Floyd County Board extends moratorium on new battery energy storage permits

Jan 20, 2026

The Floyd County Board of Supervisors approved Resolution #04‑26 to extend a moratorium on accepting or approving Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) permit applications until Aug. 4, 2026, to allow time to review and update county rules. The vote was 3–0.

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The Floyd County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 20 approved Resolution #04‑26 extending a moratorium on accepting or approving applications or issuing permits for Battery Energy Storage System installations until Aug. 4, 2026. The action passed on a roll‑call vote of the three supervisors present.

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