Ball State begins final phase of ambitious geothermal project
Eventually, the system will heat and cool 5.5 million square feet of buildings and save $2 million a year in operating costs.
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Columbus manufacturer to begin solar panel production
Nusun Solar says an endorsement by Underwriter’s Laboratories should lead to mass production of its commercial and residential panels.
Ford sees EV potential in Indianapolis
Ford touts new models of electric and hybrid vehicles in seminar co-sponsored by the Greater Indiana Clean Cities Coalition, which promotes alternative fuels.
Plans delayed for wind farm near Purdue University
An Indianapolis developer says it is still trying to arrange financing to build wind turbines on farmland owned by Purdue University and nearby privately owned property in West Lafayette.
Zeroing in on net-zero energy in Indianapolis
The Holy Grail of energy efficiency has yet to arrive, but pieces are falling into place.
Indiana gives grants to convert fleets to alternative fuels
The Office of Energy Development is dispensing grants of up to $500,000 to help private- and public-sector organizations convert their vehicles.
Abound Solar undeterred by rivals’ bankruptcies
Abound officials are quick to reassure that the company is on track with its original business plan, which calls for adding a huge amount of manufacturing capacity in Tipton in 2012 or 2013 and hiring 900 to 1,200 people.
Ball State geothermal plant powers economic engine
Ball State University leaders hope the school’s $87 million geothermal plant paves the way for others like it—as an economic-development opportunity as much as an environmental effort.
City plans to install solar panels at public works buildings
The city has put out a request seeking companies or teams of firms qualified to install solar photovoltaic systems at three of its public works buildings and garages.
Proposed wind farm seeking approval in Tipton
An energy company that wants to build a massive wind farm in central Indiana has taken another step toward that goal.
Conservancy installs turbines at eco-friendly HQ
Wind turbines, a rare sight downtown, have finally been added to The Nature Conservancy’s high-profile building on Ohio Street.
Solar panel maker says Indiana factory on track
A solar panel manufacturer says its plans remain on track to start production at an unfinished auto parts factory in central Indiana. Abound Solar, which projects it could eventually have up to 1,000 employees, said it may begin hiring some workers this year.
Senators propose immediate end to ethanol credit
Two senators from ethanol-producing states proposed Thursday to immediately end a tax credit for the corn-based fuel and agreeing to support shifting some of that money to debt reduction.
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.
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.
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.
Indiana lawmakers push voluntary renewable standards
Senate Bill 251, which passed the Indiana House Utilities and Energy committee Friday, calls for a voluntary goal of producing 10 percent of the state's electricity from renewable energy resources by 2025.
Banks OK with ‘clean energy financing districts’
Industry feared original bill would have put mortgage lenders at added risk.
Indiana experts weigh in on environmental issues
A panel discussion includes topics ranging from green power initiatives and hybrid cars to landfill policies and environmental regulations.