EL CENTRO — The Imperial County Board of Supervisors will tackle major issues Tuesday, including a proposed two-year moratorium on converting most agricultural land for solar and battery storage projects and a critical decision on a large-scale solar project near Ocotillo.

The regular meeting, set for Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, will feature a packed agenda covering energy development, environmental litigation, and the appointment of two top county officials.

Agricultural land use, energy moratorium

A key action item for the afternoon session focuses on the growing pressure to convert prime farmland into renewable energy sites.

County Executive Officer Dr. Kathleen Lang is requesting the board consider a temporary cap and moratorium for two years that would limit new solar and battery devel

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