Floyd County Board extends moratorium on battery energy storage systems through Dec. 29
Floyd County approved Resolution No. 34-26 on Sept. 15, 2026, extending a moratorium on Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) applications and permits through Dec. 29, 2026, to allow further study and stakeholder input; the motion passed 3-0.
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The Floyd County Board of Supervisors voted Sept. 15 to extend a temporary moratorium on Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) applications and permits while the county develops an ordinance to regulate such facilities. "The Board extended the moratorium on Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) applications and permits while Floyd County continues to evaluate and develop appropriate regulations," the minutes state, and the resolution sets the moratorium to remain in effect through Dec. 29, 2026.
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