Hamilton County studying future water needs of fast-growing area
Intera Inc., an Austin, Texas-based water resources planning company, is leading the study into future water availability in the county.
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Hoosier consumer advocates ask feds to probe regional energy operator
An Indianapolis-based ratepayer protection group has asked federal regulators to audit spending by a Carmel-based energy transmission system operator for an annual meeting at luxury resort 600 miles beyond its service territory.
AES Indiana, customers at odds over $41M in costs incurred while power plant was down
The utility is asking for permission to pass on the cost of power it had to purchase from the grid during the outage, but customers are objecting.
Indiana utility seeking 16.5% electric rate increase
Merrillville, Indiana-based Northern Indiana Public Service Co. asked the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission this week to approve the rate increase over two years for its 470,000 customers across 32 northern Indiana counties.
Veleta appointed to Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission
David Veleta succeeds David Ober, who resigned as commissioner in June after being named vice president of taxation and public finance for the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.
Citizens Energy says apartment landlord to sell complexes, avoid utility disconnection
Citizens Energy Group on Thursday announced an agreement with landlord JPC Affordable Housing that will result in the sale of four properties and relieve most of JPC’s past-due utility-bill debt, now totaling more than $1.9 million.
Activists call on AES Indiana to retire coal-fired Petersburg plant
The largest and dirtiest power plant in AES Indiana’s fleet is coming under renewed criticism for violating its air and water permits and for maintenance problems that have contributed to higher customer bills.
Environmental group opposes wastewater plant
The Hoosier Environmental Council is now supporting the West Indianapolis Neighborhood Congress in its fight against the wastewater treatment facility the Ben Davis Conservancy District wants to build at 900 S. Tibbs Ave.
Westfield residents seek to save Midland Trace’s trees
Duke Energy Indiana is planning to expand transmission lines, but residents are worried that some routes being considering would spoil the trail and tree-lined neighborhoods.
Supreme Court decision might slow transition to cleaner energy
The Supreme Court ruling limiting the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants could have far-reaching consequences for the energy sector.
Citizens Energy Group proposes acquisition of Ben Davis Conservancy District
Citizens Energy Group announced Wednesday that it wants to acquire a small, little-known political subdivision in Marion County that was months away from starting construction of its own wastewater treatment plant to avoid Citizens’ rate hikes.
Hamilton County plans $45.1M project to add utilities at Bakers Corner
Hamilton County’s plan to install water and sewer utilities near U.S. 31 and East 236th Street will tap $25 million in funds Hamilton County received through the American Rescue Plan Act.
Wastewater treatment plans move ahead despite backlash in West Indy
A fight over zoning has devolved into debates over odor, water quality, and the impact of another wastewater treatment plant in the area on nearby residents.
Indianapolis launches first phase of building energy tracking program
Called Thriving Buildings, the program’s initial phase includes voluntary participation by private building owners while mandating participation for some municipal buildings.
Indiana regulators approve settlement cutting I&M electric rates
State regulators have approved a settlement with Indiana Michigan Power under which the utility will cut its Indiana residential customers’ base electric rates nearly 6% by next year.
Indiana lawmakers pass ‘baby nukes’ bill, send it to governor
The Indiana General Assembly has overwhelmingly passed a bill that would allow electric utilities to build small modular reactors, a move that could pave the way for commercial nuclear power in the state for the first time.
City finalizing $650,000-plus deal that restored water to troubled properties
Five days after announcing a deal with Citizens Energy Group to restore water service to tenants at two south-side Indianapolis apartment complexes, officials said they’re planning to get the city’s money back, but a lack of communication with the properties’ owners could complicate matters.
Hallador Energy acquiring Merom electric plant in Sullivan County
The 1-gigawatt power plant in southwestern Indiana is currently owned by Hoosier Energy and is approaching retirement.
IBJ Podcast: Is nuclear power headed to Indiana?
IBJ reporter John Russell joins the podcast to talk about why the Indiana Legislature is consider a proposal that could help clear a path for smaller, modular nuclear reactors to be located in Indiana.
Senate panel advances bill to set voluntary state standards for wind and solar projects
Indiana lawmakers are taking another stab at setting up statewide standards for large wind and solar projects, a year after a group of counties shot down an earlier effort.