On July 1, 2023, Indiana Senate Bill 390 went into effect. This law includes the establishment of the Commercial Solar and Wind Energy Ready Communities Development Center within the Indiana Office of Energy Development (OED). The Center will (1) provide comprehensive, easily accessible information concerning permits required for commercial solar and wind power projects, (2) work with permit authorities concerning those projects, (3) create and administer a program to certify counties and municipalities as commercial solar energy ready and wind energy ready communities, and (4) establish an incentive fund for commercial solar and wind energy projects based on certain requirements. Please visit the Indiana Office of Energy Development website for the most up to date information on the Center.