Seward County, Nebraska solar and wind moratorium
Seward County has a moratorium in force since August 25, 2026, running to February 25, 2027. It covers commercial solar (500 kW AC and up), wind and other commercial renewable energy.
Updated September 2026
Moratorium
Commercial solar (500 kW AC and up), wind and other commercial renewable energy
- Adopted
- August 25, 2026
- Runs to
- February 25, 2027
- Scope
- solar under 500 kW AC; ends early if new zoning regulations take effect
- Checked
- September 29, 2026
Moved by Zabrocki and seconded by Hain to adopt Resolution No. 3947 in regard to extending the moratorium on renewable energy for six months.
Nebraska state law
State law can cap or override county rules. All Nebraska rules and counties.
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
Moratoria and bans are checked against the adopting document. Ordinances change and many figures apply only in some cases, so check the cited section with the county before relying on one.
Common questions
Is there a solar and wind moratorium in Seward County, NE?
Seward County has a moratorium in force since August 25, 2026, running to February 25, 2027. It covers commercial solar (500 kW AC and up), wind and other commercial renewable energy. Checked against the adopting document on September 29, 2026.