Commissioners extend moratoria on wind, utility-scale solar/battery and data center applications through Dec. 31, 2026

Aug 20, 2026

The board unanimously extended three separate moratoria—on wind farm permits, utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems (with small battery exemptions), and data center facility applications—each now set to expire Dec. 31, 2026.

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The board voted to extend three existing moratoria affecting different types of large-scale energy and data projects. Commissioners extended Resolution 2024-06-188-02, which authorizes a moratorium on processing permits related to the construction of wind farm systems or facilities in Phillips County, through Dec. 31, 2026.

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