British company drops plans for Indiana wind farm
Renewable Energy Systems on Tuesday dropped its proposal for the Harvest Wind Energy project, which called for 150 to 225 wind turbines.
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NIPSCO making plans to retire its coal-fired power plants
Northern Indiana Public Service Co. says it's considering retiring four of its five remaining coal-fired electricity-generating units within five years and the other within a decade.
Water utility seeks rate hike for $542M in infrastructure
Indiana American Water, which provides water services to 1.3 million people in Indiana, has requested a nearly 17 percent rate increase.
Indiana, Manitoba officials sign agriculture agreement
Government officials are pledging to work closely, particularly on matters of trade, agriculture research and investment.
Maryland plans to appeal EPA denial of petition involving Indiana plants
Maryland contends the power plants in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia are violating the “good neighbor” provision of the Clean Air Act.
DowDuPont names leaders for Corteva Agriscience, DuPont
The Corteva Agriscience spinoff, which includes the local operations of the former Dow AgroSciences unit, employs about 1,500 workers in Indianapolis.
Central Indiana well field approved as EPA cleanup priority
The site is called the Broadway Street Corridor Groundwater Plume. Officials have reported finding contaminated groundwater with concentrations of trichloroethene, tetrachloroethene and other chemicals.
Vectren: Indiana gas customers to save $35 over 12 months
The company said the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission on Tuesday approved the final phase of an agreement with various consumer groups to reflect decreases in rates as a result of the federal tax overhaul last year.
Trump’s UN ag ambassador pick talks climate change
President Donald Trump's nominee to be the next U.S. agriculture ambassador to the United Nations says coping with climate change would be one of his priorities.
Weed killer’s future targeted in appeal of EPA approvals
When it comes to killing weeds, Bayer AG’s crop chemical XtendiMax has become a powerful new tool for American farmers. But environmental groups and companies such as Indiana-based Red Gold Tomatoes aren’t fond of the product’s unintended side effects.
EPA begins cleanup of toxic south-side commercial property
The city-owned site on South Tibbs Avenue served as an oil-collection, storage and transfer facility for decades before being abandoned in 1993.
Vectren shareholders approve $6B merger with Texas utility
The combined company would serve more than 7 million gas and electricity customers in eight states and hold about $29 billion in assets.
Indiana city won’t restart coal plant despite relaxed rules
Logansport Municipal Utilities shut down its plant in early 2016 after deciding it couldn't afford updates needed to meet rules established under former President Barack Obama.
Red Delicious loses claim as No. 1 apple after five-plus decades on top
The Red Delicious apple, an easy-to-transport variety that dominated grocery selection for decades, is no longer the most popular variety in the United States.
State regulators approve Duke Energy rate reduction
The amount of savings under the agreement approved by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission will vary by customer. Duke Energy credits the federal tax overhaul for the rate reduction.
Scotts to test whether Miracle-Gro can make pot grow, too
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. is betting its fertilizer can help cultivate a different kind of grass.
Kroger to phase out plastic bags at all stores
Kroger Co., the biggest grocery player in the Indianapolis-area market, orders about 6 billion bags each year.
Trump plan rolls back Obama’s coal emissions standards
The plan would give states broad authority to determine how to restrict carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming. It also would let states relax pollution rules for power plants that need upgrades.
Amazon generates huge electric bills—but gets others to pay them
Amazon stands out for its success in offloading its power costs and also because it dominates America’s cloud business, which has gone from nonexistent to using 2 percent of U.S. electricity in about a decade.
State Fair attendance slips by 5 percent, despite best-ever crowd on weekday
More than 860,000 visitors entered the fair over the 17-day run that ended Sunday, a far cry from recent highs.