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Richland County Votes on Renewable Energy Ban in 2026

11/20/2025

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Richland County, Ohio residents will vote in May 2026 on a referendum challenging a county commissioners' ban on large-scale solar and wind projects.
A local renewable energy group collected over 3,300 signatures to place the measure on the ballot, though some were invalidated.
Supporters say the ban affects the entire county and may deter investment.
The group plans outreach to build support ahead of the vote.

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Richland County, Ohio residents will vote in May 2026 on a referendum challenging a county commissioners' ban on large-scale solar and wind projects.
A local renewable energy group collected over 3,300 signatures to place the measure on the ballot, though some were invalidated.
Supporters say the ban affects the entire county and may deter investment.
The group plans outreach to build support ahead of the vote.