Homegrown Energy

Local 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

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.

Renewables will grow due to decreasing prices and consumer demand. Solar and wind costs have declined 89% and 70% since 2010, respectively.