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Energy Conservation
Bloomington earns green distinction for city hall
December 28, 2012
Associated PressOther than bragging rights and a plaque on the wall, what's the value of energy and environmental design certification for
the city and taxpayers?
MoreMonarch turns to natural gas to run trucking fleet
December 4, 2012
J.K. WallIn a sign of the rising popularity of natural gas engines, the Indianapolis-based distributor of alcoholic beverages will
make 85 of its 105 trucks run on natural gas by 2015.
MoreCommercialization priority for Lugar energy center
September 1, 2012
Chris O'MalleyIUPUI unit has ambitious plans even as namesake prepares to step down from long-held seat in Congress.
MoreIndianapolis expects savings from sweeping energy project
April 28, 2012
Marc D. AllanThe city is guaranteed $7.5 million in savings over 15 years from a $18 million upgrade of city facilities, and the savings
are expected to accumulate further.
MoreNew Dow, Monsanto crop needs study, vegetable growers say
April 18, 2012
A coalition of vegetable growers, including one from Indiana that contains Red Gold Inc., wants U.S. regulators to study
the potential damage facing their fields from a new generation of herbicide-tolerant crops.
MoreBall State begins final phase of ambitious geothermal project
February 25, 2012
IBJ StaffEventually, the system will heat and cool 5.5 million square feet of buildings and save $2 million a year in operating costs.
MoreFord sees EV potential in Indianapolis
November 29, 2011
Chris O'MalleyFord touts new models of electric and hybrid vehicles in seminar co-sponsored by the Greater Indiana Clean Cities Coalition,
which promotes alternative fuels.
MoreZeroing in on net-zero energy in Indianapolis
October 22, 2011
Marc D. AllanThe Holy Grail of energy efficiency has yet to arrive, but pieces are falling into place.
MoreIndianapolis neighborhood striving for LEED status
October 22, 2011
Scott OlsonDesignation to east-side project would go beyond building certification.
MoreGreen roofs slow to take root in Indianapolis
October 15, 2011
Sam StallIndianapolis' movement toward installing green roofs on commercial buildings has advanced slowly but steadily, in spite of
a poor economy and the availability of cheaper (at least in the short run) alternatives.
MoreCummins OK with new federal fuel standards for trucks
August 9, 2011
U.S. truck makers are expected to improve tractor-trailer fuel economy by about 20 percent by 2018, saving $50 billion in
fuel costs over five years and decreasing carbon-dioxide emissions, President Barack Obama said.
MoreConservancy installs turbines at eco-friendly HQ
July 26, 2011
Chris O'MalleyWind turbines, a rare sight downtown, have finally been added to The Nature Conservancy's high-profile building on Ohio Street.
MoreIndiana electric car company gets new owner
July 25, 2011
IBJ Staff and Associated PressThink North America, a company that has been making electric cars at a northern Indiana factory, has a new owner, giving local
officials more confidence in its future.
MoreDowntown garden growing more than food
July 7, 2011
Andrew SmithNow in its second year, the Wishard Slow Food Garden grows produce for local markets, restaurants and residents alike. And
from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursdays, consumers can sample some of the harvest as the Duos Indy Mobile Kitchen sets up shop
a few steps away.
MoreLugar pushes energy savings, more oil production
June 30, 2011
Associated PressIndiana Sen. Richard Lugar is pushing a national energy plan he says will save billions of dollars by increasing domestic
oil production and improving energy efficiency.
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.
MoreDocumentary touts sustainable building practices in Indy
May 14, 2011
IBJ StaffThe hour-long film, dubbed “Green Building in Indianapolis: Creating a Sustainable Future,” was released on You
Tube last month.
MoreObama reschedules Indianapolis visit for Friday
May 1, 2011
Associated PressPresident Barack Obama plans to make his postponed visit to an Indianapolis auto parts manufacturer on Friday and will use
the occasion to talk about plans for dealing with rising gas prices.
MoreBanks OK with 'clean energy financing districts'
March 12, 2011
Scott OlsonIndustry feared original bill would have put mortgage lenders at added risk.
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.
MoreIndiana Senate panel advances nuclear incentive bill
February 10, 2011
Associated PressA bill that would allow Indiana's utilities to quickly pass onto their customers some of the costs of planning nuclear
power plants is advancing in the General Assembly.
MoreIndianapolis wins state "Green Community of the Year" award
October 16, 2010
IBJ StaffMayor Greg Ballard has unveiled a number of green initiatives, ranging from widespread use of hybrid vehicles to making the
City-County Building more energy-efficient.
MoreFederal courthouse in Indianapolis slated for green roof
September 25, 2010
Scott OlsonPlants atop the Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse are expected to cut costs in long run.
MoreTraffic-signal maker flashing red over Indianapolis contract
September 4, 2010
Chris O'MalleyDomestic vendor who thought "buy American" provision would help it win contract loses out to Taiwanese supplier.
MoreNew energy-efficiency grants available to Indiana commercial, industrial firms
July 10, 2010
IBJ StaffConserving Hoosier Industrial Power, or CHIP, grants will range from $50,000 to $400,000.
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Can IBJ please stop referring to this property as "Kessler Mansion"? What a ridiculous title for the biggest, bloated, blight in our city. It's not a mansion. At best, it's an ideal site to shoot low-budget porn. Ahhh! Another business use!
Its stories like these that prove that a Ball State diploma is worth less than the paper that its printed on. A real institution of higher learning would have taken care of this long ago. No way should this crap be taught in a SCIENCE class.
It is such a shame that King Ballard has made Indianapolis into Chicago south with all of the rampant corruption.
How many of these 1,259 bills were actually heard and voted on on the floor vs how many were shot down in committee?
When a an arrogant young guy with essentially no experience and no qualifications for the job, was dropped into an Administrator position out of nowhere by his "mentor" in the Mayor's office things seemed fishy. Sometimes things are what they seem.