Commissioners raise setbacks concern but note PUC preemption for projects over 50 MW
Jun 24, 2026
Jun 24, 2026
Commissioners discussed resident concerns about setbacks and screening for utility-scale solar above 50 megawatts; staff said the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) holds regulatory authority over projects above that threshold but the commission can provide formal comments to the PUC.
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The commission discussed resident calls for setbacks and screening for large-scale solar infrastructure and whether county-level standards could address community concerns.
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