Decision Makers:
State Representative
Dear legislator,
The rules for building renewable energy projects in Indiana aren’t working. As your constituent, I’m asking you to do something about it in 2027. I want you to find a solution that:
- Prevents hardworking Hoosiers from having their property rights stripped away by local governments and vocal crowds. If a landowner desires to lease their land to an energy project such as solar, battery storage, or wind without harming their neighbors, they should be allowed to do so. Solar and wind leases provide an average of 3x the revenue per acre as farming, and these leases provided landowners with $907 million in 2024. But right now, more than ⅓ of counties have essentially banned their landowners from profiting from these opportunities like 1 mile setbacks or multimillion dollar application fees. Please establish baseline rules that allow landowners to use their property as they see fit while honoring their neighbors' rights and the county's voice.
- Enables local governments to secure strong community benefits from renewable energy projects sited in their county. County governments are best positioned to negotiate with energy developers that come into their county. This revenue can be a major opportunity for rural counties to sustain funding for their schools, roads, and government services without changing the county’s rural character. The Purdue Center for Regional Development found that the average solar project adds $1 million per year to the county budget, and that solar projects in just eight counties would provide $224 million in local tax revenue over the next 30 years. Please find a solution that retains the local government’s right to negotiate with businesses entering their community, and ensures that renewable energy projects fulfill their promise to invest in that community.
- Allows Indiana to build the power generation it needs. Indiana’s electricity usage is projected to double by 2031, and our grid isn’t ready to supply that power without new power plants. 85% of the power capacity waiting to be built comes from solar, wind, and battery projects. Renewables are the fastest energy generation sources to build, and good research has shown they are the best way to drive down your electricity bill. But dozens of projects are delayed or cancelled every year due to inconsistent county rules and regulations that can constantly change. Please find a solution that allows us to build the power we need to keep electricity affordable, reliable, and available in Indiana.
Your constituent,
Updates
Landowners/Farmers for Siting Reform is supported by two groups. Be on the lookout for communications from them!
September 28, 2026
This petition and group is supported by two nonprofit entities: Solar United Neighbors and the Indiana Conservative Alliance for Energy. These organizations may reach out to you regarding opportunities to engage in this short-term campaign. Signing the petition does not add you to either organization's mailing list, so you will not be contacted about anything aside from this specific campaign.
19 Comments
St. Joseph County enacted insurmountable restricts on future solar farm projects which prevent farmers and land owners from leasing their land. Given that farmers are struggling financially, this ordinance is unduly prevents them from making ends meet, and hurts our state’s transition to renewable energy sources.
Hi. Solar and wind are the safest alternatives for power generation, literally harnessing what is already there without creating added carbon, depleting underground structures, or contaminating water. They can allow for land regeneration and farming. Most of all, they give family farmers an income stream that allows them to maintain control over their land.
I LOVE SOLAR
Property rights are foundational for our Republic and must be protected.
It is time to adopt renewable energies and stop lining the pockets of oil executives.
Our land owner rights were taken away from us by County Commissioners
We must reduce our use of fossil fuels ASAP! Our county officials don't seem to understand the importance and urgency of that.
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Decision Makers:
State Representative
Dear legislator,
The rules for building renewable energy projects in Indiana aren’t working. As your constituent, I’m asking you to do something about it in 2027. I want you to find a solution that:
- Prevents hardworking Hoosiers from having their property rights stripped away by local governments and vocal crowds. If a landowner desires to lease their land to an energy project such as solar, battery storage, or wind without harming their neighbors, they should be allowed to do so. Solar and wind leases provide an average of 3x the revenue per acre as farming, and these leases provided landowners with $907 million in 2024. But right now, more than ⅓ of counties have essentially banned their landowners from profiting from these opportunities like 1 mile setbacks or multimillion dollar application fees. Please establish baseline rules that allow landowners to use their property as they see fit while honoring their neighbors' rights and the county's voice.
- Enables local governments to secure strong community benefits from renewable energy projects sited in their county. County governments are best positioned to negotiate with energy developers that come into their county. This revenue can be a major opportunity for rural counties to sustain funding for their schools, roads, and government services without changing the county’s rural character. The Purdue Center for Regional Development found that the average solar project adds $1 million per year to the county budget, and that solar projects in just eight counties would provide $224 million in local tax revenue over the next 30 years. Please find a solution that retains the local government’s right to negotiate with businesses entering their community, and ensures that renewable energy projects fulfill their promise to invest in that community.
- Allows Indiana to build the power generation it needs. Indiana’s electricity usage is projected to double by 2031, and our grid isn’t ready to supply that power without new power plants. 85% of the power capacity waiting to be built comes from solar, wind, and battery projects. Renewables are the fastest energy generation sources to build, and good research has shown they are the best way to drive down your electricity bill. But dozens of projects are delayed or cancelled every year due to inconsistent county rules and regulations that can constantly change. Please find a solution that allows us to build the power we need to keep electricity affordable, reliable, and available in Indiana.
Your constituent,
Updates
Landowners/Farmers for Siting Reform is supported by two groups. Be on the lookout for communications from them!
September 28, 2026
This petition and group is supported by two nonprofit entities: Solar United Neighbors and the Indiana Conservative Alliance for Energy. These organizations may reach out to you regarding opportunities to engage in this short-term campaign. Signing the petition does not add you to either organization's mailing list, so you will not be contacted about anything aside from this specific campaign.
19 Comments
Solar and wind are safe and economically efficient, and match the ever-increasing need for reducing carbon emissions. Supporting a bill allowing individual property owners to use their land as they wish when it not only doesn't harm others, but actively improves the communal well-being is also fundamental to their rights.
St. Joseph County enacted insurmountable restricts on future solar farm projects which prevent farmers and land owners from leasing their land. Given that farmers are struggling financially, this ordinance is unduly prevents them from making ends meet, and hurts our state’s transition to renewable energy sources.
Hi. Solar and wind are the safest alternatives for power generation, literally harnessing what is already there without creating added carbon, depleting underground structures, or contaminating water. They can allow for land regeneration and farming. Most of all, they give family farmers an income stream that allows them to maintain control over their land.
I LOVE SOLAR
Property rights are foundational for our Republic and must be protected.
It is time to adopt renewable energies and stop lining the pockets of oil executives.
Our land owner rights were taken away from us by County Commissioners
We must reduce our use of fossil fuels ASAP! Our county officials don't seem to understand the importance and urgency of that.
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Solar and wind are safe and economically efficient, and match the ever-increasing need for reducing carbon emissions. Supporting a bill allowing individual property owners to use their land as they wish when it not only doesn't harm others, but actively improves the communal well-being is also fundamental to their rights.