Indiana

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Energy Efficiency:

Source: ACEEE

Buildings:
Score 3.00 / 9

Utilities:
Score 4.00 / 20

Transportation:
Score 3.00 / 12

Source: DSIRE

Energy Efficiency Programs:
71 Incentives and Policies

Solar Power:

Source: DSIRE

Renewable Energy Programs:
42 Incentives and Policies

Solar Energy Programs:
12 Incentives and Policies

Source: YPCCC

85%

of people in Indiana support funding research into renewable energy sources in 2020.

(-1 of the national average)
(est. 4,301,586 of 5,063,132 adults)

last updated 8/31/2021

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