Johnson County, Nebraska solar and wind moratorium

Johnson County has a moratorium in force since March 24, 2026, running to March 24, 2027. It covers commercial solar and wind.

Updated September 2026

Moratorium

Moratorium in force

Commercial solar and wind

Adopted
March 24, 2026
Runs to
March 24, 2027
Checked
September 29, 2026
A motion was made by Weber and was seconded by Agena to extend the Wind and Solar moratorium for one year.

Adopting document

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State siting: Nebraska Power Review Board

New generation needs Power Review Board approval, but privately developed renewable projects are exempt if they file a request with the board before building.

Neb. Rev. Stat. 70-1012, 70-1014.02 (DOE and Berkeley Lab inventory, June 2024). Source

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Is there a solar and wind moratorium in Johnson County, NE?

Johnson County has a moratorium in force since March 24, 2026, running to March 24, 2027. It covers commercial solar and wind. Checked against the adopting document on September 29, 2026.