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Wisconsin Solar, Wind & Battery Moratorium Tracker

County-by-county record of moratoriums, bans, project rejections, and other restrictions on utility-scale clean energy in Wisconsin3 tracked actions, each linked to the source that reported it. See our Wisconsin clean energy guide for market context, and the methodology for how entries are sourced and labeled.

Which counties in Wisconsin have solar, wind, or battery moratoriums?

As of August 2026, CleanPowerDaily tracks 3 restrictive actions against utility-scale clean energy in Wisconsin, spanning 3 counties: 0 moratoriums, bans, or restrictions, 0 project rejections, and 3 other actions such as withdrawals or litigation.

CountyActionsTechnologyMost recent
Columbia County1Wind & Solar
Marathon County1Wind
Washington County1Solar

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Columbia County, Wisconsin

Wind & Solar
Proposed
Reported

Columbia County Board hears widespread opposition as residents call for wind and solar mor

The Columbia County Board heard widespread opposition from residents calling for a moratorium on wind and solar projects during a meeting where energy development was on the agenda.

Source: WMTV 15 NEWS · Our coverage

Marathon County, Wisconsin

Wind
Proposed
Reported

Marathon County schedules public forum on contested wind farm proposal

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: Wausau Pilot & Review · Our coverage

Washington County, Wisconsin

Solar
Proposed
Reported

Town of Trenton commission pauses proposed solar farm after objections

Trenton

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: Greater Milwaukee Today · Our coverage

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