INDIANA — Duke Energy has selected three high-potential commercial properties across Bartholomew, Dearborn, and Monroe counties to join its 2026 Site Readiness Program.
The initiative evaluates prime acreage, collaborates with local economic development organizations, and markets development-ready industrial sites nationwide to companies seeking to build, expand, or relocate operations.
“As Indiana continues to grow, communities need competitive, development-ready sites that can attract new employers and investment,” said Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana. “That’s why, through the Site Readiness Program, our economic development team works alongside cities and counties across the state to enhance those opportunities – helping bring new jobs, tax dollars, and long-term economic growth to the communities we serve.
Through the program, Duke Energy partners with engineering firm Banning Engineering and national site selection experts at Site Selection Group to assess each location and build custom marketing strategies alongside municipal leaders.
Featured 2026 Site Readiness Locations
Taylorsville Industrial Site (Bartholomew County)
Situated in unincorporated Bartholomew County near U.S. Highway 31 and I-65, the Taylorsville Industrial Site lies along one of southern Indiana’s key manufacturing corridors. All primary utilities are available at the site’s perimeter, and the flexible parcel layout can accommodate either a unified industrial campus or two independent developments.
“For rural Bartholomew County, this represents an opportunity to prepare for growth while keeping that growth rooted in the community,” said Maclyn Benedict, project coordinator for the Greater Columbus Economic Development Corporation. “By making this site more competitive for future investment, we can help attract quality jobs, expand the local tax base, and create new opportunities for residents close to home.”
I-74 St. Leon Alig Site (Dearborn County)
Located at the interchange of Interstate 74 and State Road 1 in St. Leon, this property offers interstate visibility and direct highway access tailored for commercial, distribution, or light manufacturing operations. Full utility infrastructure—including electric, natural gas, municipal water, sanitary sewer, and broadband—is available on or adjacent to the site
“For Dearborn County and the broader southeastern Indiana region, the I-74 St. Leon Alig Site offers the kind of visibility, access, and infrastructure that companies look for when making expansion decisions,” said Mike Perleberg, executive director of One Dearborn Economic Development. “Through Duke Energy’s Site Readiness Program, we are strengthening our ability to compete for new investment, support job creation and position this site for long-term economic growth.”
3100 W. Fullerton Pike (Monroe County / Bloomington)
Spanning 87 acres along I-69 in Bloomington, the Fullerton Pike Site features direct highway frontage, ramp access, and recent surrounding roadway upgrades. The fully serviced site sits in a key employment growth area with active local leadership and supportive property ownership.
“Site readiness is essential to Monroe County’s ability to attract both new businesses and expansion projects,” said Clark Greiner, interim CEO of the Bloomington Economic Development Corporation. “The Fullerton Pike Site combines I-69 visibility, strong access, available utilities and a growing employment corridor with local partners who are actively preparing for future investment.”
Economic Impact and Track Record
Since launching the Site Readiness Program in 2013, Duke Energy has helped prepare 53 properties across its service area. Those efforts have secured 32 major industrial projects, bringing more than 10,300 jobs and nearly $15 billion in capital investment to Indiana.
Over the past five years alone, Duke Energy’s broader economic development activities have helped recruit $22 billion in capital investment and more than 17,000 jobs to the state.
Duke Energy Indiana operates as the state’s largest electric supplier, maintaining approximately 6,800 megawatts of owned capacity and serving 930,000 customers across a 23,000-square-mile service territory.
