County-by-county record of moratoriums, bans, project rejections, and other restrictions on utility-scale clean energy in Kansas — 6 tracked actions, each linked to the source that reported it. See our Kansas clean energy guide for market context, and the methodology for how entries are sourced and labeled.
Osawatomie
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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