According to the Sabin Center of Climate Change Law at Columbia University, in Wisconsin, four towns in Dane County (Deerfield, Dunn, Springfield, and Westport), have policies to restrict solar from agricultural land. Language from the Westport ordinance: Solar energy systems (“Systems”), while an increasingly important part of a renewable energy portfolio, can have certain adverse impacts...The System may not be sited on Group I or II agricultural soils as these align with the most productive farming areas of the Town.

Jefferson County is closer to finalizing changes to regulations governing wind farms. At meeting of the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Committee held the evening of January 13 and decided on regulations regarding noise levels, shadow flicker and decommissioning.On September 15, 2021, Jefferson County Commissioners voted unanimously to institute a six-month moratorium on win

Stark County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a moratorium halting energy development in the county for 9 months, taking effect Monday. While the new moratorium places a large hurdle in the path forward for Marathon and One Energy’s proposed wind turbine project, the City of Dickinson is considering steps that would see the city assume legal jurisdiction over development at the Marathon Refinery — a by-product of the 2020 Census.

Howard County boad of zoning appeals voted to deny Engie's special exception permit to build 2,000-acre solar plant

Cherokee County Commission members on Monday unanimously adopted a resolution that establishes a one-year moratorium on wind energy development inside of county limits, saying they want additional information on such operations.

Clark County is pulling the plug on a major solar farm project. At least, for now. It’s been a divisive issue.

The Adams Township Board voted unanimously to impose a six-month moratorium on approving applications for commercial wind and solar projects Wednesday.

The Adams Township Board voted unanimously to impose a six-month moratorium on approving applications for commercial wind and solar projects Wednesday. The township is one of the proposed locations for 12 575-foot wind turbines being constructed by Circle Power near Whealkate Bluff — four in Adams Township, eight in Stanton Township. Earlier this month, the Stanton Township Board passed a nine-month moratorium. The six months in Adams Township was recommended by township attorney Kevin Mackey, who said it was the longest moratorium he could find that had held up in court.

The Vermilion County Board approved wind energy structure ordinance amendments at its Tuesday meeting o ensure the safety of surrounding buildings and owners, all WECS (Wind Energy Conversion System) Towers shall be set back at least 1,200 feet or three times the height of the WECS tower, whichever is greater, from any primary structure; and upon complaint of any resident as to noise levels the applicant at its own expense shall conduct a sound study using qualified professionals acceptable to the county to examine and resolve such complaints. The county shall have full access to all data and reports or findings of any such studies. The setback had been at least 1.10 times the wind turbine height.

The Stanton Township Board imposed a nine-month moratorium on construction for a proposed wind turbine project at its meeting Wednesday. Stanton Township Supervisor Marty Rajala said the moratorium would buy time until the township could complete a resident survey gauging their opinion of the Scotia Wind project, which would include 12 575-foot turbines in Adams and Stanton townships near Whealkate Bluff. The board approved sending the survey to every registered voter in the township... Preliminary results from surveys handed out at the previous meeting showed 82% opposition, Rajala said.