Lugar pushes energy savings, more oil production
Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar is pushing a national energy plan he says will save billions of dollars by increasing domestic oil production and improving energy efficiency.
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Purdue wins $5M global warming crop-research grant
Purdue University scientists have won a $5 million federal grant to help corn and soybean farmers adapt to the various climate change scenarios global warming is forecast to bring in the coming decades.
Solar power company moving headquarters to Portage
Fronius USA will relocate to Portage, where it plans to lease 400,000 square feet of manufacturing space and create up to 512 jobs by 2016.
Congressmen back Carbon Motors’ loan request
Most of Indiana's congressional delegation is supporting an Indiana company's request for a federal loan they say would help create perhaps 1,500 jobs building high-tech police vehicles in Connersville.
Wind farm may fan economy in Madison County
E.ON Climate & Renewables North America is planning some 75 wind turbines as part of Madison County’s first commercial wind farm, one that could temporarily employ 150 construction workers and bring a dozen permanent jobs.
Actor Ed Begley to bring star power to Indiana energy conference
Begley is famously obsessed with making his home more energy-efficient—and for driving his wife nuts.
Challenger in Indianapolis mayoral race releases sustainability plan
Among Melina Kennedy’s priorities is educating residents and businesses about recycling and making it more convenient.
Eco-friendly downtown supply store closes
Green Way Supply, a pioneering green construction products store, has gone out of business, but one of its partners is planning a new building supply store with mix of green and traditional products.
Vectren’s plan to close field offices fuels complaint
Unions and public safety officials allege the utility’s move to home-based crews could delay responses to emergencies and reduce safety.
Massive recycling plant in Indianapolis pays off for Republic Services
A $4M machine sorts newspaper, glass, plastic quickly from as far away as Evansville.
Electric vehicles gain traction in region
Indianapolis has one of the highest concentrations of plug-in electric vehicle drivers in the nation, an industry official says.
Massive wind farm planned north of Indianapolis
A Chicago-based wind-farm developer is planning a $175 million farm about 45 miles north of Indianapolis that will span parts of Madison, Tipton, Grant and Howard counties.
Rain-sodden spring puts Indiana corn in jeopardy
Indiana's wettest spring in a century has put the planting of the state's corn crop so far behind schedule agricultural experts predict the delay could cost the state's farmers about $1 billion in losses.
Documentary touts sustainable building practices in Indy
The hour-long film, dubbed “Green Building in Indianapolis: Creating a Sustainable Future,” was released on You Tube last month.
Nestle Waters CEO favors industry recycling programs
The head of the continent’s largest producer of bottled water told Indiana recycling advocates his industry should take more responsibility in the reuse of plastic bottles.
IPL exec promoted to CEO
After about a month as interim CEO, Indianapolis Power & Light Co. executive Ken Zagzebski has won the job for good.
City seeks bids for $300M sewage tunnel system
City officials are seeking bidders for the first phase of Indianapolis’ largest-ever public works project, an underground tunnel system equipped to store millions of gallons of raw sewage and prevent the excrement from flowing into local waterways.
UPDATE: Obama pushes energy plan at Allison plant
President Barack Obama pushed his national energy plan with a Friday tour of the Allison Transmission plant in Indianapolis.
Purdue forms 2 energy labs with Chinese school
Purdue said Tuesday that its President, France Cordova, has signed an agreement with Beihang University's president to form the two joint laboratories. One will focus on energy systems and the other on low emissions combustion.
Duke Energy quarterly profit rises almost 15 percent
Duke Energy Corp.'s first-quarter earnings rose almost 15 percent on strong results from its international operations and lower corporate costs.