Articles tagged as: solar energy
March 18, 2024
Solar in Indiana rebounds in 2023 after project delays the previous year
Nationwide, solar accounted for more than half of all the new energy that came online in 2023. Though a good portion of that could have been held over from 2022.
Read MoreJanuary 16, 2024
Bill would give counties more flexibility to access 'solar-, wind-ready community' incentives
A state law says counties with wind or solar ordinances that are more restrictive than state guidelines can't access state incentives. But a new state House bill, HB 1278, would let counties that nearly meet the guidelines get them too.
Read MoreOctober 30, 2023
Canadian Solar to build $800 million solar panel factory in southeastern Indiana, employ about 1,200
Ontario-based Canadian Solar Inc. will build an $800 million solar panel factory in southeastern Indiana that will employ about 1,200 workers once production is fully ramped up, the company said Monday.
Read MoreJuly 26, 2023
Indiana didn't add as much utility-scale solar last year, likely due to delays
Two years ago, Indiana expected to see the third highest solar growth of any state in the country if all of the proposed large-scale projects got built. But last year we saw only a third as much solar as in 2021.
Read MoreMay 9, 2023
What energy, environment legislation is now Indiana law?
There were several bills proposed during this year's legislative session that had to do with energy and the environment in Indiana. Here's a run-down of some of the bills that passed and failed during this years legislative session.
Read MoreMarch 27, 2023
Bill to study solar panel, wind turbine recycling passes Indiana House
The U.S. hasnt found a cost-effective way to recycle panels and turbines yet. And that could mean a lot of waste in the next 20 to 30 years as the less efficient ones operating today reach the end of their useful life.
Read MoreMarch 1, 2023
Bill would give money to wind and solar friendly counties, but only if it comes from the feds
A bill that aims to incentivize Indiana counties to be wind and solar friendly passed the state Senate on Tuesday.
Read MoreJune 7, 2022
Muncie city council votes down solar field at former GM plant, citing cost and land use
The Muncie City Council has voted down a proposed solar field at a former General Motors plant after debate on whether the project would make enough money for the city.
Read MoreMay 30, 2022
South Bend’s Crossroads Solar lands deal with national panel distributor
Solar panels made by formerly incarcerated people in South Bend will soon be available across the country.
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