-to-data-center-debate/","source_name":"observertoday.com"},{"state":"Michigan","county":null,"locality":null,"technology":"mixed","action_type":"withdrawal","action_date":"2026-07-10","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"How a Rural Michigan Community Stopped a Proposed 1.4-Gigawatt Power Plant","summary":"Rural Michigan community residents successfully opposed a proposed 1.4-gigawatt Consumers Energy power plant, leading the utility to abandon the project.","source_url":"https://www.agriculture.com/partners-how-a-rural-michigan-community-stopped-a-proposed-1-4-gigawatt-power-plant-12013193","source_name":"Successful Farming"},{"state":"Louisiana","county":"Washington","locality":null,"technology":"solar","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-07-10","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Parish Council will consider solar moratorium in special meeting Thursday","summary":"The Washington Parish Council is considering a temporary moratorium on solar farm approvals in a special meeting.","source_url":"https://www.era-leader.com/parish-council-will-consider-solar-moratorium-special-meeting-thursday","source_name":"The Era-Leader"},{"state":"Massachusetts","county":null,"locality":null,"technology":"battery","action_type":"rejection","action_date":"2026-07-03","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"State board approves controversial battery storage projects in Oakham and Tewksbury","summary":"Massachusetts' siting board approved battery storage projects in both Tewksbury and Oakham despite community concerns over safety and environmental impact.","source_url":"https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2026/07/02/oakham-tewksbury-bess-approved.html","source_name":"The Business Journals"},{"state":"New York","county":"Westchester","locality":null,"technology":"battery","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-07-03","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Is a big new battery pack in Croton's future?","summary":"A proposed large battery energy storage system in Croton is being examined amid community questions about its suitability, with the article exploring local concerns.","source_url":"https://thecrotonchronicle.substack.com/p/is-a-big-new-battery-pack-in-crotons","source_name":"The Croton Chronicle"},{"state":"Massachusetts","county":"Middlesex","locality":null,"technology":"battery","action_type":"rejection","action_date":"2026-07-03","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"State Approves Battery Storage Project Near Andover Line Despite Local Opposition","summary":"State regulators approved a controversial battery energy storage facility near the Andover-Tewksbury line despite significant local opposition to the project.","source_url":"https://andovermanews.com/state-approves-battery-storage-project-near-andover-line-despite-local-opposition/","source_name":"Andover News"},{"state":"Michigan","county":null,"locality":null,"technology":"mixed","action_type":"litigation","action_date":"2026-07-03","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Townships ask Michigan Supreme Court to hear permitting fight for wind, solar farms","summary":"Some 79 Michigan townships and counties are asking the state Supreme Court to intervene in their legal challenge to state permitting rules that override local control over wind, solar, and battery storage projects.","source_url":"https://www.mlive.com/environment/2026/06/townships-ask-michigan-supreme-court-to-hear-permitting-fight-for-wind-solar-farms.html","source_name":"MLive.com"},{"state":"Alabama","county":"Baldwin","locality":null,"technology":"solar","action_type":"moratorium","action_date":"2026-07-03","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Stockton zoning referendum passes","summary":"The Stockton zoning referendum passed, establishing zoning for the area and potentially triggering a 180-day development moratorium relevant to a proposed solar project.","source_url":"https://www.lagniappemobile.com/news/stockton-zoning-referendum-passes/article_285ff049-0056-4232-864d-9ce2bc665cb4.html","source_name":"Lagniappe Daily"},{"state":"Alabama","county":"Baldwin","locality":null,"technology":"solar","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-07-03","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Stockton voters weigh in on zoning referendum as solar project moves forward","summary":"Stockton voters weighed in on a zoning referendum that, if passed, would trigger a 180-day development moratorium in the area where a solar project is moving forward.","source_url":"https://www.fox10tv.com/2026/06/30/stockton-voters-weigh-zoning-referendum-solar-project-moves-forward/","source_name":"Fox 10 News"},{"state":"Minnesota","county":"Carlton","locality":null,"technology":"data_center","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-06-26","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Carlton County considers data center moratorium amid Google proposal","summary":"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.","source_url":"https://www.pinejournal.com/news/local/google-open-house-draws-crowd-as-carlton-county-considers-moratorium","source_name":"Pine Journal"},{"state":"Michigan","county":"Genesee","locality":"Flint","technology":"data_center","action_type":"moratorium","action_date":"2026-06-26","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Flint enacts one-year moratorium on data center development","summary":"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.","source_url":"https://geneseecountyview.com/articles/news/local-governments-react-to-flints-one-year-moratorium-on-data-centers/","source_name":"Genesee County View"},{"state":"North Dakota","county":"Williams","locality":null,"technology":"wind","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-06-26","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Williams County planning commission recommends one-mile wind turbine setback","summary":"The Williston Herald reported the Williams County Planning & Zoning Commission recommended increasing wind turbine setbacks to one mile from occupied and unoccupied homes and farmsteads; the county commission's final adoption vote was expected July 7.","source_url":"https://www.willistonherald.com/news/local/commission-recommends-wind-turbine-setback","source_name":"Williston Herald"},{"state":"Wisconsin","county":"Washington","locality":"Trenton","technology":"solar","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-06-26","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Town of Trenton commission pauses proposed solar farm after objections","summary":"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.","source_url":"https://www.gmtoday.com/daily_news/news/trenton-solar-farm-opposition/article_5bc8deb2-e258-5547-b70d-58e52414b7c9.html","source_name":"Greater Milwaukee Today"},{"state":"Michigan","county":"Wexford","locality":null,"technology":"solar","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-06-26","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Wexford planning commission opens solar zoning review amid opposition","summary":"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.","source_url":"https://www.cadillacnews.com/news/wjpc-opens-solar-farm-zoning-review-schedules-public-hearing-amid-strong-opposition/article_9ad86eec-38e5-42df-ae4c-defc5dbadbae.html","source_name":"Cadillac News"},{"state":"Ohio","county":"Clark","locality":"Harmony Township","technology":"solar","action_type":"rejection","action_date":"2026-06-24","date_precision":"day","status":"verified","title":"OPSB denies 180 MW Sloopy Solar — eighth Ohio solar rejection since 2020","summary":"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.","source_url":"https://signalohio.org/clark-county-sloopy-solar-farm-is-eighth-killed-by-ohio-officials-since-2020/","source_name":"Signal Ohio"},{"state":"Arizona","county":"Apache","locality":null,"technology":"mixed","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-06-19","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Planning commission recommends moratorium on new renewable energy permit