Articles tagged as: Coal
November 7, 2022
AES to convert Petersburg coal plant to natural gas, announcement causes mixed reactions
It's part of the utility's long-term plan to power AES customers with 13 percent natural gas and at least 78 percent wind, solar, and battery storage by 2042.
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2022
Feds penalize Indiana mine operator for 'knowingly' putting miner safety at risk
Peabody workers at a mine near the southeastern Indiana town of Francisco were at risk because the mine manager failed to act as a drill released potentially-explosive methane in July 2018, according to the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission ruling released earlier this month.
Read MoreJuly 27, 2022
Two Indiana electric utilities ask to raise rates for coal ash cleanups, others could follow
Activists say NIPSCO's customers shouldnt have to pay for what they call an incomplete cleanup.
Read MoreMay 20, 2022
Controversial coal-to-diesel plant wants more time to build. Activists want state to revisit its permit
A company hoping to build a controversial coal-to-diesel plant in southern Indiana has asked for more time before starting construction. Residents and activists who oppose the plant hope the state will look closely at the company's plan -- and allow the public to comment on them -- before approving the extension.
Read MoreMarch 14, 2022
Most of Indiana's greenhouse gas emissions are from coal and steel
The Environmental Protection Agency hopes states like Indiana will use new greenhouse gas inventory tools to reduce their emissions.
Read MoreMarch 7, 2022
NIPSCO to clean up more coal ash in Town of Pines, pay $11 million
The utility plans to test for toxic heavy metals at about 400 homes and businesses where coal ash was used as fill in construction.
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2022
Fate of the Petersburg plant unclear as AES corporate goes coal free
The global electric utility AES announced it will go coal free by 2025. But does that mean AES Indiana will fully close its Petersburg coal plant by then? It's hard to say.
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2022
Indiana would cut ties with banks that 'boycott' fossil fuels under House bill
The author of the bill, Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) said banks in favor of clean energy are "discriminating against" Indiana businesses by choosing not to lend to or invest in coal, oil, and natural gas companies.
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2022
Funding for coal miners with black lung disease slashed when Build Back Better failed
When Congress failed to pass the Build Back Better Act before the end of last year, it neglected to extend an excise tax on coal sold in the U.S. — which is the main source of revenue for the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund.
Read MoreJanuary 11, 2022
EPA moves to crack down on dangerous coal ash storage ponds
The EPA is denying requests by three Midwest power plants to extend operations of leaking or otherwise dangerous coal ash storage ponds. EPA says plants in Indiana, Ohio and Iowa will have to close coal ash ponds months or years ahead of schedule.
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