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IndyGo rethinks another electric-bus buy

IndyGo is expected to back off plans to purchase electric buses this year to replace the mass-transit system’s older diesel fleet, saying electric-vehicle technology is not yet good enough to meet its needs.

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Amazon aims to cut its carbon footprint

February 18, 2019

Associated Press

The online retail giant announced plans Monday to make half of all its shipments carbon neutral by 2030.

EPA proposes rolling back another Obama-era coal rule

December 6, 2018

Associated Press

The EPA's acting administrator signed a proposal that would loosen rule that would have required cutting-edge carbon capture techniques for new coal plants. Andrew Wheeler said the requirements were "excessive burdens" on the industry.

State programs aimed at cutting energy usage aren’t enough, critics say

November 16, 2018

John Russell

Indiana, one of the largest per-capita energy consumers in the nation, ranks 40th among states for energy efficiency, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.

Trump administration moves to cut Obama-era fuel-efficiency rules

April 2, 2018

Bloomberg News

The Trump administration announced that fuel-efficiency regulations for cars and light trucks are too stringent and must be revised.

Big utilities try to tilt solar energy market in their favor

February 9, 2017

Associated Press analysis

On Thursday, Indiana legislators will begin debating a proposed law that could eventually eliminate much of the financial benefit Indiana homeowners, businesses and even some churches currently reap harvesting the sun's rays.

Low fuel prices tank Allison’s hybrid-transmission line

November 5, 2016

Susan Orr

Allison’s hybrid bus transmission sales have tanked, and the company says it’s postponing production of hybrid truck transmissions until market conditions improve.

RCA firm grows with LED popularity

October 29, 2016

Susan Orr

For decades, the RCA brand has been associated with televisions and other consumer electronics. But it's LED lighting that's helping fuel growth for Indianapolis-based RCA Commercial Electronics.

Both Gregg, Holcomb favor ‘all-of-the-above’ energy strategy

October 1, 2016

John Russell

Based on their records and campaign promises, neither of the major party candidates for governor seem likely to radically reshape Indiana’s energy policies.