Noblesville environmental consulting firm hires Zoeller
Golars Environmental and Remediation Services announced Tuesday that former Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller would serve as general counsel for the company.
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Indiana House passes bill to cut solar panel incentives
Both sides of the issue clashed over the impact the bill would have on Indiana’s growing solar energy industry.
Trump coal order won’t prompt restart of Indiana power plant
The Logansport Municipal Utilities’ power plant burned through the last of its coal in January 2016 before shutting down.
EPA reverses course on safety of Dow Agro pesticide
The Trump administration won’t ban a common pesticide sold by the Indianapolis firm, reversing efforts by the Obama administration to bar the chemical based on findings it could hinder development of children’s brains.
Water-testing company makes B2B pivot
120WaterAudit, co-founded by Compendium Software alums Megan Glover and Chris Baggott, began last year by chasing consumers. But it’s recently stumbled upon success by targeting utilities.
House panel approves bill to reduce solar power incentive
The bill was approved Wednesday by an 8-5 vote and goes to the full House for consideration. It’s already been approved by the Senate.
Environmental groups vowing to fight Trump climate actions
Environmental groups that have hired scores of new lawyers in recent months are prepared to go to court to fight an order from President Donald Trump that eliminates many restrictions on fossil fuel production and would roll back plans to curb global warming.
Trump to cancel Obama’s policies aimed at climate pledge
Trump will sign an executive order Tuesday that begins unraveling a raft of rules and directives to combat climate change.
European regulators clear Dow Chemical-DuPont merger
The $62 billion deal, which is still awaiting U.S. regulatory approval, would create a huge publicly traded agricultural company that would be based in Delaware but have major operations in Indianapolis.
Trump administration approves Keystone XL pipeline
The Trump administration issued a permit Friday to build the Keystone XL pipeline, reversing the Obama administration and clearing the way for the controversial $8 billion project to finally be completed.
Industry chief: Solar doesn’t now threaten utility profit
Indiana's power companies urged lawmakers on Wednesday to move forward with a bill that would curtail a financial incentive available to solar panel owners, even though it does not pose a current threat to their bottom line.
Wonder material might make spray-on solar cells a reality
Imagine a future when solar cells can be sprayed or printed onto the windows of skyscrapers or atop sports utility vehicles—and at prices potentially far cheaper than today’s silicon-based panels. It’s not as far-fetched it sounds.
Madison County gives OK for $12 million solar park
Nearly 30 acres of land in Madison County has been declared an economic development revitalization area for a planned 8.2-megawatt solar park.
Minnesota-based ag company planning Terre Haute turkey hatchery
The $22 million facility will open next year and will employ up to 100 people, the Indiana Economic Development Corp. says.
Indiana’s coal-loving neighbor ponders embrace of nuclear power
Kentucky’s legislature is close to lifting its decades-long moratorium on nuclear energy in a state that has been culturally and economically dominated by coal.
Waste services firm bought by Florida company in $66M cash deal
CGS Services Inc. was on its fourth generation of family ownership when Florida-based Advanced Disposal Services bought the central Indiana company.
Inaccurate statements by lawmaker on solar bill stir backlash
At least one lawmaker said that inaccurate testimony by Sen. Brandt Hershman during a recent Statehouse hearing led him to back a bill that would reduce financial incentives for installing solar panels.
Despite $329M loss last year, Calumet looks ahead with ‘cautious optimism’
The Indianapolis-based company said it has seen positive results from efficiency and cost-cutting actions it took in 2016.
Solar farm planned for 17-acre site
The $4 million project east of Indianapolis is slated to have about 11,000 solar panels.
Indiana Senate panel OKs bill to reduce solar incentives
A state Senate committee has approved a bill that Indiana's investor-owned utilities back that would eliminate much of the financial incentive for installing solar panels.