Lexington-Fayette County Solar Zoning Amendment Critical to Achieving Climate Goals and Lowering Costs

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council is considering a zoning ordinance text amendment to open up one percent of Fayette County for large-scale solar development, focusing on agrivoltaic projects to reduce emissions and reach net-zero by 2050. This initiative is part of Lexington's Race to Net Zero plan and Fayette County's goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. With over 90% of Kentucky's energy coming from fossil fuels, the proposed solar projects aim to generate as much power as over 30,000 smaller rooftop solar installations, moving the region towards a clean, affordable, and reliable energy future.

https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/25/lexington-fayette-county-solar-zoning-amendment-critical-to-achieving-climate-goals-and-lowering-costs/