applications","summary":"The White Mountain Independent reported the Apache County Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-2 to recommend a temporary moratorium on new renewable energy conditional use permit applications while the county rewrites its ordinance; the Board of Supervisors makes the final decision.","source_url":"https://www.wmicentral.com/news/apache-countys-renewable-energy-moratorium-recommendation-part-1-the-foundations/article_2c71e5fb-22c6-4821-9eca-d8b707cc3937.html","source_name":"White Mountain Independent"},{"state":"Maryland","county":"Montgomery","locality":null,"technology":"data_center","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-06-19","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Councilmembers press data center moratorium bill ahead of public hearing","summary":"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.","source_url":"https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/councilmembers-jawando-mink-call-diligence-strong-protections-residents-environment-ahead-data-center-moratorium-public-hearing","source_name":"Montgomery County Council"},{"state":"Kansas","county":"Reno","locality":null,"technology":"mixed","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-06-19","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Reno County rejects proposed bans on battery storage and data centers","summary":"KWCH reported the Reno County Commission declined to adopt proposed bans on battery energy storage systems and data centers at a special meeting, with commissioners saying they wanted to investigate the issues before making decisions.","source_url":"https://www.kwch.com/2026/06/17/bans-battery-energy-storage-systems-data-centers-rejected-reno-county-now/","source_name":"KWCH"},{"state":"North Carolina","county":"Pender","locality":null,"technology":"solar","action_type":"litigation","action_date":"2026-06-19","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Appeals court upholds Pender County's denial of 2,360-acre solar farm","summary":"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.","source_url":"https://www.wect.com/2026/06/18/court-upholds-pender-countys-denial-2360-acre-solar-farm/?outputType=amp","source_name":"WECT"},{"state":"Vermont","county":"Addison","locality":"Vergennes","technology":"battery","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-06-12","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Vergennes battery storage project paused after neighbors raise safety concerns","summary":"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.","source_url":"https://www.wcax.com/2026/06/10/neighbors-raise-concerns-over-battery-storage-plan-vergennes/","source_name":"WCAX"},{"state":"Vermont","county":null,"locality":"Lowell","technology":"solar","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-06-12","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Proposed 5-MW Lowell solar farm draws formal opposition before state regulators","summary":"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.","source_url":"https://energiesmedia.com/lowell-vermont-solar-farm-opposition/","source_name":"Energies Media"},{"state":"Kentucky","county":"Daviess","locality":null,"technology":"mixed","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-06-12","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Daviess County considers moratorium on battery storage and wind projects","summary":"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.","source_url":"https://www.owensborotimes.com/news/2026/06/daviess-fiscal-court-to-consider-moratorium-on-battery-storage-wind-energy-projects/","source_name":"Owensboro Times"},{"state":"Ohio","county":null,"locality":null,"technology":"solar","action_type":"litigation","action_date":"2026-06-12","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Ohio Supreme Court blocks permit for 800-MW Oak Run Solar Project","summary":"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.","source_url":"https://megaproject.com/news/powerplant/ohio-has-blocked-a-lot-of-wind-and-solar-its-residents-pay-the-price","source_name":"Canary Media via Megaproject"},{"state":"Georgia","county":"Lee","locality":null,"technology":"solar","action_type":"rejection","action_date":"2026-06-12","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Lee County officials reject 15.75-MW solar farm after public opposition","summary":"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.","source_url":"https://albanyherald.com/uncategorized/public-opposition-sinks-proposed-lee-county-solar-farm/","source_name":"Albany Herald"},{"state":"Michigan","county":"Ottawa","locality":"Allendale Township","technology":"mixed","action_type":"moratorium","action_date":"2026-06-08","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Allendale Township enacts one-year moratorium on data centers and energy projects","summary":"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.","source_url":"https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2026/06/ottawa-county-community-passes-1-year-moratorium-on-data-centers.html","source_name":"MLive"},{"state":"Missouri","county":"Jackson","locality":null,"technology":"mixed","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-06-05","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Jackson County weighs 120-day data center and battery storage moratorium","summary":"The Kansas City Star reported the Jackson County Legislature was weighing a 120-day moratorium on land-use applications for data centers and battery storage in unincorporated areas, proposed by Legislative Vice Chair Sean Smith, citing widespread resident opposition; it had not been enacted at the time.","source_url":"https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315969377.html","source_name":"The Kansas City Star"},{"state":"New York","county":"Onondaga","locality":"Clay","technology":"data_center","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-06-05","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Clay sets public hearing on proposed 12-month data center moratorium","summary":"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.","source_url":"https://www.syracuse.com/news/2026/06/clay-sets-june-hearing-on-12-month-data-center-moratorium.html","source_name":"Syracuse.com"},{"state":"New York","county":"Chautauqua","locality":null,"technology":"mixed","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-06-05","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Chautauqua County Board of Health issues letter on wind turbines and battery storage","summary":"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.","source_url":"https://www.observertoday.com/news/top-stories/2026/06/board-of-health-pens-letter-regarding-turbines-battery-storage/","source_name":"The Observer"},{"state":"Wisconsin","county":"Marathon","locality":null,"technology":"wind","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-06-05","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Marathon County schedules public forum on contested wind farm proposal","summary":"The Wausau Pilot & Review reported a proposed wind farm has stirred debate in Marathon County, prompting the county government to schedule a public forum to gather resident input before any formal siting decision.","source_url":"https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2026/06/01/wind-farm-proposal-stirs-debate-in-marathon-county-and-the-county-wants-to-hear-from-you/","source_name":"Wausau Pilot & Review"},{"state":"Maryland","county":"Harford","locality":"Jarrettsville","technology":"solar","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-06-05","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Harford County Council votes unanimously to formally oppose Chrome Hill solar farm","summary":"The Baltimore Sun reported Harford County Council members voted unanimously to send a formal letter opposing the proposed 44-acre Chrome Hill solar farm near Jarrettsville; the letter is an official statement of opposition, not a permit denial.","source_url":"https://www.baltimoresun.com/2026/06/01/harford-solar-farm/","source_name":"The Baltimore