U.S. counties with bans on solar and wind

755 counties have ordinances against renewables, and 61% of those counties are rural.

Data is for bans enacted between 1996 and 2025. The Daily Yonder defines “rural” using criteria from the U.S. Office of Management and Budget.
Chart: Julia Tilton / The Daily YonderSource: USA Today, Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia University