Northern Indiana actually has relatively high penetration rates for residential solar installations largely thanks to the Amish/Old Order Mennonite communities

Northern Indiana actually has relatively high penetration rates for residential solar installations largely thanks to the Amish/Old Order Mennonite communities in the area. In comparison to lighting your home with gas, solar and battery systems can look pretty cheap. As others have pointed out, technology more likely to be accepted so long as it doesn't threaten the cohesion of the community.