Board urges stronger renewable-energy and electrification language in comp plan

Board members asked planning staff to strengthen language on renewable energy and electrification in the comprehensive-plan update. A board member noted that sections 4.04 and 4.06 in the draft were phrased as "encouraged" and suggested stronger language to support on-site generation (solar and wind) and energy diversity. Staff acknowledged land-use and regulatory constraints for large solar or wind farms but said the comp plan is an opportunity to advance supportive policy language.