County-by-county record of moratoriums, bans, project rejections, and other restrictions on utility-scale clean energy in Wisconsin — 5 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.
As of October 2026, CleanPowerDaily tracks 5 restrictive actions against utility-scale clean energy in Wisconsin, spanning 5 counties: 1 moratorium, ban, or restriction, 0 project rejections, and 4 other actions such as withdrawals or litigation.
| County | Actions | Technology | Most recent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calumet County | 1 | Data Center | |
| Columbia County | 1 | Wind & Solar | |
| Kenosha County | 1 | Battery Storage | |
| Marathon County | 1 | Wind | |
| Washington County | 1 | Solar |
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Calumet County has not passed a formal data center moratorium because its existing zoning ordinance already prohibits data centers. The county's rules effectively serve as a ban amid broader regional debates.
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.
Robin Energy withdrew its local applications for a 200-megawatt battery storage project in Wheatland after facing fierce local opposition. The developer is now seeking state-level approval instead.
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.
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.
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