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Will County committee asks Springfield to restore local control over commercial solar siting, adds battery and township language
Summary
The Will County legislative committee approved a resolution asking the Illinois General Assembly to restore county authority over commercial solar siting. Members amended the resolution to add battery storage and townships and will forward the measure to the full board.
The Will County Legislative Committee on [date not specified] approved a resolution asking the Illinois General Assembly to restore county authority over commercial solar energy siting and related battery storage decisions.
Speaker Vanine moved the measure, saying the board wants the power to decide where large solar facilities are sited and to work with municipalities and townships on local impacts. After debate about scope and language, the committee voted…
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