Rural Idaho county reconsiders renewable energy ban

Owyhee County, which prohibited new wind and solar projects, is reassessing the policy amid community and economic concerns about foregone investment and tax revenue.

First covered Sep 26, 2026 · 6:00 AM PT · 1 article

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17h Grist A rural Idaho county banned renewables. It’s having second thoughts.

Primary sources

bannockcounty.gov Ludo Draft For Public Input 07.14.2026 Pre Public Hearings (bannockcounty.gov)

blm.gov BLM advances Lava Ridge Wind Project in Southern Idaho | Bureau of Land Management

bpa.gov BPA.gov - Bonneville Power Administration

More coverage from around the web

governing.com An Idaho County Banned Renewable Energy. Now It’s Reconsidering.

canarymedia.com An Idaho county banned renewables. It’s having second thoughts.

keyt.com A rural county banned renewables. It’s having second thoughts | News Channel 3-12

kvia.com A rural county banned renewables. It’s having second thoughts - KVIA

krdo.com A rural county banned renewables. It’s having second thoughts | KRDO

Appeared in: 2026-09-26 (#2) · 2026-09-27 (#3)

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