Emissions
Plant upgrades might cost IPL nearly $1 billion
April 28, 2012
Chris O'MalleyNew federal mercury-reduction regulations may force Indianapolis Power & Light to spend nearly $1 billion to upgrade its
coal-fired electric plants scattered around Indiana. Duke Energy is mulling everything from plant upgrades to shutting down
older units.
MoreTrucking firms shunning costly clean-burning engines
March 3, 2012
Chris O'MalleyTrucking fleets, already buckling under higher costs for insurance and fuel, are finding ways around new rules that nearly
eliminate nitrogen oxides and particulate matter but also sent prices of new trucks soaring.
MoreDuke uncertain about impact of Indiana unit shutdown
June 6, 2011
Associated PressOfficials at Duke Energy don't know how soon they will be able to shut down two coal-burning units at a southern Indiana
power plant after deciding to drop a multimillion-dollar project to convert them to natural gas.
MoreElectric vehicles gain traction in region
June 4, 2011
Chris O'MalleyIndianapolis has one of the highest concentrations of plug-in electric vehicle drivers in the nation, an industry official
says.
MoreIndiana experts weigh in on environmental issues
March 5, 2011
A panel discussion includes topics ranging from green power initiatives and hybrid cars to landfill policies and environmental
regulations.
MoreState's big polluters spewed less last year
December 27, 2010
IBJ StaffEPA data show an 18 percent decrease in toxic emissions among big manufacturers and electric utilities, but it's unclear to
what degree better practices—or the slow economy—had on declining levels.
MoreToxic chemical releases decrease 18 percent in Indiana
December 16, 2010
Associated PressThe 2009 Toxics Release Inventory released Thursday shows releases of toxic chemicals to the environment by companies in Indiana
decreased by 20.6 million pounds, or 18 percent.
MoreDuke Energy wins verdict reversal in clean-air case
October 13, 2010
Bloomberg NewsThe renovations complied with Indiana's plan for implementing the federal Clean Air Act, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court
of Appeals in Chicago said in Tuesday's ruling.
MoreHoosier Energy reaches settlement with EPA
July 23, 2010
IBJ StaffRural electric cooperative to pay civil penalty of nearly $1 million for not using most modern pollution controls. Hoosier
Energy also to spend up to $300 million on pollution controls at coal-fired plants.
MoreProposed air pollution rule could cost utilities
July 17, 2010
Chris O'MalleyIndiana’s utilities are scrambling to assess the cost of tighter air pollution limits proposed this month by the Environmental
Protection Agency that could drive up electric rates.
MoreLugar's energy bill winning support
June 10, 2010
Bloomberg NewsLugar's bill may be able to muster the 60 votes needed for Senate passage because it wouldn't cap emissions or expand offshore
drilling, two controversial issues in the Senate.
MoreIPL settles $190M dispute, resumes wind farm project
May 17, 2010
Chris O'MalleyIndianapolis Power & Light tilted at wind farm developer by terminating its contract. Now a new agreement avoids the potential
$190 million in damages enXco sought against the local utility.
MoreStudy: Indiana shows long-term decrease in air toxics
May 8, 2010
Chris O'MalleyIDEM says in its newly released “ToxWatch” report that the level of air toxics over the last decade has “decreased
to within levels acceptable to the U.S. EPA.
MoreIDEM chief choking on EPA's new ozone proposal
April 22, 2010
Chris O'MalleyCost of proposed EPA ozone limit would far outweigh any potential health benefits, Indiana Department of Environmental Management
commissioner says.
MoreDuke: New coal plant's cost rises to $2.9B
April 16, 2010
Associated PressDuke Energy says the cost of the coal-gasification power plant it's building in southwestern Indiana has risen by $530 million.
MoreBill could pave way for Indiana nuclear power plants
January 9, 2010
Chris O'MalleyThe word “nuclear” isn’t even mentioned, but Senate Bill 69 is a virtual launch code for reviving attempts
at commercial nuclear power in Indiana.
MoreIndiana pushes firms toward electric vehicles, but has few of its own
January 2, 2010
Chris O'MalleyState government hasn’t put much money toward becoming a leader among states integrating hybrids
into their massive vehicle fleets.
MoreRenewable power focus of utility reform in 2010 Legislature
January 2, 2010
Chris O'MalleyThe Hoosier Environmental Council and Citizens Action Coalition see an expansion of the state’s
“net metering” policy as achievable during the short legislative session that starts Jan.
5.
MoreDuke Energy wants ratepayers to fund carbon dioxide storage site study
December 5, 2009
Chris O'MalleyThe state’s utility consumer agency is opposing Duke Energy’s request to have customers pay $121 million to
study where to inject underground the carbon dioxide to be produced by its Edwardsport plant.
MoreEPA: IPL electric plant upgrades were deficient
November 28, 2009
Chris O'MalleyIndianapolis Power & Light faces potential fines and capital expenditures after allegedly updating three generating
plants over 23 years without adding the most modern pollution controls.
MoreCity becomes hub of 'cryo-cooling' for truck trailers
October 1, 2009
Chris O'MalleyIndianapolis is the new operating headquarters of a Ukrainian-American venture producing refrigeration units for semi trailers.
The move comes with the naming this spring of Thomas Roller as president and CEO of Ukram Industries. Roller is known locally
as former CEO of Indianapolis-based Norwood Promotional Products and of Fruehauf Trailer, which was based here in the 1990s.
MoreAnderson firm aims to clean up diesel emissions
September 17, 2009
Kathleen McLaughlinEngineer Refaat "Ray" Kammel's Anderson engineering firm has received a $2-million grant from the Indiana
Department of Economic Development to start manufacturing a patented device that will help old trucks meet
new federal emission standards.
MorePoll shows IBJ Daily readers keenly interested in the environment
September 12, 2009
Marc D. AllanA solid majority of subscribers to IBJ Daily believes climate change is a serious problem, thinks carbon emissions
should be regulated, and wants Indianapolis to pursue mass transit on a broad scale, according to a poll conducted in July
by IBJ.
MoreLocal panel to discuss climate bill's possible business impact
September 2, 2009
IBJ Staff and Associated PressA panel of energy and legal experts will gather tomorrow evening to discuss what the climate change bill now before Congress
could mean for Indiana businesses.
MoreDuke considers taking carbon dioxide underground
July 13, 2009
IBJ StaffDuke Energy has proposed spending $121 million to study the feasibility of injecting carbon dioxide deep underground, adding
1 percent to the average ratepayer’s bill between 2010 and 2013.
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Doc, a few important errors in your statements:
(1) The developer is spending the CITY'S money (the city is paying for the cost of the garage), so the city can damn well insist on a quality design.
(2) The LAW requires the proposed building to comply with design standards, and insisting that people follow the law is not giving anyone the "run-around."
(3) A two-week delay to make some minimal aesthetic improvements is hardly a great imposition being imposed on the developer.
(4) If the developer would rather build a crappy building elsewhere with their own money, then they are welcome to pick up and do so.
(4) Indianapolis is a major city, not some podunk town that needs to spread its legs for any developer that throws the place a sideways glance. Indianapolis should insist on the best, not settle for junk. Accepting anything is not going to make Indianapolis grow any faster (not sure where you got that silly notion from), nor is Indianapolis a slow-growth city compared to similarly sized city's in the Midwest.
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