Moffat County approves Morrell battery storage zone change and conditional-use permit

Sep 23, 2025

The Moffat County Board of County Commissioners approved a zoning amendment, a zone change and a conditional‑use permit to allow the Morrell Energy storage project on a 32‑acre State Land Board tract near the Craig Substation, with conditions addressing haul routes, stormwater, emergency planning and reclamation.

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The Moffat County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve a zoning amendment, a zone change and a conditional‑use permit to allow the Morrell Energy Storage Project to proceed on a 32‑acre parcel leased from the Colorado State Land Board near the Craig Substation. The approvals came after a public hearing and a planning‑board recommendation with conditions.

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