Farmers Know Best
While food inequity is a problem in America, the shortage of food is not a problem. The problem we have in America is that farmers are going broke. Diversifying use of the land presents an opportunity to save Hoosier farms, providing farmers with steady income that will support them for decades. And the facts show that diversification does not mean imperiling the food supply.
The Appeal of Renewables in Indiana
From Hoosier moms to major employers to farmers wanting stable income, Hoosiers for Renewables Executive Director Rachel Conner explains the appeal of wind and solar energy to listeners of WIMS radio in Northern Indiana. Read the edited transcript to learn how renewable energy is improving rural Indiana.
Renewables and Our Kids – Thoughts of a Hoosier Mom
A Hoosier mom reflects after a weekend with family. She explains why renewable energy is something her mother and sons need for Indiana. Wind turbines are a complementary land use to row crop farming, and solar panels are a great way to draw in business development to the state.
Why Indiana is the Perfect Place for Solar Power
Simply put, Indiana is the right place for solar energy. From our ample sunshine and our position within the electric grid to local demand, all the ingredients make Indiana the perfect place for solar.
New Energy Opportunities for Hoosiers
We already know that renewables are a powerhouse when it comes to amping up the economic might of our local communities, generating new revenue from the farmhouse to main street.
But beyond wind and solar, there is another way renewables can create economic growth and prosperity in our communities. I’m talking about hydrogen.
Respect for Property Rights Essential in Our Energy Transition
Some people want to deny landowners from using their land for renewable energy projects that diversify their income from their land and provide a valuable regional resource.
Renewables Strengthen the Grid in Frigid Weather
Solar and wind energy are positive parts of the winter energy mix. That’s the real story, not just hype some people want you to believe. Wind and solar have proven time and time again to be reliable and consistent through winter storms.
Protecting Our Communities from Recession: Let’s Get Renewable-Ready
Hoosiers should guard against recession by making it easier for counties to diversify their economy with renewable energy.
Leading by Example
Our State of Indiana is a hotbed of renewable energy development activity – a fact that is undeniable. Local solar and wind projects are making life better in our rural communities. Renewables deliver more than energy; they pack a powerful economic punch. The revenue and economic activity that flows from renewables helps our children and grandchildren have better schools to attend, provides the newest state of the art equipment to first responders and even fixes those nerve-rattling potholes.
American Energy Independence Thinking
Homegrown wind and solar energy can help America become less dependent on foreign sources of energy and become energy independent.
The Hidden Gems in Solar Energy Projects
Solar energy projects are bringing about school improvements, increases in assessed valuation, new businesses, and grid diversity for our Hoosier communities. That's why Hoosiers are for renewables.
Solar Farm Moves Indiana Forward - Don't Let Your County Get Left Behind
Our rural communities need a strong tax base so they can provide the needed services for their residents. That strong tax base comes from company’s – such as DORAL, who are willing to invest $475 million dollars into Starke County alone and close to $1.5 billion dollars in Indiana.