A rural county banned renewables. It’s having second thoughts

Bannock County, Idaho, is facing a pivotal vote to potentially reverse a 2024 ordinance that banned utility-scale solar and wind development. Local officials originally implemented the ban following solar developments in south Bannock County. The rural county is now having second thoughts regarding the restriction on renewables. This upcoming decision will determine if the local government will lift the prohibition on utility-scale renewable energy projects to allow for future development within the county borders.