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Lee County adopts moratorium on stand‑alone energy storage projects
Summary
Citing uncertainty about siting, fire‑safety and pending state action, the board adopted a resolution placing a moratorium on stand‑alone battery energy storage projects until March or until the state issues law requiring a change.
The Lee County Board voted to adopt a moratorium on stand‑alone energy storage projects after county zoning staff explained the scope and rationale.
Alice told the board the moratorium applies to stand‑alone battery energy storage projects; she said she broadened the terminology to include newer storage technologies and stipulated the moratorium would remain in place until March or until the state passes law that requires a change. The board discussed that local officials are awaiting state guidance and that the moratorium is intended to preserve local zoning flexibility while guidance is pending.
Board member Hudson moved the resolution and Gascoyne seconded it; the motion carried on a voice vote.
