A single 50-megawatt renewable energy project like a solar energy farm - can generate more than $1 million in property tax revenue per year. That's new money for schools, road improvements and other essential services.

Schools

Speedway Solar will make a $1.6 million economic development payment to Shelby County once the project is built, that includes a $600,000 for Shelby Eastern Schools.
Between 2008 and 2018, taxes on Benton County wind farms have allowed the county to give $3 million to schools.
In Howard County, the proposed Emerald Green Solar Project, projects $30 million dollars in tax revenue for Howard County over the life of the project with $19.8 million going to the Eastern Howard School Corporation.

Between 2008 and 2018, taxes on Benton County wind farms have allowed the county to give more money to medical services and $35 million for new roads.
Randolph County is embarking on project to bring equal access to broadband throughout the county thanks to $4 million from wind farm payments.
In August 2020, EDP Renewables committed $300,000 to support local community projects in White county, which will go to support volunteer fire departments, community parks, downtown beautification, and more

Renewable projects provide direct cash support to farmers, providing a steady, reliable income for decades.
- Landowners leasing their land for turbines will receive more than $2.5 million per year at the Jordan Creek Wind Project.
- Through 2018, EDP wind farms have paid over $59.1 million in lease payments to Hoosier landowners.
- Statewide, Hoosier family farms receive between $5 and $10 million annually in lease payments.