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Emery County adopts resolution opposing utility‑scale solar on federal and state lands
Summary
The commission voted to adopt a resolution opposing large-scale solar development on federal and state lands in Emery County, citing concerns about single‑use impacts, scenic integrity and protection of transmission capacity tied to local base‑load jobs.
The Emery County Commission on April 1 adopted a resolution expressing opposition to utility‑scale solar farms on federal and state lands in the county. The draft resolution cites Utah Code provisions on county powers and notes the Bureau of Land Management’s 2024 utility‑scale solar PEIS/RMPA that allows applications on large acreages. The resolution frames concerns…
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