Articles tagged as: solar energy
June 21, 2021
Regulators OK 195-Megawatt Solar Farm For Central Indiana
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission unanimously approved the project, which will stretch across nearly 1,800 acres in Clinton County, in an area about 50 miles northwest of Indianapolis.
Read MoreJune 15, 2021
Solar Capacity Doubles In Indiana, More Big Projects Proposed
If the projects are completed Indiana is expected to see the third highest increase in megawatts of large-scale solar in the country -- with nearly four gigawatts, or 4,000 megawatts, proposed.
Read MoreMay 19, 2021
Purdue University Aims To Make Unique Solar Plants More Efficient, Lower Costs
Purdue University researchers are looking into ways to lower those costs, which would make these plants competitive.
Read MoreMay 11, 2021
OUCC, Solar Advocates Want The State To Deny CenterPoint's Reimbursement Request
The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor and six other groups want Indiana to deny CenterPoint Energy's request to give people with solar panels fewer credits for energy they deliver to the grid.
Read MoreApril 14, 2021
Split Senate Leads To Death Of Controversial Wind, Solar Bill
A controversial bill that aimed to standardize where wind and solar farms could be located in the state was withdrawn in the state Senate on Tuesday.
Read MoreApril 12, 2021
Hamilton Southeastern Schools to Host Solar Tours
An educational event at Sand Creek Elementary School on April 17 will give community members the opportunity to learn more about the school's decision to go solar.
Read MoreFebruary 5, 2021
Solar Advocates Hope Indiana Will Extend Higher Net Metering Rates Before They Expire
Four years ago, Indiana passed a law to slowly decrease the amount solar customers get for energy they generate -- from the higher retail rate to the lower wholesale rate.
Read MoreFebruary 3, 2021
Bill Would Make It Easier To Build A Solar Farm By Providing Tax Guidelines
One of the challenges for solar companies that want to invest in Indiana is different counties charge different tax rates. A new bill would provide some guidelines.
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2021
Another Indiana School Embraces Solar Power For Energy
The project at North Liberty Elementary in Walkerton in St. Joseph County is part of a broader effort to improve energy efficiency in the John Glenn School Corp.
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2021
Muncie To Buy Former GM Factory Land To Build Solar Farm
The city of Muncie is buying the former GM factory property on the city's southside with hopes of turning it into a solar panel farm to generate power.
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