Sun"},{"state":"Michigan","county":"Hillsdale","locality":"Fayette Township","technology":"solar","action_type":"rejection","action_date":"2026-06-05","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Southwest Michigan township denies utility-scale solar expansion","summary":"The Center Square reported a southwest Michigan township denied the expansion of a utility-scale solar project following months of sustained public opposition.","source_url":"https://www.thecentersquare.com/michigan/article_54e867f8-c92c-4e63-baf3-d7e320969cd8.amp.html","source_name":"The Center Square"},{"state":"Michigan","county":"Hillsdale","locality":"Fayette Township","technology":"solar","action_type":"rejection","action_date":"2026-06-05","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Fayette Township planners unanimously reject Heartwood Solar II expansion","summary":"MLive reported the Fayette Township Planning Commission unanimously denied Ranger Power's roughly 1,400-acre Heartwood Solar II expansion after months of contentious public meetings, per corroborating coverage from WILX and The Hillsdalian.","source_url":"https://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/2026/06/michigan-township-rejects-plan-to-turn-farmland-into-industrial-solar-but-it-might-not-end-there.html","source_name":"MLive"},{"state":"Michigan","county":null,"locality":"Allendale Township","technology":"mixed","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-05-29","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Allendale Township weighs one-year moratorium on data centers, solar, wind, batteries","summary":"MLive reported Allendale Township is weighing a one-year moratorium covering data centers, battery storage, large-scale solar farms, and wind farms before any proposals have been submitted, with a board of trustees vote set for its June 8 meeting.","source_url":"https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2026/05/west-michigan-township-weighs-one-year-moratorium-on-data-centers-solar-farms.html?outputType=amp","source_name":"MLive"},{"state":"Kentucky","county":"McLean","locality":null,"technology":"wind","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-05-29","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"McLean County Fiscal Court holds first reading of wind energy moratorium","summary":"The Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer reported the McLean County Fiscal Court is considering a temporary moratorium on wind energy conversion systems, with the first reading of the proposed ordinance already held before any projects have been proposed.","source_url":"https://www.paxtonmedia.com/news/owensboro_messenger_inquirer/mclean-fiscal-court-considers-wind-energy-moratorium/article_56ea5d96-63c4-5b7a-a554-0c10d2933a31.html","source_name":"Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer"},{"state":"Kansas","county":null,"locality":"Osawatomie","technology":"data_center","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-05-29","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Osawatomie residents push for moratorium on proposed data center","summary":"KMBC reported residents of Osawatomie, Kansas, are pushing for a moratorium on a proposed data center, saying the facility would strain local resources and bring negative impacts that outweigh promised economic gains.","source_url":"https://www.kmbc.com/article/osawatomie-kansas-data-center-opposition-controversy/71435993","source_name":"KMBC"},{"state":"New Mexico","county":"Socorro","locality":null,"technology":"data_center","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-05-29","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Rep. Vasquez urges Socorro County to approve data center moratorium","summary":"Source New Mexico reported U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez called on Socorro County officials to approve a temporary moratorium on new data centers following controversy over a Canadian company's proposed project.","source_url":"https://sourcenm.com/briefs/us-rep-vasquez-calls-for-new-mexico-county-to-approve-data-center-moratorium/","source_name":"Source New Mexico"},{"state":"North Carolina","county":null,"locality":"Charlotte","technology":"data_center","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-05-29","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Charlotte residents demand proposed 150-day data center moratorium at hearing","summary":"WFAE reported residents packed a Charlotte City Council public hearing to demand a proposed 150-day moratorium on new data center development, with the overwhelming majority of speakers opposing further projects.","source_url":"https://www.wfae.org/energy-environment/2026-05-27/charlotte-residents-demand-moratorium-on-data-centers-during-public-hearing","source_name":"WFAE"},{"state":"South Carolina","county":"Berkeley","locality":"Cross","technology":"solar","action_type":"repeal","action_date":"2026-05-29","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Berkeley County Council lifts moratorium blocking Sandy Run Solar in 3-2 vote","summary":"The Post and Courier reported Berkeley County Council voted 3-2 to lift a large-scale development moratorium that had blocked the Sandy Run Solar project near Cross, drawing anger from residents who had fought to keep the pause in place.","source_url":"https://www.postandcourier.com/news/berkeley-county-council-votes-development-cross-solar-project/article_070e0975-3770-4f9f-9a5a-b5709f74e2a1.html","source_name":"Post and Courier"},{"state":"Arizona","county":"Apache","locality":null,"technology":"wind","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-05-22","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Apache County P&Z considers path toward moratorium on renewable energy projects","summary":"The White Mountain Independent reported residents packed a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to press wind energy concerns, and commissioners responded by considering a path toward a moratorium on renewable energy projects in the county.","source_url":"http://www.wmicentral.com/news/apache-county-p-z-considers-path-to-moratorium-as-residents-press-wind-concerns/article_f2907425-efa1-436b-9bdd-5416dca1fc91.html","source_name":"White Mountain Independent"},{"state":"Maine","county":"Hancock","locality":"Sullivan","technology":"solar","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-05-22","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Sullivan Planning Board votes to pursue moratorium on non-rooftop solar projects","summary":"Inside Climate News reported that state Senate candidate Graham Platner voted as a Sullivan Planning Board member to pursue a moratorium on all solar projects other than rooftop installations while the town developed permitting rules.","source_url":"https://insideclimatenews.org/news/17052026/graham-platner-rooftop-solar-moratorium-maine/","source_name":"Inside Climate News"},{"state":"Washington","county":"Thurston","locality":null,"technology":"battery","action_type":"litigation","action_date":"2026-05-22","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Residents bring formal appeal of battery storage project to Thurston County commissioners","summary":"The Olympian reported residents opposed to a proposed battery energy storage facility in southern Thurston County brought a formal appeal before county commissioners after the project had cleared a lower review.","source_url":"https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article315833700.html","source_name":"The Olympian"},{"state":"Minnesota","county":null,"locality":null,"technology":"battery","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-05-22","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Administrative law judge recommends denying Shell Rock River battery storage permits","summary":"Waverly Newspapers reported a Minnesota administrative law judge recommended denying permits for a battery storage facility along the Shell Rock River, citing environmental concerns; the recommendation goes to state regulators for a final