George Gemelas: Indiana just leveled up as leader in nuclear power
It’s now up to state leaders to keep up the momentum and do it right.
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Jim Shella: We can find common ground for trees, power lines
For the first time in years, I get the feeling that AES is trying.
9 finalists for Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission openings sent to Gov. Mike Braun
The IURC has a five-member board that hears cases on a variety of issues, including utility construction projects, rate hikes, financing and environmental compliance.
Lilly CEO calls on state to boost power supply as company seeks to build supercomputer
David Ricks, speaking Thursday during a panel at the annual BioCrossroads Life Sciences Summit, also called for Purdue and Indiana universities to upgrade their lab facilities.
Trump administration moves to loosen restrictions it once supported on pollutant
The shift in approach has upended a broad bipartisan consensus on the need to quickly phase out domestic use of hydrofluorocarbons.
Indiana lawmakers’ nuclear energy push pays off earlier than expected
Energy startup First American Nuclear plans to spend $4 billion and create 5,000 jobs in Indiana in the coming decade as it pursues building a nuclear plant powered by small modular reactors.
Braun, Purdue lead nuclear summit to promote reactors for Indiana
The Global Nuclear Energy Economic Summit at Purdue University got underway Wednesday with several hundred attendees from energy companies, utilities, academia, government and regulatory agencies.
Nuclear energy startup to establish HQ, manufacturing operations in Indiana
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun said in a news release that the move will bring 5,000 high-paying jobs to Indiana.
Metrobloks seeks rezoning for $500M Martindale-Brightwood data center on 14 acres
The rezoning application to the Department of Metropolitan Development shows that Los Angeles-based Metrobloks intends to build two large buildings, a pocket park and a power substation on a 13.68-acre parcel.
Indiana hardwood companies sign letter seeking tariff relief from federal government
Nearly two dozen Indiana hardwood businesses have joined hundreds of others nationwide in signing a letter to the Trump administration seeking direct relief from tariffs.
IURC approves settlement for Duke to consider selling coal units to 3rd party
Under the agreement, Duke Energy would be able to solicit interest in the existing coal units at its Cayuga Generating Station after two proposed gas units are placed in service in 2029 and 2030.
22 applicants to be interviewed next week for Indiana utility regulator openings
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Nominating Committee’s members met in executive session Monday and reviewed 47 applications for three open seats on the five-member commission.
CenterPoint Energy names first-ever president for Indiana service area
CenterPoint Energy, which merged with Evansville-based Vectren in 2019, serves more than 775,000 gas customers and more than 150,000 electric customers in Indiana.
UPDATE: City reaches settlement with AES Indiana over proposed rate hike
The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor, which acts on behalf of utility customers, did not join the settlement. Neither did ratepayer advocacy group Citizen’s Action Coalition.
Trump administration terminates $6.7M Indianapolis airport infrastructure grant
The grant intended for renewable energy infrastructure work was committed to the airport more than two years ago by the Federal Aviation Administration, officials said Tuesday.
Indiana readies replacement for long-outdated waste management plan
The project, spearheaded by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and British contractor Eunomia, will replace a 20-year plan that has been in force for more than three decades.
As private equity pursues public utilities, reports say BlackRock subsidiary wants to buy AES
BlackRock’s interest in AES represents a growing trend of private equity firms investing in, or buying outright, public utility companies as artificial intelligence fuels increasing electricity demands.
Trump administration opens more land for coal mining, offers $625M to boost coal-fired power plants
Coal once provided more than half of U.S. electricity production, but its share dropped to about 15% in 2024, down from about 45% as recently as 2010.
Report predicts $350B nuclear boom in US to power AI
While demand is on the rise for carbon-free fission power as the U.S. races to meet a surge in electricity needs, costs remain high and construction is expected to be slow.
Indiana sees modest gains in clean-energy jobs, stronger growth in EV sector, report says
Though the overall growth was modest, clean-vehicle employment remains one of the stronger performing subsectors in Indiana.