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Linn County extends renewable energy moratorium for three months

Advisory committee set to meet soon to consider possible ordinance modifications
By: Richard Pratt|November 28, 2022
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    The Linn County board of supervisors has extended the county’s moratorium on consideration of utility-scale renewable energy projects for three months, as a county-appointed advisory committee prepares to discuss possible changes to the county’s renewable energy ordinance.

    The three-month extension was passed by the board 2-0 at its regular meeting Nov. 23. Supervisors Stacey Walker and Louie Zumbach voted to extend the moratorium; supervisor Ben Rogers did…

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