The LWV-TSC Climate Committee invites you take action to support solar energy in Shawnee County!
On January 12 at 6:00 pm, the Shawnee County Planning Commission will meet to vote on proposed solar installation regulations. You can view information about the meeting here.
Bonus: League members are invited to a pre-meeting-meeting at 4pm on January 12 to prepare for the commission meeting. Meet us at the Coffee Bar (1635 SW Washburn Ave) at 4:00 pm. Free t-shirts provided while supplies last. RSVP here.
Our Position: The Climate Committee believes that the proposed regulations are too small in acreage, contain prohibitive and unnecessary setbacks, and exclude battery storage. As a result, the regulations may effectively ban solar installation.
What You Can Do: Send a message to the Planning commission by January 12 to support effective solar installations! It’s as simple as sending an email to planning@snco.us. Below are some quick talking points, and you can reference this document from Greenlight to learn more and help write your message.
Solar could be a lifeline for Shawnee County’s economy and grid:
- Solar projects mean new jobs and economic vitality for our communities.
- Solar would strengthen our power grid and lower our bills with homegrown, affordable clean energy.
Solar would support farmers in Shawnee County.
- Our local farmers deserve solar regulations that maintain their private property rights and avoid government overreach.
- More solar in our county would help ensure the economic survival of family farms.
Solar is a safe and sustainable neighbor.
- Solar is water-smart and coexists with nature.
- Solar is safe, healthy, and highly regulated.
