Idaho County’s Wind and Solar Ban Draws Regret

An Idaho county banned wind and solar projects, a decision that some local residents now regret.

The decision

The county adopted a policy barring wind and solar projects. The ban is the central government action in the dispute.

Local reaction

Some residents later expressed regret about the ban. Their reaction places the policy in a broader local debate over how the county regulates energy development.

What remains at issue

The county’s next step is not established. A change would require action by the county government through whatever local process applies to the ban, such as a public meeting, vote or amendment.

Residents following the issue should watch county agendas and official records for any proposal to revisit the policy. The published account is linked below.