Articles tagged as: solar energy
July 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.
Read MoreApril 25, 2022
With so much support, who wants to phase out rooftop solar incentives? Answer: Indiana utilities
Indiana utilities have more influence on politics in the state than you might imagine. Net metering for rooftop solar -- which will be phased down this year -- is a good example.
Read MoreMarch 23, 2022
Historic Black school in Kokomo to go solar with help of the Indiana NAACP
The Douglass School, named after abolitionist Fredrick Douglass, opened during segregation and eventually merged with an all-white school in the 1950s before closing in 1968.
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2022
Bill to help homeowners with HOAs get solar passes Senate
The Indiana Senate passed a bill that aims to help residents who have homeowner's associations get solar panels.
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