County-by-county record of moratoriums, bans, project rejections, and other restrictions on utility-scale clean energy in Louisiana — 5 tracked actions, each linked to the source that reported it. See our Louisiana clean energy guide for market context, and the methodology for how entries are sourced and labeled.
As of August 2026, CleanPowerDaily tracks 5 restrictive actions against utility-scale clean energy in Louisiana, spanning 3 counties plus statewide policy: 1 moratorium, ban, or restriction, 1 project rejection, and 3 other actions such as withdrawals or litigation.
| County | Actions | Technology | Most recent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcasieu County | 1 | Solar | |
| Iberville County | 2 | Battery Storage, Solar | |
| Washington County | 1 | Solar | |
| Statewide | 1 | Solar |
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Misinformation spread via AI-generated social media content derailed a solar project in rural Louisiana that had promised millions in local tax revenue. Community fears amplified by bots and neighbors led to the project's defeat.
A proposed 4,700-acre solar farm in Moss Bluff, Louisiana is drawing opposition from residents and a state representative who is seeking a statewide moratorium on large solar projects.
The Iberville Parish Council approved a two-year moratorium on industrial battery storage projects following fire fears and resident pushback.
Plaquemine
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.
The Washington Parish Council is considering a temporary moratorium on solar farm approvals in a special meeting.
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