Champion a healthy community and economy by supporting Twin Lakes Solar

Several Howard County farmers are finding new financial stability by leasing portions of their land for the 1,500-acre Emerald Green Solar project in central Indiana. After past wind energy plans fell through due to community opposition, farmers like Anthony Downing, David Long, and Brian King say solar leases provide steady, long-term income at a time when rising fertilizer, fuel, and seed costs, along with global trade pressures, have squeezed agricultural margins.

To me, supporting solar doesn’t mean forcing anything on anyone —it means preserving the right of landowners to make decisions that fit their values, goals, and stewardship of their property. For my family, solar was the right choice —one that allows us to generate long-term value from our land while contributing to a more sustainable future.

Nobody has more passion for the land than a farmer. I'm a sixth-generation farmer and leasing our ground was not a decision we made lightly. I believe that with this project, the land will be in better shape than it was before the project was built. ENGIE has been above board with me and my family as a partner.