decision.","source_url":"http://www.communitynewspapergroup.com/waverly_newspapers/environmental-concerns-drive-recommendation-to-deny-shell-rock-river-bess/article_37c79944-0baa-4056-8d6d-c5394b0000d6.html","source_name":"Waverly Newspapers"},{"state":"New York","county":null,"locality":null,"technology":"battery","action_type":"litigation","action_date":"2026-05-22","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Judge issues restraining order on Adirondack Park's first utility-scale battery project","summary":"The Adirondack Explorer reported a judge issued a temporary restraining order on what would be the Adirondack Park's first utility-scale battery installation, as towns across the region impose their own battery storage moratoriums.","source_url":"https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/environment/energy/one-by-one-adirondack-towns-put-brakes-on-battery-storage-facilities/","source_name":"Adirondack Explorer"},{"state":"New York","county":"Essex","locality":"Ticonderoga","technology":"battery","action_type":"moratorium","action_date":"2026-05-22","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Ticonderoga Town Board enacts moratorium on battery energy storage facilities","summary":"NBC5 reported the Ticonderoga Town Board voted unanimously to impose a moratorium on battery energy storage facilities following a public meeting, part of a wider wave of local BESS freezes across New York.","source_url":"https://www.mynbc5.com/article/ticonderoga-battery-storage-facility-moratorium/71348950","source_name":"NBC5"},{"state":"Ohio","county":"Champaign","locality":"Urbana Township","technology":"solar","action_type":"withdrawal","action_date":"2026-05-19","date_precision":"day","status":"verified","title":"RWE withdraws 116 MW Hillclimber Solar in Champaign County","summary":"RWE filed to withdraw its 116.5 MW solar and 40 MW battery Hillclimber project; the siting board accepted the withdrawal in late June, per WYSO and the Urbana Daily Citizen.","source_url":"https://www.wyso.org/environment-news/2026-06-25/western-ohio-solar-project-rejected-by-state-regulator-another-withdraws-plans","source_name":"WYSO"},{"state":"Illinois","county":"Morgan","locality":null,"technology":"data_center","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-05-15","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Morgan County board weighs data center zoning regulations without adopting rules","summary":"The Journal Courier reported Morgan County commissioners and residents debated at a county board meeting how, or whether, to regulate data center development through local zoning, with no final regulations adopted and the matter left unresolved.","source_url":"https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/morgan-county-data-center-zoning-weighed-meeting-22253403.php","source_name":"Journal Courier"},{"state":"South Carolina","county":"Berkeley","locality":"Cross","technology":"solar","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-05-15","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Berkeley County panel advances plan to lift Cross solar moratorium for 1,500-acre farm","summary":"ABC News 4 reported a Berkeley County panel advanced a plan to lift a moratorium on large-scale solar development in Cross, clearing the way for a 1,500-acre solar farm despite boos and emotional pleas from residents; the proposal still faces additional approval stages.","source_url":"https://abcnews4.com/news/local/berkeley-county-panel-advances-plan-to-lift-cross-moratorium-for-1500-acre-solar-farm-data-centers-panel-advances-plan-to-lift-cross-moratorium-for-solar-farm-acres-land-debate-outcry-public-charleston-south-carolina-lowcountry-politics-news","source_name":"ABC News 4"},{"state":"Illinois","county":"Winnebago","locality":null,"technology":"solar","action_type":"rejection","action_date":"2026-05-15","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Winnebago County zoning board unanimously rejects 28-acre solar farm near orchard","summary":"WIFR reported the Winnebago County Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to reject Pivot Energy's proposed 28-acre solar farm sited next to Curran's Apple Orchard near Rockford, after opponents raised concerns about its proximity to the agritourism landmark.","source_url":"https://www.wifr.com/2026/05/14/winnebago-county-zoning-board-votes-down-proposed-solar-project-next-currans-orchard/","source_name":"WIFR"},{"state":"Wyoming","county":"Lincoln","locality":null,"technology":"solar","action_type":"rejection","action_date":"2026-05-15","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Public outcry prompts developer to shelve Wyoming's first community solar farm","summary":"Cowboy State Daily reported Lincoln County commissioners denied the project's conditional use permit at developer Lower Valley Energy's own request after strong public opposition over views and groundwater; the utility says it is exploring alternative sites.","source_url":"https://cowboystatedaily.com/2026/05/08/public-outcry-kills-wyomings-first-community-solar-farm-project/","source_name":"Cowboy State Daily"},{"state":"Washington","county":"King","locality":"Snoqualmie","technology":"battery","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-05-08","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Hundreds march against proposed Snoqualmie battery storage facility","summary":"MSN carried a report that hundreds of Snoqualmie residents marched against a proposed lithium-ion battery storage facility hours before the developer submitted its permit application, citing fire risk, chemical exposure and residential proximity.","source_url":"https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/snoqualmie-neighbors-rally-against-battery-storage-facility-as-permit-application-looms/ar-AA21MJ0F?ocid=BingNewsVerp","source_name":"MSN"},{"state":"Massachusetts","county":"Hampden","locality":"Southwick","technology":"mixed","action_type":"repeal","action_date":"2026-05-08","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Massachusetts AG strikes down Southwick solar and battery moratorium","summary":"MassLive reported the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office ruled against Southwick's temporary moratorium on solar arrays and battery energy storage systems; further specifics pending editor verification of the paywalled source.","source_url":"https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2026/05/ag-rules-against-southwicks-temporary-moratorium-on-solar-arrays-and-bess-systems.html","source_name":"MassLive"},{"state":"Colorado","county":"Grand","locality":null,"technology":"mixed","action_type":"moratorium","action_date":"2026-05-08","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Grand County extends commercial solar and wind moratorium through June 2027","summary":"Sky-Hi News reported Grand County commissioners unanimously extended a two-year moratorium on commercial-scale solar and wind projects through June 2027 to allow time to develop land-use regulations.","source_url":"https://www.skyhinews.com/news/two-year-moratorium-on-commercial-alternative-energy-projects-in-grand-county-continues-until-june-2027/","source_name":"Sky-Hi News"},{"state":"Ohio","county":"Richland","locality":null,"technology":"mixed","action_type":"ban","action_date":"2026-05-08","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Ballot initiative to reverse Richland County wind and solar ban narrowly fails","summary":"Canary Media reported a ballot initiative to reverse Richland County's ban on wind and solar farms narrowly failed, leaving the county's ban in place.","source_url":"https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/land-use/resident-campaign-fails-ohio-renewables-ban","source_name":"Canary Media"},{"state":"Michigan","county":null,"locality":"Richland Township","technology":"solar","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-05-08","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Consumers Energy solar park draws divisive public hearings in Richland Township","summary":"ARC West Michigan reported Consumers Energy's proposed solar park in Richland Township faced divisive public hearings centered on agricultural land conversion, with the hearing