SYCAMORE – Mary Nelson, president of the League of Women Voters in DeKalb County, presented DeKalb County officials Thursday with a petition bolstered by more than 1,100 signatures urging the county not to change its solar energy regulations.All of those signatures were from DeKalb County residents, including liberal and conservative-leaning people, Nelson said during a public hearing about proposed changes for the county’s solar energy ordinance. Nelson said the league advocates for initiatives that promote solar energy, supports clean air and water policies and opposes reliance on fossil fuels.Nelson argued against any changes to the county’s existing ordinances, saying the petition’s supporters believe adding more regulations could hinder future solar development in the area.“To support this policy in DeKalb County we’ve helped to circulate a petition that states:…
Petition with over 1,100 supporters asks DeKalb County not to change solar energy regulations – Shaw Local
