Audubon County sets hearing to consider temporary moratorium on utility-scale battery storage

Apr 21, 2026

The board scheduled a May 5, 2026 public hearing at 10:00 a.m. to consider a temporary extension moratorium on utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) while Planning & Zoning reviews appropriate ordinances.

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The Audubon County Board of Supervisors approved Resolution 2026-21 to set a public hearing on May 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to consider a temporary extension moratorium on accepting or processing applications for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The resolution notes the county does not have a specific ordinance for utility-scale BESS and seeks time to gather information and coordinate with agencies.

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