Local recycling companies land grants, plan jobs
Indiana is awarding $600,000 to four companies, including two in Marion County, that recycle metals, wood and other materials.
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Indiana high court deciding where to hold hog farm fight
The Indiana Supreme Court has been tasked with deciding which county court will hear a lawsuit filed by the Camp Tecumseh youth camp that seeks to stop a farmer from raising more than 9,000 hogs on nearby land.
State’s Christmas tree growers celebrate strong season
After a crippling drought that was felt for several years, local growers are crowing about their first good season in recent memory.
EnerDel regroups after missing job targets
EnerDel Inc. is regrouping under a strategy of targeting niche markets, as Indianapolis and Hancock County officials press executives about the firm’s future and former pledges of local investment and job creation that failed to pan out.
U.S. Supreme Court to review EPA power-plant standards
The U.S. Supreme Court is stepping into a new case about Obama administration environmental rules, agreeing to review a ruling that upholds emission standards for mercury and other hazardous air pollutants from coal- and oil-fired power plants.
Obama administration to propose stricter smog standard
The stricter standards could make it one of the most expensive regulations ever issued, with an estimated $19 billion to $90 billion price tag and double the number of counties in violation.
Indiana American water rates to rise slightly under settlement
Indiana American Water customers will see an increase in rates next year under an agreement the company reached with consumer advocates. But the hike won’t be as high as the company requested.
Consumer office opposes Duke Energy’s $1.9B Indiana plan
Indiana's utility customer advocate says regulators should reject Duke Energy Corp.'s proposal for a $1.9 billion electric grid upgrade in the state.
HALE, NEGELE: Bring more transparency to Indiana energy bidding
As legislators on committees dealing with energy and utilities, economic development, agriculture and state finances, we are hearing from a growing number of businesses, big and small, as well as schools and individual constituents, sounding an alarm over rising electricity rates.
Non-industrial users have little clout on electricity prices
Manufacturers and other big users band together to lobby, but the vast majority of businesses have no collective ability to drive down their electricity costs.
Endangered bats could threaten Indiana lake plan
A wildlife biologist says the presence of endangered bats in the area of a proposed reservoir on the White River in central Indiana could bring the project to a halt.
Refinery co-owned by Calumet to start producing next month
Indianapolis-based Calumet Specialty Products Partners and Bismarck-based MDU Resources Group Inc. are building the $350 million Dakota Prairie Refinery, the first greenfield refinery built in the U.S. since 1976.
Reservoir opponents voice environmental concerns
Most of the spectators at Wednesday night's panel discussion about the proposed Mounds Lake reservoir were there to reinforce their opposition to the project. Others came to learn more about the issues.
Initiative raises $1M to boost science-based ag businesses
AgriNovus, the newest initiative of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership, wants to help Hooosier ag companies play a leading role in figuring out to feed the world’s fast-growing population.
Red Gold plans expansion after bumper tomato crop
The Indiana-based tomato processor is spending more than $8.5 million to add more than 250,000 of space to its facilities in Geneva.
Feds’ ruling could spur electricity rate cuts
In an Oct. 16 decision affecting Indiana and 14 other states, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission said the utilities must negotiate with six customer groups that brought a complaint last year.
Fading casino revenue has Indiana city selling debt
After decades of declining population and shifting economic fortunes, the city of Hammond in northwest Indiana is betting that water from Lake Michigan will refresh its finances.
More seeking financial help after Vectren billing error
Some public assistance organizations in Indiana say many Vectren electricity customers are seeking help paying big bills from the utility correcting ones that were underestimated during the summer.
Indiana electric provider gets $5M federal loan guarantee
The grant to the Decatur County REMC is one of $1.4 billion in loan guarantees announced Thursday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Vectren sending out big bills after underestimates
Several thousand Vectren electricity customers in Indiana are facing huge bills after the company underestimated what they owed over the summer.