Pawnee County, Nebraska solar and wind moratorium
Pawnee County has a moratorium in force since February 18, 2026, running to March 3, 2029. It covers commercial solar and wind.
Updated September 2026
Moratorium
Commercial solar and wind
- Adopted
- February 18, 2026
- Runs to
- March 3, 2029
- Checked
- September 29, 2026
Zoning discussed wind and solar zoning moratorium extension. After discussion Heidemann moved and Lang seconded to approve Resolution 26-12 to extend the current moratorium for another 36 months to be signed at the March 3, 2026 regular commissioner meeting.
Nebraska state law
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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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How these figures were read
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Common questions
Is there a solar and wind moratorium in Pawnee County, NE?
Pawnee County has a moratorium in force since February 18, 2026, running to March 3, 2029. It covers commercial solar and wind. Checked against the adopting document on September 29, 2026.