Boone County planners review draft Energy Overlay to regulate large solar, wind and battery projects

Nov 7, 2025

Boone County planning staff presented an outline for an Energy Overlay District intended to regulate large commercial solar, wind and battery storage projects, prompting a lengthy discussion of siting, groundwater and farmland protections.

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Boone County planning staff presented an outline for an Energy Overlay District intended to regulate large commercial solar, wind and battery storage projects, prompting a lengthy discussion of siting, groundwater and farmland protections.

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