Steve EberlyMar 222 minRenewables and American Energy SecurityFor those readers who don’t come from a farm background, the “back 40” refers to a patch of ground that generally is there, but not...
Steve EberlyFeb 103 minThe Hidden Gems in Solar Energy ProjectsBy almost any measure, the past year brought a remarkable expansion of renewable energy interest and projects in the Hoosier state. ...
Steve EberlyNov 24, 20212 minThankful for Solar All Year RoundThe sun shines every day: it gives us light, heat and a no-cost source of energy that we can transform to power our farms, homes,...
Steve EberlyNov 8, 20212 minSolar Farm Moves Indiana Forward - Don't Let Your County Get Left BehindSomething GREAT just happened in NW Indiana – and the good news is that the great thing that happened there can happen all over. I’m...
Steve EberlyOct 27, 20212 minCould solar panels improve crop farming?I recently learned a new term: agrivoltaics - a fancy term meaning using solar panels and crop farming together in the fields in a way...
Stephanie WellsOct 18, 20212 minIndiana County Leaders Have Questions, and Hoosiers for Renewables Has AnswersOne of the great things about being a part of Hoosiers for Renewables is the opportunity to connect with community leaders throughout...
Steve EberlySep 23, 20212 minSolar Farming Really is Farming!Why do I farm? That is always the question that I look forward to answering when I leave my Hoosier Homestead farm to travel across the...
Steve EberlyAug 5, 20212 minCelebrating the Hoosier Spirit with Renewables at the FairIt’s State Fair time! After a year’s absence, what a joy to be back. The State Fair has always embodied progress, the next big thing, and...
Steve EberlyJul 9, 20212 minAs Predicted, a Renewable Energy Transformation in IndianaA year ago, noted Indiana Economist Dr. Hicks of Ball State University told us an energy transition to renewable energy was happening in...
Stephanie WellsJun 29, 20213 minA Better Way ForwardMy name is Stephanie Wells, and I am excited to begin with Hoosiers for Renewables. I am gratified to be working with a group of good...
Steve EberlyJun 16, 20213 minRenewable Energy - Continuing a Hoosier Legacy I wake every morning in a farmhouse that has been in my family for generations. My great-grandfather built it, then passed it to my...
Connie NeiningerMay 17, 20212 minRenewables Attract Toyota and MoreWe know renewable energy is in high demand and Indiana has a bright future with renewable energy – just look at our project map. Maybe...
Steve EberlyMay 5, 20213 minBest uses for our farmlandI have noted that with the ongoing discussions related to our phenomenal expansion of solar energy projects in Indiana, the question of...
Steve EberlyApr 22, 20212 minDon't be the one to turn out the lights- Community Vitality A good friend once told me, "You don't want to be the last one left in town left to turn out the lights." Rural economics matter in...
Greg BeumerMar 11, 20212 minHow Renewable Energy Helped Save a Community (Center)Small rural communities in Indiana are struggling. They don’t have many economic development prospects, so when they do, we need to do...
Connie NeiningerMar 3, 20212 minIndiana Has More Room on Our Grid for Renewable EnergyWe can add more renewable energy while still maintaining a reliable system.
Randy HaymakerFeb 19, 20213 minAll Eggs in One Basket?From Randy Haymaker, Hoosiers for Renewables Advisory Council member, and retired electric utility executive. The news out of Texas this...
Connie NeiningerJan 27, 20212 minAs Solar Costs Decline, Indiana Opportunities SoarIf you’ve followed along with Hoosiers for Renewables in the last year, you’ve undoubtedly read about the rise in solar developments and...
Steve EberlyJan 12, 20212 minHow Renewable Project Opponents Are Getting it Wrong About Land Use Renewable energy projects use only a fraction of farmland, while providing millions of dollars in economic benefits to the whole county.
Steve EberlyDec 22, 20202 minThe Hoosiers We Met and What They Taught Us About RenewablesHow does one measure progress? Despite the pandemic of 2020 we have made tremendous steps to advance renewable energy in Indiana. In...