process continuing.","source_url":"https://arcwestmichigan.com/news/local/divisive-liberty-solar-farm-public-hearing-process-consumers-energy-application-comment-land-fertile-farmers-power-energy-richland-township-infrastructure-western-michigan","source_name":"ARC West Michigan"},{"state":"Louisiana","county":"Iberville","locality":"Plaquemine","technology":"solar","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-05-08","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Residents oppose Entergy's 200 MW Cypress Harvest solar project in Plaquemine","summary":"Plaquemine Post South reported about 70 residents opposed Entergy's proposed 200 MW, roughly 1,660-acre Cypress Harvest Solar Project, citing property values, flooding and groundwater concerns after learning of the plan on social media less than a week earlier.","source_url":"https://www.postsouth.com/story/news/local/2026/05/04/iberville-parish-entergy-cypress-harvest-solar-project-forest-grove-subdivision-chris-daigle/89892113007/","source_name":"Plaquemine Post South"},{"state":"Michigan","county":"Hillsdale","locality":"Fayette Township","technology":"solar","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-05-07","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Fayette Township postpones decision on Heartwood Solar II for second time","summary":"The Hillsdale Daily News reported Fayette Township planning commissioners postponed a decision on Ranger Power's Heartwood Solar II project for a second time, with the chair opening the May 7 session by urging respect after a complaint that someone felt physically threatened at a prior hearing.","source_url":"https://www.hillsdale.net/story/business/energy-resource/2026/05/11/fayette-twp-commissioners-warn-public-to-treat-everyone-with-respect/89991140007/","source_name":"Hillsdale Daily News"},{"state":"Michigan","county":"Ottawa","locality":"Zeeland Township","technology":"solar","action_type":"litigation","action_date":"2026-05-01","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Zeeland Township and neighbors formally intervene against Ottawa County solar farm","summary":"Fox 17 reported neighbors in Zeeland and Jamestown townships took formal steps to become participants in the state review of a proposed Ottawa County solar farm, a move giving them legal standing to challenge it, with Zeeland Township joining the opposition.","source_url":"https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/holland-zeeland/neighbors-zeeland-township-take-steps-to-oppose-proposed-solar-farm-in-ottawa-county","source_name":"Fox 17"},{"state":"Kansas","county":"Douglas","locality":null,"technology":"data_center","action_type":"restriction","action_date":"2026-04-24","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Douglas County keeps data centers and crypto mines on hold pending regulations","summary":"The Lawrence Journal-World reported that Douglas County officials are keeping data center and cryptocurrency mining applications on hold while the county develops formal regulations, while stopping short of enacting a formal moratorium.","source_url":"https://www2.ljworld.com/news/county-government/2026/apr/25/no-moratorium-but-no-green-light-douglas-county-keeps-data-centers-and-crypto-mines-on-hold-until-regulations-developed/","source_name":"Lawrence Journal-World"},{"state":"Washington","county":"San Juan","locality":"Decatur Island","technology":"solar","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-04-24","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"OPALCO schedules special vote on Decatur Island solar expansion amid calls for delay","summary":"The Islands' Weekly reported that Orcas Power and Light Cooperative scheduled a special vote on its Decatur Island solar expansion as more than 30 community members urged a delay until new board members are seated in an ongoing cooperative election.","source_url":"https://www.islandsweekly.com/2026/04/29/opalco-schedules-special-vote-on-decatur-solar-expansion-as-community-members-urge-delay/","source_name":"Islands' Weekly"},{"state":"Kansas","county":"Sedgwick","locality":null,"technology":"mixed","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-04-24","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Planning commission defers decision on 1,500-acre Galena solar and battery project","summary":"KWCH reported that the Sedgwick County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission tabled a decision on the nearly 1,500-acre Galena solar and battery storage project after a public hearing drew dozens of speakers on both sides, leaving the proposal pending.","source_url":"https://www.kwch.com/2026/04/29/planning-commission-defers-decision-galena-solar-project/","source_name":"KWCH"},{"state":"Iowa","county":"Worth","locality":null,"technology":"wind","action_type":"litigation","action_date":"2026-04-24","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Iowa Supreme Court upholds Worth County wind moratorium and ordinance","summary":"Oklahoma Energy Today reported that the Iowa Supreme Court upheld Worth County's moratorium on wind farm development and the county's first wind ordinance, rejecting a challenge from developer Worthwhile Wind, which had planned 55 turbines costing roughly $300 million.","source_url":"https://www.okenergytoday.com/2026/04/court-upholds-wind-farm-moratorium/","source_name":"Oklahoma Energy Today"},{"state":"Illinois","county":"LaSalle","locality":"Utica","technology":"mixed","action_type":"moratorium","action_date":"2026-04-16","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Utica extends solar and wind moratorium after attorney says state law doesn't apply","summary":"Shaw Local reported the Utica village board voted 5-0 to extend its moratorium on solar and wind farm permits (residential solar exempt) after the village attorney concluded a new Illinois law limiting municipal blocking of green-energy projects does not apply to home-rule communities like Utica.","source_url":"https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/04/16/yes-utica-can-extend-moratorium-on-solar-wind-farms/","source_name":"Shaw Local"},{"state":"Texas","county":"Henderson","locality":"Athens","technology":"data_center","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-04-14","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Athens council tables data center zoning decisions after resident protests","summary":"KLTV reported that the Athens City Council tabled zoning decisions tied to a proposed data center after dozens of residents showed up to protest, pausing the process with no new date immediately set for reconsideration.","source_url":"https://www.kltv.com/2026/04/14/athens-city-council-tables-data-center-zoning-decisions-after-dozens-residents-show-up-protest/","source_name":"KLTV"},{"state":"North Carolina","county":"Cumberland","locality":"Fayetteville","technology":"data_center","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-04-14","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Calls for temporary data center moratorium grow in Fayetteville","summary":"A Fayetteville Observer opinion column reported growing resident opposition to data center development in Fayetteville, with calls for a temporary moratorium after multiple public forums showed widespread concern.","source_url":"https://www.fayobserver.com/story/opinion/2026/04/09/strong-opposition-grows-to-data-centers-in-fayetteville-opinion/89435655007/","source_name":"Fayetteville Observer"},{"state":"California","county":"San Diego","locality":"Eden Valley","technology":"battery","action_type":"withdrawal","action_date":"2026-04-14","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Developer withdraws Seguro battery storage project near Escondido","summary":"The Coast News reported the developer of the Seguro battery energy storage project, planned for the Eden Valley area near Escondido in San Diego County, withdrew its application entirely after sustained community opposition.","source_url":"https://thecoastnews.com/developer-withdraws-seguro-battery-project-in-eden-valley/","source_name":"The Coast