Indiana News
The following news clips highlight Indiana involvement in recent renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and list in chronological order. Here you can scroll through of stories dating back to 2003. Alternatively, you can search state energy news by state and topic.
December 18, 2012
Indianapolis Switching to Non-Oil City Cars
Indianapolis is the first U.S. city to require the purchase of either electric vehicles (EV) or plug-in hybrid vehicles for the city's non-police fleet. More
May 31, 2012
Indiana Utility Proposes New Green Power Program
Indiana utility, NIPSCO, has filed an application with the state regulatory commission to offer a pilot program to offer its customers the ability to voluntarily purchase renewable energy. Customers can opt to receive 25%, 50% and 100% of their electricity from renewable sources, and would pay a premium of approximately 1/5 of one cent per kilowatt-hour for the green power. More
March 22, 2012
Ball State University Completes Nation's Largest Ground-Source Geothermal System with Support from Recovery Act
As part of the Obama Administration's all-of-the-above approach to American energy, the Energy Department today congratulated Ball State University for its campus-wide ground-source geothermal system, the nation's largest geothermal heating and cooling system. More
February 1, 2012
DOE Solar Decathlon 2013 Moves to California
Energy Secretary Steven Chu has announced the 20 teams, representing 13 states and Washington, D.C. plus 3 foreign countries, that will compete U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013, which will be held in California for the first time. More
March 17, 2010
Utilities in California and Ohio Test New Power Storage Technologies
Utilities in California and Ohio are embracing new energy storage technologies, such as large-scale batteries and ice cooling devices, as ways to cut peak power loads and help integrate renewable energy into the grid. The innovations are part of the move towards Smart Grid technologies. More
June 9, 2008
Indiana's Governor Helps Commemorate State's Largest Wind Farm
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels joined a celebration in late May to recognize the construction of the Fowler Ridge Wind Farm. When all phases are complete, the project is expected to generate a total of 750 megawatts of wind energy — enough to power more than 200,000 homes. More
November 15, 2007
Midwest States and Manitoba Sign Agreements to Reduce Greenhouse Gases, Promote Energy Efficiency and Renewables
Nine Midwestern states and the Canadian province of Manitoba signed an agreement to promote energy security and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, 11 Midwestern states have adopted a platform that establishes other regional goals to promote energy efficiency, biobased products, renewable sources for electricity, and carbon capture and storage. The actions took place during the Midwestern Governors Association Energy Security and Climate Change Summit in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. More
October 15, 2007
Indiana Provides Rebates on Geothermal Heat Pumps
The Hoosier State has created a rebate program that reimburses residents up to $2,000 for installing geothermal heat pumps to replace traditional heating and cooling systems. The program is administered by the Indiana Office of Energy & Defense Development, with funds provided by the U.S. Department of Energy. More
