Board flagged state House File 2582580 over renewable-energy setbacks A board member warned that House File 2582580 would create standardized setback distances for renewable energy projects and might require counties to weaken some local ordinance provisions; the bill had passed out of subcommittee and been placed on the House calendar.

A new state bill could redefine local ordinances for renewable energy projects, sparking concern among county board members about potential setbacks.

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Residents and developer press Wapello County supervisors to pursue mediation and ordinance on renewable-energy project Speakers at the Wapello County meeting urged supervisors to finish an ordinance and pursue mediation over a proposed renewable-energy project; Fox Wind said it would like to continue discussions and that its local sponsorships are contingent on progress. The board agreed to pursue mediation and a work session to draft an ordinance.

Wapello County's renewable energy project takes a hopeful turn as local leaders and Fox Wind push for mediation to draft a crucial ordinance.

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