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Commissioners urge caution on solar contracts, ask for legal review before further approvals
Summary
Commissioners raised concerns July 15 about potential legal exposure from solar project contracts and asked for formal legal advice or an injunction filed with the district court before the county signs additional agreements.
During commission comments on July 15, commissioners discussed a moratorium and the need for legal review before moving forward with any solar project contracts. Commissioner (S10) said other counties had been sued after contracting with solar companies and that federal and state installation standards are lacking.
Commissioner (S10) urged the county to “hold off on these things until somebody higher than us has standards” and asked for numbers or standards the commission could adopt. Commissioner (S1) pressed for an attorney to file proper paperwork or an injunction so they would have a clear legal path for action, saying “Get him here. Get him up here and go upstairs and file an injunction with Judge Ward.”
Why it matters: commissioners are concerned about long-term liability and the absence of clear federal or state standards for solar installations; they want legal certainty before approving contracts that could expose the county to lawsuits.
Next steps: Commissioners asked staff to arrange for legal counsel to evaluate existing agreements, consider filing for an injunction if warranted, and provide guidance about what actions the county can legally take.
