Renewable energy projects could change the landscape of parts of rural Indiana, but whether that’s a change communities should embrace continues to be debated.
Continue readingFailure of House Bill 1381 Could Mean Higher Energy Costs, Warns Author
The failure of a bill to implement statewide standards for wind and solar development could ultimately lead to higher energy prices. That’s according to State Representative Ed Soliday, the author of House Bill 1381.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Consider Resolution Opposing House Bill 1381
The Starke County Commissioners considered a resolution Monday night that would express their opposition to House Bill 1381.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Finalize Updates to Solar Regulations
The Pulaski County Commissioners have finalized updates to the county’s solar farm regulations, but not without some concerns from Commissioner Chuck Mellon. The commissioners Monday approved the amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance recommended by the advisory plan commission on March 11. The adjustments beef up setback and screening requirements, among other things.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Pass Resolution Opposing House Bill 1381
Pulaski County has joined in the opposition against a bill that would shift control of wind and solar farm development to the state. The county commissioners passed a resolution Monday opposing House Bill 1381. Commissioner Chuck Mellon said the resolution expresses their “support for local control of land use decisions.”
Continue readingPulaski Plan Commission Sends Updated Solar Regulations to County Commissioners but Proposed State Legislation Could Supersede Them
Updates to Pulaski County’s solar farm regulations got the approval of the county’s advisory plan commission Thursday. The proposed adjustments would beef up setback and screening requirements.
Continue readingAIC, IACC, Nearly 60 Counties Oppose House Bill 1381
Members of the Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) and Indiana Association of County Commissioners (IACC) are opposed to House Bill 1381, while leaders in nearly 60 counties in the state have filed resolutions opposed to House Bill 1381.
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