Supervisors probe solar and battery-storage rules; agree on decommissioning plan elements
Jun 9, 2026
At the June 9 work session, Wapello County supervisors tentatively agreed to place battery storage in I-2 zoning, require a decommissioning plan (including removal of concrete to six feet) and to use the county Emergency Management coordinator rather than local fire departments for emergency sign-off; exact insurance and financial surety levels remain under review.
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Wapello County supervisors spent substantial time during their June 9 work session refining proposed rules for commercial solar projects, battery storage and site restoration requirements.
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