News"},{"state":"Arkansas","county":"Crittenden","locality":"Earle","technology":"wind","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-04-14","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Earle residents petition Crittenden County for wind turbine moratorium","summary":"The Wynne Progress reported residents of Earle are petitioning the Crittenden County Quorum Court for a moratorium on the placement of wind turbines in their area.","source_url":"https://thewynneprogress.com/earle-residents-seek-moratorium-on-proposed-wind-turbine-project/","source_name":"The Wynne Progress"},{"state":"Kansas","county":"Jackson","locality":null,"technology":"solar","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-04-14","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Jackson County weighs temporary moratorium on large-scale renewable energy","summary":"pv magazine USA reported Jackson County officials are weighing a temporary moratorium on large-scale renewable energy development in response to community concerns about a proposed 500 MW solar project.","source_url":"https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/04/10/kansas-county-weighs-moratorium-on-solar-development/","source_name":"pv magazine USA"},{"state":"Colorado","county":"Denver","locality":"Denver","technology":"data_center","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-04-13","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Denver advances one-year data center moratorium as Colorado weighs dueling bills","summary":"Colorado Newsline reported Denver's mayor called for a citywide moratorium on new data center construction, with a one-year moratorium measure advancing toward a City Council vote, while state legislators debated a tax-exemption bill to attract data centers and a separate guardrails bill requiring renewable energy and community benefit agreements.","source_url":"https://coloradonewsline.com/2026/04/13/data-centers-colorado-reckoning/","source_name":"Colorado Newsline"},{"state":"New York","county":"Genesee","locality":"Byron","technology":"mixed","action_type":"moratorium","action_date":"2026-04-09","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Byron approves six-month moratoriums on battery storage and renewable energy","summary":"The Batavian reported the Byron town board unanimously approved six-month moratoriums on battery energy storage facilities and renewable energy projects after April 9 public hearings, citing land use, fire safety and emergency response concerns.","source_url":"https://www.thebatavian.com/brian-quinn/byron-approves-moratoriums-on-battery-energy-storage-renewable-energy-projects/647036","source_name":"The Batavian"},{"state":"Illinois","county":"Will","locality":null,"technology":"solar","action_type":"litigation","action_date":"2026-04-09","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Judge orders Will County board to approve five rejected solar farm permits","summary":"A Will County judge ruled against the County Board over five denied solar special-use permits and ordered the board to approve them by an April 17 deadline, per the Chicago Tribune and corroborating local coverage; the board complied on April 16.","source_url":"https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/09/will-county-judge-orders-solar-permits/","source_name":"Chicago Tribune"},{"state":"Alabama","county":"Baldwin","locality":"Stockton","technology":"solar","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-04-07","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Baldwin County certifies petition forcing Stockton zoning referendum over solar farm","summary":"AL.com reported the Baldwin County Commission on April 7 certified a resident petition forcing a June 30 zoning referendum in Stockton, driven by opposition to Silicon Ranch's proposed $350 million, 2,000-acre solar farm.","source_url":"https://www.al.com/news/2026/04/solar-farm-opposition-drives-stockton-to-historic-zoning-vote.html","source_name":"AL.com"},{"state":"Massachusetts","county":"Franklin","locality":"Wendell","technology":"battery","action_type":"litigation","action_date":"2026-04-03","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Wendell marks four years of Home Rule battle with state over battery storage siting","summary":"The Greenfield Recorder reported Wendell has waged a four-year legal and political Home Rule battle with Massachusetts over local authority to regulate battery energy storage system siting, positioning itself as a test case for other municipalities.","source_url":"https://recorder.com/2026/03/31/pushback-wendell-wages-4-year-home-rule-battery-battle-for-the-rest-of-us/","source_name":"Greenfield Recorder"},{"state":"Delaware","county":"Sussex","locality":null,"technology":"wind","action_type":"litigation","action_date":"2026-04-03","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Chancery Court upholds state override of Sussex County offshore wind substation denial","summary":"Delaware Live reported the Chancery Court upheld the state's override of Sussex County's zoning denial of a substation for US Wind's offshore wind project, reaffirming zoning authority belongs to the General Assembly, in the first such state override of a county in modern Delaware history.","source_url":"https://delawarelive.com/state-overrides-sussex-zoning-in-offshore-wind-case-a-first-in-delaware-history/","source_name":"Delaware Live"},{"state":"Colorado","county":"Denver","locality":"Denver","technology":"data_center","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-04-03","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Denver council members propose yearlong moratorium on new data centers","summary":"Colorado Politics reported Denver City Council members proposed a yearlong moratorium on all new data center construction and development, freezing new projects while officials study the rapidly growing industry's impacts; a council vote is expected.","source_url":"https://www.coloradopolitics.com/2026/03/31/denver-proposes-yearlong-moratorium-on-new-data-centers/","source_name":"Colorado Politics"},{"state":"Pennsylvania","county":"Franklin","locality":null,"technology":"data_center","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-04-03","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Franklin County weighs data center ordinance as nearly all public comments oppose it","summary":"The Chambersburg Public Opinion reported nearly 100 residents submitted comments on Franklin County's proposed ordinance regulating data centers, with all but one opposed; the measure would require setbacks, noise limits, on-site solar and environmental impact studies.","source_url":"https://www.publicopiniononline.com/story/news/local/2026/04/03/opposition-evident-at-franklin-county-hearing-on-data-centers/89423780007/","source_name":"Chambersburg Public Opinion"},{"state":"New York","county":"Essex","locality":"St. Armand","technology":"battery","action_type":"moratorium","action_date":"2026-03-27","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"St. Armand adopts one-year battery energy storage moratorium","summary":"The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reported the St. Armand town council passed a one-year moratorium on battery energy storage system installations amid resident concerns about safety and fire risk.","source_url":"https://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/news/local-news/2026/03/st-armand-bess-project-faces-resistance-others-amped-up/","source_name":"Adirondack Daily Enterprise"},{"state":"New York","county":"Fulton","locality":"Northampton","technology":"battery","action_type":"moratorium","action_date":"2026-03-27","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Town of Northampton passes one-year battery storage moratorium","summary":"Adirondack Explorer reported the Northampton Town Board voted to enact a one-year moratorium on battery energy storage systems after a packed hearing in the village of Northville where no one spoke in favor of the proposed project.","source_url":"https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/communities/land-use/two-park-communities-pass-moratoriums-on-battery-storage-facilities/","source_name":"Adirondack