Solar power on the rise in northeast Indiana

Indiana remains a fossil-fuel powered state, but as green technology has continued to evolve and advance, northeast Indiana is beginning to buy in, specifically in solar power. Solar technology continues to improve and is becoming more cost-competitive with other materials such as coal and natural gas when it comes to electricity generation. Although the cost of solar panels is still prohibitive for most individual users recent state law changes in reimbursement for solar users has also reduced the financial incentive to produce energy at home larger businesses and organizations are finding a place for solar in their energy portfolios. Here’s a look back in recent history at some northeast Indiana agencies who have adopted solar power.