County-by-county record of moratoriums, bans, project rejections, and other restrictions on utility-scale clean energy in Minnesota — 2 tracked actions, each linked to the source that reported it. See our Minnesota clean energy guide for market context, and the methodology for how entries are sourced and labeled.
As of August 2026, CleanPowerDaily tracks 2 restrictive actions against utility-scale clean energy in Minnesota, spanning 1 county plus statewide policy: 0 moratoriums, bans, or restrictions, 0 project rejections, and 2 other actions such as withdrawals or litigation.
| County | Actions | Technology | Most recent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton County | 1 | Data Center | |
| Statewide | 1 | Battery Storage |
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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.
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.
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