Apache County officials, including the Board of Supervisors and Planning & Zoning Commission, are reviewing the county’s land use code (aka - ordinance) that guides the development of renewable energy like solar, wind, and storage projects.
Coal & gas plants require 140x more water than solar farms.
Solar is the cheapest energy source and can be paired with farming and grazing.
Sun & wind are free fuel sources, so utilities can’t raise rates based on rising costs.
A good ordinance means:
But new rules could block clean energy development and limit landowner rights and independence, taking away local energy choices.
Your voice can shape the future of clean energy in Apache County!
Apache County Planning & Zoning Commission
Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: 75 West Cleveland Street, St. Johns (Board of Supervisors Room)
