Renewables and First Responders
Payments from renewable energy projects are helping fund improvements for first responders in several rural communities.
Benton County
In Benton County, revenue from wind farms have contributed more than $26 million for first responders. These funds were used for:
Hiring additional paramedics
Training for EMTs
Upgrades to emergency vehicles
New vehicles for the Sheriff’s department
Purchase of new rescue equipment
White County
EDP Renewables committed $300,000 to support local community projects in White County, supporting volunteer fire departments, community parks, downtown beautification, and more
LaGrange County
LaGrange County, through its future Cherry Hill Project, is projecting a contribution of up to $9 million over its lifetime to local schools, $5 million in local taxes and $500,000 to local fire departments.
Hoosiers Speak Out
Hoosiers talk about how renewable energy projects are supporting first responders.
