Committee hears about SB25, legal risks and battery-storage safety as solar projects grow Staff briefed the committee on SB25 (the state 'solar bill of rights'), legal exposure for counties, and technical and emergency-response considerations for battery storage as solar projects and conditional-use filings climb in McHenry County.

As solar proposals surge, McHenry County faces new legal challenges and safety considerations under the recently passed SB25.

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Committee previews three solar farm applications and a state appeals route that could limit local control Zoning staff told the committee the Zoning Board of Appeals docket includes three proposed solar farms and other variances. Staff and a legislative lead briefed members on Senate Bill 25 (previously discussed as HB4116), which may create a state-level appeals board under the Illinois Commerce Commission to review local denials of solar and wind sit

Three solar farms are on the horizon, but new state legislation could change the game for local control over zoning decisions!

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