Explorer"},{"state":"Kentucky","county":"Henderson","locality":null,"technology":"wind","action_type":"moratorium","action_date":"2026-03-27","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Henderson County drafts wind rules as moratorium on new projects remains in place","summary":"Spectrum News 1 reported a Henderson County moratorium on new wind project applications remains in place while the Henderson City-County Planning Commission begins a yearlong process of drafting siting regulations amid division over Cordelio Power's Rock Bluff Energy Park.","source_url":"https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/news/2026/03/21/henderson-wind-turbine-project","source_name":"Spectrum News 1"},{"state":"New York","county":"Lewis","locality":"Lewis","technology":"mixed","action_type":"moratorium","action_date":"2026-03-27","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Town of Lewis approves one-year moratorium on renewable energy projects","summary":"The Rome Daily Sentinel reported the Town of Lewis in Lewis County unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on certain renewable energy projects.","source_url":"https://www.romesentinel.com/boonville-herald/town-of-lewis-approves-one-year-moratorium-on-renewable-energy-projects/article_c7e12ee5-0e1b-498c-825e-ebb1d5cfa5ef.html","source_name":"Rome Daily Sentinel"},{"state":"New York","county":"Otsego","locality":"Hartwick","technology":"solar","action_type":"moratorium","action_date":"2026-03-27","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Town of Hartwick passes six-month solar moratorium","summary":"AllOTSEGO reported the Town of Hartwick in Otsego County unanimously passed a six-month moratorium on solar energy projects at a special board meeting.","source_url":"https://www.allotsego.com/hartwick-town-passes-solar-moratorium/","source_name":"AllOTSEGO"},{"state":"Illinois","county":"McHenry","locality":null,"technology":"solar","action_type":"litigation","action_date":"2026-03-27","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Two more developers sue McHenry County over rejected solar farms, bringing total to four","summary":"The Northwest Herald reported two more solar developers filed lawsuits against McHenry County over rejected applications, bringing the county to four pending suits that could test the limits of local authority to deny solar projects.","source_url":"https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/03/20/mchenry-county-faces-2-more-lawsuits-over-rejected-solar-farms/","source_name":"Northwest Herald"},{"state":"Ohio","county":"Delaware","locality":"Sunbury","technology":"data_center","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-03-25","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Sunbury to consider data center moratorium after pushback on $2B Amazon campus","summary":"The Columbus Dispatch reported Mayor Joe St. John announced March 25 that Sunbury will consider a moratorium on data center development after weeks of resident opposition to a proposed $2 billion Amazon Data Services campus; duration and council timing were not specified.","source_url":"https://www.dispatch.com/story/business/information-technology/2026/03/30/sunbury-ohio-consider-moratorium-data-centers-resident-pushback/89384301007/","source_name":"Columbus Dispatch"},{"state":"Massachusetts","county":null,"locality":"Wendell","technology":"battery","action_type":"litigation","action_date":"2026-03-20","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Massachusetts Land Court upholds rejection of Wendell battery storage bylaw","summary":"The Athol Daily News reported the Massachusetts Land Court upheld the attorney general's rejection of Wendell's battery energy storage bylaw restricting BESS licensing, a setback for towns using local bylaws to limit storage projects.","source_url":"https://atholdailynews.com/2026/03/17/land-court-rejects-bess-bylaw/","source_name":"Athol Daily News"},{"state":"New York","county":null,"locality":"Northampton","technology":"battery","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-03-20","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Town of Northampton schedules hearing on proposed battery storage moratorium","summary":"Adirondack Explorer reported the town of Northampton announced a public hearing on a proposed moratorium on battery storage facilities, joining other New York municipalities seeking to pause and study the technology before permitting projects.","source_url":"https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/communities/land-use/town-of-northampton-weighs-moratorium-on-battery-storage-facilities/","source_name":"Adirondack Explorer"},{"state":"Oklahoma","county":null,"locality":null,"technology":"wind","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-03-20","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Oklahoma lawmaker pushes for vote on stalled SB2 wind turbine setback bill","summary":"OK Energy Today reported Rep. Jim Shaw urged supporters to contact legislators to push for a vote on SB2, described as the only active wind turbine setback bill, which is currently stalled in the Oklahoma Senate.","source_url":"https://www.okenergytoday.com/2026/03/wind-farm-setback-fight-re-emerges-at-state-capitol/","source_name":"OK Energy Today"},{"state":"Kentucky","county":"McLean","locality":null,"technology":"wind","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-03-20","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"McLean County Fiscal Court moves to create wind turbine moratorium","summary":"Tri-State Homepage reported the McLean County Fiscal Court voted to send a moratorium ordinance to the county's Planning and Zoning Commission, with plans to form a moratorium to study windmill construction.","source_url":"https://www.tristatehomepage.com/news/time-has-shown-us-that-we-will-adapt-renewable-energy-debate-ramps-up-in-western-kentucky/amp/","source_name":"Tri-State Homepage"},{"state":"Indiana","county":"Tippecanoe","locality":null,"technology":"solar","action_type":"moratorium","action_date":"2026-03-20","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Tippecanoe County solar moratorium nears expiration as new ordinance is drafted","summary":"The Journal & Courier reported Tippecanoe County's moratorium on commercial solar farms is nearing expiration, with officials working to finalize new ordinance rules by June amid resident concerns about public safety and farmland protection.","source_url":"https://www.jconline.com/story/news/local/2026/03/17/countys-goal-is-to-have-new-solar-farm-ordinance-in-place-by-june/89182331007/","source_name":"Journal & Courier"},{"state":"Kansas","county":"Sedgwick","locality":null,"technology":"battery","action_type":"moratorium","action_date":"2026-03-13","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Sedgwick County approves one-year moratorium on battery storage applications","summary":"KWCH reported that the Sedgwick County Commission approved a one-year moratorium on battery energy storage system applications, pausing new BESS projects while officials review the county's regulatory framework.","source_url":"https://www.kwch.com/2026/03/11/sedgwick-county-considering-one-year-moratorium-battery-energy-storage-systems/","source_name":"KWCH"},{"state":"Montana","county":"Dawson","locality":null,"technology":"wind","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-03-13","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Dawson County voters to decide 250-foot height limit targeting wind turbines","summary":"KTVQ reported that Dawson County voters will decide in June on a proposed 250-foot height limit for structures, a measure driven by opposition to wind development that would effectively bar utility-scale turbines.","source_url":"https://www.ktvq.com/news/local-news/dawson-county-voters-to-decide-on-250-foot-height-limit-for-structures-amid-windmill-debate","source_name":"KTVQ"},{"state":"Michigan","county":"Montcalm","locality":null,"technology":"wind","action_type":"withdrawal","action_date":"2026-03-13","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Apex Clean Energy abandons Montcalm Wind