Developers push to exempt temporary met towers; commissioners split on approach

Mar 31, 2026

Swift Current Energy asked the commission to allow temporary meteorological towers during the moratorium so early‑stage feasibility testing can proceed; several residents urged the county to include developers on a working group, while others warned a moratorium could jeopardize existing lease income.

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At the Planning Commission hearing, Swift Current Energy asked the county to explicitly exempt temporary meteorological towers from the proposed moratorium so early‑stage wind‑resource testing can continue.

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