Wind and Solar Energy for Indiana
Homegrown Energy
Local Benefits
Economic Benefits
Renewable energy projects generate large tax gains for communities, supporting services and reducing the burden on local taxpayers.
Taxes on Benton County wind farms provided $3million to schools and $35 million for new roads
Jobs
Hundreds of jobs are created by new renewable projects and the revenue supports continued economic growth.
3,200 Hoosiers work in jobs in non-petroleum fuels, like corn ethanol and biomass.
Affordable
Renewables will grow due to decreasing prices and consumer demand. Solar and wind costs have declined 89% and 70% since 2010, respectively.