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Local Regulations Hinder Solar Projects in Ohio, Kentucky

4/13/2026

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In Canfield, Ohio, local officials blocked Wayne Greier from leasing land for a solar farm under a state law.
The block prompted Wayne Greier to advocate for solar development, citing property rights and economic benefits.
In Kentucky, Lita Leavell's solar project was halted by a county ordinance influenced by federal opposition.
Both cases show how local regulations clash with the push for renewable energy.

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Story summary

In Canfield, Ohio, local officials blocked Wayne Greier from leasing land for a solar farm under a state law.
The block prompted Wayne Greier to advocate for solar development, citing property rights and economic benefits.
In Kentucky, Lita Leavell's solar project was halted by a county ordinance influenced by federal opposition.
Both cases show how local regulations clash with the push for renewable energy.