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Committee sends wind and solar ordinance updates to full board amid public questions about data centers and agrivoltaics

Effingham County Committee · April 14, 2026
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Summary

Committee approved forwarding updated wind and solar ordinances (to align with state statute and protect county infrastructure) to the full board; residents asked whether solar projects must disclose links to AI data centers and whether agrivoltaics or chemical-use limits could be required.

The committee voted to send updated wind and solar ordinances to the full board after staff said statutory changes require revisions and the county needs procedures (including FAA notification for airport proximity and road‑use agreements) before applications arrive.

Josh explained the process: application fees will cover hearing officers and county…

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