Indy-based cooperative strikes oil at Terre Haute well
Indianapolis-based oil cooperative says it has made a "significant" oil find at a well site in western Indiana on property owned by the Hulman family.
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UPDATE: Lilly settles pollution suit for $337,500
A complaint filed Wednesday by the U.S. government says Lilly’s plant on South Harding Street is emitting high levels of acetonitrile and methanol, considered hazardous air pollutants by the EPA.
TechPoint adds two categories to Mira Awards
The group plans to honor young professionals and clean technology/energy innovation endeavors.
Regulators plan more hearings on Duke plant costs
Indiana utility regulators will hold two additional field hearings to take public comment on Duke Energy's request to pass along to ratepayers the $2.9 billion cost of a coal-gasification plant being built near Edwardsport in southwestern Indiana.
Indiana activists oppose nuclear incentive bill
A bill that would offer Indiana's utilities incentives to build the state's first nuclear power plants is advancing in the Statehouse despite strong opposition from environmentalists, renewable energy boosters and industries that consume large amounts of electricity.
Bills seek utility rate flexibility to comply with EPA mandates
Indiana’s utilities have energetically sought legislation this session that would allow them to quickly charge ratepayers for the cost of new federal mandates to reduce pollution.
Growth in farmers’ markets continues into winter months
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says there are about 900 winter farmers’ markets in operation—a 17-percent increase over the past two years. Two thrive locally, one downtown and one in Zionsville.
Degree in clean energy to be offered at IUPUI
The bachelor’s in energy engineering and technology is believed to be one of only a handful of such programs offered around the country.
Indiana Senate panel advances nuclear incentive bill
A bill that would allow Indiana's utilities to quickly pass onto their customers some of the costs of planning nuclear power plants is advancing in the General Assembly.
Hancock County utilities take on new name
The merged Hancock Telecom and Central Indiana Power have become NineStar Connect.
Nuclear power bill at statehouse conjures up ghosts
A controversial bill in the Indiana Senate would make it easier for utilities to quickly bill ratepayers for proposed nuclear and other clean-energy projects.
Purdue cancels $28 million coal-fired power plant
The school's board of trustees voted Friday morning to cancel the $28 million project for the Wade Utility Plant based on financial and regulatory concerns.
Purdue poised to cancel coal-fired power plant
Purdue University is moving to call off plans for a new coal-fired power unit that had been strongly opposed by environmental activists.
Indiana OKs 26-percent Indianapolis water increase
Regulators have approved a 26-percent rate increase for Indianapolis water customers, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission announced Wednesday, less than the 33.4-percent increase requested.
Indiana watchdogs seek probe of Duke Energy plant
Consumer advocates are calling for Indiana regulators to appoint an independent investigator to look into whether Duke Energy Corp. used undue influence to win state approval for a nearly $3 billion coal-gasification plant.
Utility lawyers question coal-gas plant timetable
Several attorneys have questioned a timetable for the approval of a coal-gasification plant in southwestern Indiana, saying it leaves too little time for public input.
Bill would force owners of electric cars to pay fee
Special charge would help offset lost gas-tax revenue.
Measure would let utilities use formula to set rates
Some utility consumer groups and large customers are fighting a proposed Indiana law that would allow power, gas and water companies to have their rates set annually by a formula rather than by state regulators.
U.S. says new rules would cut thousands of coal jobs
The Obama administration's own experts estimate their proposal for protecting streams from coal mining would eliminate thousands of jobs and slash production across much of the country
Universal curbside recycling program looks iffy
Finding a way to cover the cost of expanding the program with revenue from sales of recycled goods such as aluminum, plastic and glass has proved tough, even as commodities prices rise with the improving economy.