Lexington-Fayette County Council Passes Solar Zoning Amendment, a Win for Lower Bills & Climate Goals

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The Lexington-Fayette County Council in Kentucky has passed a zoning amendment to allow up to 1% of county land, including agricultural areas, to be used for large-scale agrivoltaic solar projects. This move supports local climate goals and aims to lower energy bills through increased solar energy adoption.

The Amendment Will Open No Greater Than 1% of the County to Agrivoltaic Solar Projects LEXINGTON, Kentucky — On Thursday, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council voted to pass a zoning ordinance text amendment (ZOTA) opening up no greater than one percent of Fayette County, including agriculturally zoned land, for large-scale solar ... [continued] The post Lexington-Fayette County Council Passes Solar Zoning Amendment, a Win for Lower Bills & Climate Goals appeared first on CleanTechnica.