County-by-county record of moratoriums, bans, project rejections, and other restrictions on utility-scale clean energy in Indiana — 3 tracked actions, each linked to the source that reported it. See our Indiana clean energy guide for market context, and the methodology for how entries are sourced and labeled.
As of October 2026, CleanPowerDaily tracks 3 restrictive actions against utility-scale clean energy in Indiana, spanning 1 county plus statewide policy: 3 moratoriums, bans, or restrictions, 0 project rejections, and 0 other actions such as withdrawals or litigation.
| County | Actions | Technology | Most recent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tippecanoe County | 1 | Solar | |
| Statewide | 2 | Solar, Data Center |
Free to cite with attribution to CleanPowerDaily and a link to this page. Full methodology and the machine-readable dataset are on the national tracker.
An Indiana community lumped solar energy projects in with junkyards and adult bookstores in local zoning rules to block solar development. The case illustrates how deep community resistance can overcome even streamlined permitting processes.
Nearly a third of Indiana counties have enacted moratoriums, bans, or new ordinances restricting data center development as the state courts large-scale projects.
The Journal & Courier reported Tippecanoe County's moratorium on commercial solar farms is nearing expiration, with officials working to finalize new ordinance rules by June amid resident concerns about public safety and farmland protection.
Spot an error or a missing action? Send a correction. Entries labeled Reported reflect press coverage and have not yet been editor-verified against the underlying record.