benefits
AMERICAN-MADE ENERGY
Energy from the Sunrise Falls Renewable Energy project will go directly onto the local electrical grid, providing the surrounding area and the state of Indiana with homegrown energy. This project increasesAmerican energy independence, boosts the local economy, and creates jobs.
SUPPORTING THE ECONOMY
Along with creating a more secure and reliable energy grid that supports the local economy, Sunrise Falls Renewable Energy will generate tax revenue to support the community, improve the existing infrastructure by paving roads, create more jobs, and add new long-term revenue streams for local landowners. This project will create approximately 140 new jobs during construction as well as additional long-term opportunities once operational. Local vendors and businesses will be utilized when possible to bring even more money directly into the local economy. The construction period also brings an increase in local spending including hotels, grocery storages, restaurants, gas stations, and other vendors.
EDUCATION FUNDS
It is expected that local school districts will be one of the direct beneficiaries of funding from Sunrise Falls Renewable Energy’s tax revenue - which will result in millions of new dollars over the life of the project.
LAND USE BENEFITS
Solar projects preserve the agricultural character of the community. Solar energy projects also allow landowners to preserve their family land for future generations who may choose to return the land to ranching or to harvest the sun once the project comes to the end of its useful life.
LOW-IMPACT
Utility-scale solar has little to no impact on the underlying land. Drainage is maintained or redesigned to allow for proper water control. Grading and compaction are minimal, and the topsoil is preserved. Inaddition, solar energy facilities are a great neighbor. They don’t create air pollution, odors, contaminated water, or nuisance sounds.
NATURAL SCREENING
Sunrise Falls Renewable Energy is committed to developing a vegetation management plan which adheres to state and local rules. Development of these plans would include consideration of the most appropriate plants for the area
DECOMMISSIONING
Sunrise Falls Renewable Energy leases include decommissioning requirements on leased land. Additionally, Sunrise Falls will create an overall decommissioning plan to ensure the removal of all equipment at the end of the project’s life. Once the equipment is removed, the land can be returned toits original condition.
POLLINATORS
Sunrise Falls Renewable Energy is exploring the use of revegetating areas disturbed during constructionwith pollinator-friendly plants that can have a positive impact on neighboring harvest yields and overallecosystem health.
A SUSTAINABLE, LOW-TO-NO WATER USE SOURCE OF INCOME
Solar projects require no water to operate, although some water may be used from time to time to clean dust from the panels to ensure they produce the maximum amount of clean energy possible. For this reason, they’re a great way for landowners to earn steady, long-term income without using precious local water resources.
