Perkins County approves Lightsource BP commercial solar conditional use permit in 2-1 vote
The board approved Conditional Use Permit 03‑2025 for a commercial solar conversion system submitted by Lightsource BP after amending permit conditions; Commissioners Tucker and Bottom voted yes, Commissioner Robertson voted no, citing concerns about removing productive agricultural land from production.
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After review and discussion of amended permit conditions, the Perkins County Board of Commissioners approved Conditional Use Permit 03‑2025 for a commercial solar conversion system proposed by Lightsource BP. Edward Dunn, the county zoning administrator representing West Central Nebraska Development District, read the statement of fact and reviewed permit conditions with Lightsource BP representatives Adam Iago and Chandler Elmore in attendance. Commissioner Steve Tucker moved to approve Resolution 2025‑5 implementing the permit as amended; Commissioner Mark Bottom seconded.
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