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Ward County approves first reading of BESS zoning ordinance after moratorium motion fails

Ward County Commission · June 2, 2026

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The commission rejected a moratorium on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) but passed Ward County Land Zoning Ordinance 2026-2 on first reading as recommended by the Planning Commission.

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Planning Administrator Beth Pietsch presented proposed amendments to the Ward County Land Zoning Ordinance (2026-2) addressing Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

Commissioner Schuler moved for a moratorium on BESS while an ordinance is prepared; the motion failed 1–4 on a roll call (Schuler yes; Rostad, Merritt, Olson, Fjeldahl no). The commission then voted to pass Ordinance 2026-2 on first reading, as recommended by the Planning Commission, with all five commissioners recorded as voting yes.

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