Renewable Energy

Our solar program consists of 10 one-megawatt solar arrays placed along highly visible roadways across member communities in Indiana and Illinois. Collectively, these facilities are not only generating substantial power, but are also increasing visibility to the viability of solar energy and other renewable sources. Our solar energy facilities are also helping us understand how we can efficiently integrate solar power across our grid and offset the need for other energy resources during times of high demand.

We also have multiple purchased power agreements for solar energy, including our most recent agreement for 200MW at Riverstart Solar Park in Randolph County.

Wind energy is one of the most visible renewable energy resources throughout many of the communities we serve in Indiana and Illinois. Although Hoosier Energy doesn’t own any wind resources, we have several purchased power agreements that allow us to increase our renewable portfolio. These projects include wind energy from the Rail Splitter Wind Farm in Illinois and the Meadow Lake Wind Farm in Indiana.

We purchase hydropower through a facility in Dayton, Illinois. This facility produces approximately 18,000 megawatt-hours annually, which is enough to power about 1,500 homes.

With over four megawatts of member-consumer renewable capacity in place across our communities in Indiana and Illinois, we’ve seen increasing interest in consumer-owned generation from the residents and businesses we serve. Many are choosing to install renewable energy sources on their own properties. As we’ve seen interest grow, we’ve implemented guidelines for residential distributed generation and developed factors that consumers should consider when investing in renewables.

For businesses seeking renewable energy to power commercial and industrial operations, we have several options in place. These include projects built and owned by Hoosier Energy, member-built projects, renewable energy credits and renewable energy analysis. Through these programs, we’re helping the business community meet their own carbon reduction goals.

To help promote adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), Hoosier Energy has developed the program. Through the program, members who purchase an EV can apply to receive a free EV charger. Through this initiative, we’re increasing renewable energy infrastructure throughout Indiana and Illinois and helping to educate consumers about the benefits of EVs. We also provide details and helpful information via the Choose EV section of WhyElectrify.com.