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Lawrence news December 18, 2024 - 9:14 pm

Douglas County Commission approves agrivoltaics, stormwater plans for Kansas Sky Energy Center

by Maya Hodison

Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday heard about 30 public comments, mostly in opposition, before unanimously approving plans for agrivoltaics and stormwater management as part of the massive solar farm proposed to be built north of Lawrence.

Andrea Albright/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts December 17, 2024 - 8:20 pm

Injunction will prohibit land alterations for proposed solar farm until next hearing in lawsuit

by Andrea Albright

An injunction issued late Tuesday will prevent any construction or land modification associated with a proposed solar farm north of Lawrence until at least the next court hearing in a lawsuit seeking to stop the project.

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts December 16, 2024 - 6:44 pm

Group suing Douglas County Commission over planned solar farm seeks emergency order to stop vote

by Mackenzie Clark

Two days ahead of the Douglas County Commission’s vote on updated plans related to a massive solar farm proposed to be built north of Lawrence, plaintiffs in a lawsuit are asking the court to stop the vote.

Environment December 13, 2024 - 11:51 am

Douglas County Commission to review stormwater, agrivoltaics plans for proposed solar farm

by Cuyler Dunn

The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday will consider approving updated stormwater management and agrivoltaics plans for a massive solar farm proposed to be built north of Lawrence.

Lawrence news May 22, 2024 - 8:52 pm

Douglas County commissioners approve climate action plan

by Mackenzie Clark

Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved a climate action plan intended to help mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Environment April 13, 2024 - 6:55 pm

Douglas County Commission approves permit for solar farm north of Lawrence

by Mackenzie Clark

Following a nearly 10-hour meeting Saturday, Douglas County commissioners voted to approve a permit for the Kansas Sky Energy Center, a massive solar farm to be built north of Lawrence.

Environment April 11, 2024 - 2:42 pm

Stan Herd earthwork highlights opposition to solar energy project as Douglas County Commission’s decision looms

by Mackenzie Clark

Opponents of a planned solar energy project have joined with Lawrence artist Stan Herd to create an earthwork ahead of the Douglas County commissioners’ special Saturday meeting where they will vote on the project permit.

Environment March 22, 2024 - 1:28 pm

Douglas County Commission’s meetings on proposed solar farm coming up; dates set to discuss wind energy regulations

by Lawrence Times

Douglas County commissioners will hold a work session on Wednesday and a special Saturday meeting next month to discuss a permit for a massive solar farm north of Lawrence. The commission has also set dates to consider changes to wind energy regulations.

Environment February 7, 2024 - 12:43 pm

Save the date: Douglas County Commission to hold special meeting on proposed solar farm

by Lawrence Times

Douglas County commissioners will hold a work session and a special Saturday meeting this spring to discuss a permit for a massive solar farm north of Lawrence.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Environment December 16, 2023 - 12:25 pm

Planning Commission to consider permit for massive solar farm north of Lawrence

by Cuyler Dunn

Planning commissioners on Monday will consider whether to recommend approval of a permit for an approximately 604-acre commercial solar farm across three parcels of land north of Lawrence.

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