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County told state clean-energy law will limit local control over commercial solar; ordinance changes expected
County of Hancock Board · February 17, 2026
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Summary
Board members were told a recently passed state clean-energy bill will curb county authority over commercial-solar requirements and that Hancock County will need to amend its solar ordinance when the law takes effect June 1, 2026.
During the Feb. 17 Hancock County meeting, commissioners discussed a commercial solar project and a related state law change.
Mark Harrison asked where power from a solar farm south of Carthage would be routed;…
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