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Shelby County pauses approvals for commercial battery storage projects
Summary
On March 17, 2026 the Shelby County Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2026-15, imposing a moratorium through July 1, 2027 on siting, construction and operation of commercial battery storage projects in unincorporated Shelby County while staff develop ordinance language.
The Shelby County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 2026-15, establishing a temporary moratorium on the siting, construction and operation of commercial battery storage projects in unincorporated Shelby County. The resolution is effective immediately and set to expire July 1, 2027 unless the board takes further action.
The text of the resolution states the county has no existing ordinance on commercial battery storage and that the board "will require substantial time to gather information and coordinate with multiple agencies" before updating or creating regulations. The moratorium is aimed at protecting county infrastructure, natural resources and property rights while the county develops regulatory provisions.
