GOP strategist Matalin speaks out against ‘ag-gag’ bill
Republican pundit Mary Matalin is among several celebrities lobbying Indiana lawmakers to oppose a bill banning filming at farms and factories.
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Indiana lawmaker: Coal-gas plant no longer feasible
An Indiana lawmaker who opposes a 30-year contract with the developers of a proposed $2.8 billion coal-gasification plant told a House committee Wednesday that the surge in U.S. shale gas production has driven down natural gas prices, leaving synthetic gas projects unfeasible.
Pence reappoints Atterholt chief of utility commission
James Atterholt was first named utility chief in 2010 to replace David Lott Hardy, who was fired by Gov. Mitch Daniels amid an ethics probe involving Duke Energy Corp.
Calumet goes back to market with public offering
The Indianapolis-based petroleum refiner plans to use proceeds from the 5.3 million unit stock offering for working capital, acquisitions and possibly the redemption or repurchase of debt.
Indiana Supreme Court asked to review Rockport gas deal
A Court of Appeals ruling upheld the 30-year contract between developers of the $2.6 billion synthetic gas plant and the Indiana Finance Authority. The agency would buy gas at a pre-negotiated rate and resell it to customers at a fixed rate.
Proposed $300M Anderson reservoir sparks concerns
Madison County officials say the proposed Mounds Lake Reservoir in Anderson would improve flood control, create prime real estate and boost economic development.
Summit’s headquarters earns double LEED certification
Summit earned the environmental accolades by including a variety of green-friendly features, including carpeting made from recycling materials, paints with low or no volatile organic compounds, and HVAC and LED lighting systems with energy-efficient controls.
Tipton County approves $300M wind farm, with limits
A central Indiana county has given the go-ahead to a proposed $300 million wind farm while also approving restrictions that address concerns about the project's impact on property values.
Scrap industry backs regulation of oft-stolen items
An Indiana Senate committee on Tuesday approved House Bill 1441, which would make it illegal to sell air-conditioner coils or catalytic converters without proof of ownership.
Proposed Indiana reservoir would face several reviews
Indiana's Department of Homeland Security and several divisions of the Department of Natural Resources would have to review the 2,000-acre reservoir proposal, as would the Army Corps of Engineers and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Indiana House panel amends utility rate bill
Indiana manufacturers and consumer groups opposed to a bill that would make it easier for power companies to raise their rates won concessions Wednesday from House lawmakers.
Indiana crop insurance payouts for 2012 losses top $1B
Purdue University said Tuesday that Indiana farmers received payouts for 2012 corn, soybean and wheat losses that are nearly twice as much as the previous record of $522 million in 2008.
IPL boosts renewables portfolio with more solar
Farm planned for northeast of Indianapolis Motor Speedway will add to sun/wind capabilities.
Ice Miller finds utility in Kay Pashos’ executive past
Member of firm’s emerging energy practice was once president of PSI Energy.
Indianapolis firm seeks oil in north-central Indiana
Indianapolis-based CountryMark hopes an Indiana oil field that once was the largest in the United States can be lucrative again.
CountryMark paying $18 million for pollution controls
Government officials alleged Indianapolis-based CountryMark violated the law when the oil refiner expanded operations without obtaining proper permits and installing necessary pollution controls.
Environmental groups lob new suit at I-69 work
For the third time, the Hoosier Environmental Council has filed a federal suit attempting to stop construction of the 142-mile link between Evansville and Indianapolis.
Citizens seeks rate increases to fund $560M in upgrades
The Indianapolis-based utility said the average residential water customer would see monthly water bills increase from $31 to $34.
HEMPSTEAD: Indianapolis approaching important tipping point
Confluence of trends, developments offer special opportunity.
High court seems to favor Monsanto in patent case
The U.S. Supreme Court appeared likely Tuesday to side with Monsanto Co. in its claim that an Indiana farmer violated the company's patents on soybean seeds that are resistant to its weed-killer.