IPL retirees, union continue fight over plan funding
Retirees re-energize legal battle against IPL, seek rehearing in Court of Appeals over post-retirement funding case that could
cost utility $100 million.
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Regulatory job prompts Mays to resign as Recorder publisher
Carolene Mays plans to leave the Indianapolis newspaper after being named to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.
‘Net metering’ bills advance in General Assembly
Indiana lawmakers have taken another step in advancing legislation that supporters say will give a boost to Indiana's
renewable energy movement.
Mays named to Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission
Gov. Mitch Daniels has appointed former Democratic state Rep. Carolene Mays of Indianapolis to the Indiana Utility Regulatory
Commission.
Light in the gloom
More industrial construction is going on in Indiana than in any nearby state.
IPL sues engineering consultant over Eagle Valley discharge
Indianapolis Power and Light Co. is suing its engineering consultant over an industrial accident that spilled 30 million
gallons of polluted water into White River.
IPL retirees lose appeal over retirement benefits
Indiana Court of Appeals upholds utility commission ruling favorable to IPL. Although court does "not condone" IPL’s action in the retirement benefits case, it gives deference to the commission.
Bill would give CO2 pipeline firms right to take private land
A consumer group opposing Senate Bill 115 argues the measure is yet another concession to the developer of a coal-to-methane
plant proposed in Rockport.
Duke Energy to trim Midwest work force, expenses
Duke Energy is offering buyouts to employees as it moves some corporate functions performed in two Midwest offices,
including its central Indiana office in Plainfield.
With utilities under pressure, shareholders unite
The Indiana Utility Shareholders Association aims to be the “collective voice” of investors
in four of the big utilities operating in Indiana.
IPL: Changing tree-trimming policy could cost utility $100M
Indianapolis Power & Light Co. made the claim in testimony submitted to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission as part
of a hearing investigating complaints that the utility’s tree-trimming policies are too aggressive.
Lucas Oil owner backs foes of southern Indiana power plant
Forrest Lucas has hired lawyers to help the Concerned Citizens of Crawford County in their opposition to a proposed wood-burning
power plant near Milltown in southern Indiana.
Bill could pave way for Indiana nuclear power plants
The word “nuclear” isn’t even mentioned, but Senate Bill 69 is a virtual launch code for reviving attempts
at commercial nuclear power in Indiana.
Report: Indiana electricity rates may rise 12 percent
The Purdue University-based State Utility Forecasting Group predicts that Indiana’s electricity rates could rise by 2013 due
to more stringent environmental guidelines.
Duke Energy seeks less for study related to Edwardsport plant
The utility that asked state regulators permission to have customers pay $121 million for a geological study now seeks $42
million.
Renewable power focus of utility reform in 2010 Legislature
The Hoosier Environmental Council and Citizens Action Coalition see an expansion of the state’s
“net metering” policy as achievable during the short legislative session that starts Jan.
5.
Upgrade money for former coke plant goes to community projects
Citizens Energy Group is redirecting to community groups more than $413,000 that it was to spend on environmental upgrade
projects at its former coke oven facility in Indianapolis, which closed in 2007.
Ex-gas company CEO donates $1M to Community hospitals
The retired president and CEO of the former Indiana Gas Co. has donated $1 million to the philanthropic wing of a central
Indiana hospital network.
Indiana lawmakers hopeful about renewable energy bill
Legislation that could bring more wind turbines and solar power projects to the state failed in the last session’s closing
hours.
City tries to raise cash by privatizing operations
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard pulled out his predecessor Steve Goldsmith’s Republican playbook and began exploring a host
of privatization proposals in an effort to save money.