Idaho county reconsidering renewable energy ban after pushback

Bannock County commissioners who imposed a moratorium on renewable projects are facing internal dissent and community pressure to reconsider the restriction.

First covered Sep 14, 2026 · 3:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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Coverage

12d Canary Media An Idaho county banned renewables. It’s having second thoughts. — This article was copublished with The Daily Yonder , a newsroom covering rural America. POCATELLO, Idaho — Jeff Hough did not pull any punches.

More coverage from around the web

eastidahonews.com Bannock County Commission votes to ban large-scale solar and wind projects after packed public hearing - East Idaho News

bannockcounty.gov Solar Ordinance | Bannock County

idahostatejournal.com Bannock County eyeing reversal of alternative energy ban | Local | idahostatejournal.com

localnews8.com "We can't be a 'no' county," New Land Use and Development Ordinance Rewrite could overturn ban on Solar Farms in Bannock County - LocalNews8.com - KIFI

localnews8.com "Look elsewhere": Solar farm ordinance rewrite draws ire of Bannock County residents for and against the ban - LocalNews8.com - KIFI

Discussion

Bluesky: @volts.wtf David Roberts · 12d ago · 177 ♥ God the public is so confused about all this shit.

Appeared in: 2026-09-14 (#5) · 2026-09-15 (#11)

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