Project after six years","summary":"OK Energy Today reported that Apex Clean Energy is abandoning its proposed 50,000-acre Montcalm Wind Project in central Michigan after nearly six years, citing insufficient landowner participation amid sustained community opposition.","source_url":"https://www.okenergytoday.com/2026/03/oklahoma-wind-farm-operator-gives-up-on-michigan-wind-project/","source_name":"OK Energy Today"},{"state":"South Carolina","county":"Sumter","locality":null,"technology":"solar","action_type":"litigation","action_date":"2026-03-13","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Public hearings set on TOCE Solar appeal of White Palmetto denial","summary":"The Sumter Item reported March public hearings on TOCE Solar’s appeal of the earlier denial of its White Palmetto solar project; the Sumter City-County zoning board had unanimously denied the special exception in May 2025.","source_url":"http://www.theitem.com/stories/public-hearings-on-march-18-25-offer-public-another-chance-to-provide-input-on-toce-solars-appeal,440539","source_name":"The Sumter Item"},{"state":"Massachusetts","county":null,"locality":"Town of Blandford","technology":"mixed","action_type":"repeal","action_date":"2026-03-13","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Massachusetts AG rejects another municipal solar and battery storage moratorium","summary":"Foley Hoag reported that the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office rejected another municipal solar and battery storage moratorium, continuing an established pattern of overturning local restrictions on clean energy development.","source_url":"https://foleyhoag.com/news-and-insights/blogs/energy-and-climate-counsel/2026/march/massachusetts-ago-rejects-yet-another-municipal-solar-and-battery-storage-moratorium/","source_name":"Foley Hoag"},{"state":"New York","county":"Otsego","locality":"Hartwick","technology":"solar","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-03-13","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Town of Hartwick sets public hearing on proposed solar moratorium","summary":"AllOtsego reported that the Town of Hartwick board voted to schedule a public hearing on a proposed solar moratorium, prompted by SolAmerica’s proposed 2 MW solar project, pending county planning review.","source_url":"https://www.allotsego.com/town-of-hartwick-sets-public-hearing-for-solar-moratorium/","source_name":"AllOtsego"},{"state":"Alabama","county":null,"locality":null,"technology":"solar","action_type":"proposed","action_date":"2026-03-13","date_precision":"week","status":"reported","title":"Alabama senator files bills for one-year statewide solar moratorium","summary":"AL.com reported that Sen. Greg Albritton filed SB354, which could impose a one-year statewide moratorium on solar facility construction, alongside SB358 on county permitting authority, following resident opposition to a solar farm in Stockton, Baldwin County.","source_url":"https://www.al.com/news/2026/03/alabama-may-block-solar-farm-construction-after-baldwin-county-blindsided-by-project.html","source_name":"AL.com"},{"state":"Ohio","county":"Morrow","locality":null,"technology":"solar","action_type":"rejection","action_date":"2026-03-01","date_precision":"month","status":"verified","title":"OPSB rejects 94 MW Crossroads Solar in Morrow County","summary":"The siting board rejected the $98 million Crossroads Solar project after two Republican lawmakers — including SB52 co-sponsor Sen. Bill Reineke — urged denial; the developer alleged some opposing public comments were fabricated, Signal Ohio reported.","source_url":"https://signalohio.org/ohio-officials-vote-to-kill-solar-farm-in-morrow-county/","source_name":"Signal Ohio"},{"state":"Ohio","county":"Logan","locality":"Indian Lake area","technology":"solar","action_type":"withdrawal","action_date":"2025-03-12","date_precision":"day","status":"verified","title":"Open Road Renewables withdraws 500 MW Grange Solar in Logan County","summary":"The developer withdrew its 500 MW, 2,570-acre Grange Solar Grazing Center after siting board staff recommended denial and all five project-area townships, the county commissioners, and state legislators formally opposed it, WYSO reported.","source_url":"https://www.wyso.org/environment-news/2025-03-12/grange-solar-in-logan-county-withdraws-application-amid-local-scrutiny","source_name":"WYSO"},{"state":"Ohio","county":"Knox","locality":null,"technology":"wind","action_type":"ban","action_date":"2025-02-27","date_precision":"day","status":"verified","title":"Knox County bans wind projects countywide","summary":"In the same SB52 action that restricted solar, Knox County commissioners banned utility-scale wind development in all townships countywide, per Knox Pages.","source_url":"https://www.knoxpages.com/2025/02/27/commissioners-ban-solar-in-20-knox-county-townships/","source_name":"Knox Pages"},{"state":"Ohio","county":"Knox","locality":null,"technology":"solar","action_type":"ban","action_date":"2025-02-27","date_precision":"day","status":"verified","title":"Knox County bans utility-scale solar in 20 of 22 townships","summary":"Commissioners Barry Lester, Drenda Keesee and Bill Pursel voted unanimously under SB52 to prohibit utility-scale solar development in 20 of the county's 22 townships, Knox Pages reported.","source_url":"https://www.knoxpages.com/2025/02/27/commissioners-ban-solar-in-20-knox-county-townships/","source_name":"Knox Pages"},{"state":"Ohio","county":"Allen","locality":null,"technology":"solar","action_type":"rejection","action_date":"2022-10-20","date_precision":"day","status":"verified","title":"OPSB denies 300 MW Birch Solar — its first-ever utility-scale solar rejection","summary":"The Ohio Power Siting Board denied the 300 MW Birch Solar project in Allen and Auglaize counties, citing unanimous local government opposition — the board's first solar denial after 34 straight approvals, per OSU Extension Farm Office.","source_url":"https://farmoffice.osu.edu/blog/fri-10282022-830am/first-large-scale-solar-energy-project-denied-ohio","source_name":"OSU Extension Farm Office"},{"state":"Ohio","county":"Greene","locality":"Cedarville, Miami and Xenia townships","technology":"solar","action_type":"rejection","action_date":"2022-01-01","date_precision":"year","status":"verified","title":"OPSB denies 175 MW Kingwood Solar in Greene County","summary":"The siting board denied Vesper Energy's 175 MW Kingwood Solar project citing overwhelming local government opposition; the developer's appeal was argued at the Ohio Supreme Court in March 2025 and remains pending, per Columbia Law's Sabin Center.","source_url":"https://blogs.law.columbia.edu/climatechange/2026/05/26/ohios-clean-energy-siting-conundrum-local-government-opposition-serving-the-public-interest-and-the-appeal-that-might-solve-the-puzzle/","source_name":"Columbia Law Sabin Center"},{"state":"Ohio","county":null,"locality":null,"technology":"mixed","action_type":"restriction","action_date":"2021-07-12","date_precision":"day","status":"verified","title":"SB52 signed: county commissioners get veto power over wind and solar","summary":"Gov. Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 52, letting county commissioners designate restricted areas and veto utility-scale wind and solar projects before developers can apply to the state siting board, as reported by the Ohio Capital Journal.","source_url":"https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2021/07/13/dewine-signs-bill-giving-commissioners-kill-switch-on-wind-solar-projects/","source_name":"Ohio Capital Journal"},{"state":"Ohio","county":null,"locality":null,"technology":"wind","action_type":"restriction","action_date":"2014-01-01","date_precision":"year","status":"verified","title":"Ohio rewrites wind-turbine setback rules, blocking over 3,300 MW","summary":"A 2014 state law more than doubled property-line setbacks for wind turbines, effectively blocking over 3.3 GW of utility-scale wind projects, per a Save Ohio Parks analysis reported by Canary Media.","source_url":"https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/clean-energy/ohio-blocked-wind-solar","source_name":"Canary Media"}]}