Wapello supervisors narrow differences on commercial wind rules, agree on output cap and noise limit

Jun 9, 2026

At a June 9 work session, Wapello County supervisors tentatively agreed on key elements of a renewable-energy ordinance for commercial wind: a countywide total-output cap discussion centered on 100 MW, a 47 dBA noise standard, and setbacks measured both by distance and by tower height, while several technical details remain to be finalized.

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Chair Darren Batterson and Supervisor Bryan Ziegler led a June 9 work session of the Wapello County Board of Supervisors focused on reconciling differences in a draft renewable-energy ordinance, with participants agreeing on several core elements for commercial wind installations.

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