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County staff brief committee on changes to battery storage rules, fees and setbacks
Stephenson County Planning & Zoning Committee · November 4, 2025
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Summary
Staff told the committee an amendment to Senate Bill 25 could force counties to revise local rules within 120 days, set a fee cap (reported in meeting as $5,000 per megawatt) and a 150-foot setback from structures for battery energy storage systems.
Staff informed the committee that Amendment 4 to Senate Bill 25 has passed both legislative chambers and, if signed by the governor, would require counties to adopt conforming regulations within 120 days. The staff summary said the amendment would cap local permitting fees for battery energy storage…
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