Amazon data center tally tops 900 amid AI frenzy, documents show
Amazon’s cloud unit produced $33 billion in revenue in the third quarter and remains the company’s most-profitable division.
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Governor says Indiana can ‘get this right’ on energy policy
Speaking at the IBJ’s Future of Energy Summit, Braun kicked off discussion of how lawmakers, utility companies and businesses can work together to usher Indiana through a unique time when energy demand is skyrocketing and affordability concerns are at the forefront of Hoosier minds.
Energy growth task force talks data centers, power demand
One developer blamed opaque processes and bad information for fostering massive backlash among residents.
EPA moves to limit scope of clean water law to reduce amount of wetlands it covers
Environmentalists slammed the proposal as a giveaway to industry by President Donald Trump.
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.
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.