Renewable Resources

Done.

In 2007, the first phase of a 750-megawatt, zero-emission wind farm, in Benton County, began development for energy delivery in 2008. It is the largest wind farm under construction in the country. Once in full operation, the wind farm should generate enough carbon-free electricity to power more than 200,000 homes.

Done.

Including other wind farms, there may be a total of 880 megawatts added to the power grid by the end of 2008. Additional projects also are in development.

Done.

In June 2008, the Indiana Finance Authority Environmental Programs will host the first IFA Sustainability Workshop, illustrating how private and public entities have used local, state, national and market incentives to successfully promote and implement sustainability.