Linn County utility-scale solar moratorium renewed for three months

After reviewing reports from committees, county officials will consider changes in ordinance

By: Richard Pratt|June 26, 2023

Linn County supervisors Kirsten Running-Marquardt, Louie Zumbach (chair) and Ben Rogers. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT

A moratorium on new industrial-scale solar and wind energy projects in Linn County has been renewed for another three months.

But it’s likely that this extension is the last one.

The extension was unanimously approved by the board of supervisors at a work session Monday, and runs from June 30 through September 30.

However, supervisors Ben Rogers and Kirsten Running-Marquardt said they won’t approve any further moratorium extension requests, and…

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Linn County utility-scale solar moratorium renewed for three months

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