Swift County adopts new renewable energy ordinance

Swift County adopts new renewable energy ordinance

BENSON — The Swift County Board of Commissioners adopted a new ordinance to govern renewable energy development in the county by a 4-1 vote on Tuesday, Oct. 21. A committee appointed by the board developed the ordinance. It has been the subject of much debate: More than 100 people attended a hearing on the ordinance on Aug. 19. Small wind and solar proponents consider it too restrictive. Those opposed to large wind turbines wanted the county to …