Louisiana parish halts new solar, battery projects for 2 years after homeowners pack meetings

  • Iberville Parish in Louisiana is considering a two-year freeze on new solar farm and battery storage projects due to resident opposition over property values, safety concerns, and distribution of benefits.

Louisiana’s Iberville Parish is edging toward a temporary halt on new solar farms and battery storage developments as resident opposition continues to build.

For homeowners living near a proposed project southwest of Plaquemine, the move reflects a straightforward demand: slow the process, answer lingering questions, and show that any benefits will be shared fairly.

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