In Pictures: Do Wind and Solar Farms Lower Home Values? 20-Year Indiana Study Says No

An electric vehicle travels along a highway at sunset, a scene reflective of changing energy habits studied in Indiana's rural communities.

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Wind turbines rise above farmland at dusk, the subject of a Ball State study on property values near renewable energy sites.

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A wind turbine stands alone against a vivid sunset, illustrating the rural backdrop common to Indiana's wind projects.

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Solar panels and wind turbines share a landscape at sunrise, representing the mix of renewable sources assessed in the long-term Indiana study.

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Wind turbines are silhouetted against a dramatic sky, a visual tied to the study's conclusion that no widespread property declines occurred.

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An off-road vehicle is parked near wind turbines in an open field, showing the coexistence of agriculture and renewable infrastructure.

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Rows of colorful cars sit outside, representing the residential property market analyzed over two decades in the study.

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A white electric car is plugged into a charger, a nod to energy transitions that accompany wind and solar developments.

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A solar farm is situated beside a busy highway, one of the utility-scale installations examined for effects on nearby home values.

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