Rebecca Thiele
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Nationwide, solar accounted for more than half of all the new energy that came online in 2023. Though a good portion of that could have been held over from 2022.
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A city or town in Indiana can’t prevent residents from beekeeping — but homeowner’s associations still can. A state House bill, HB 1337, aims to change that.
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A state law says counties that have wind or solar ordinances more restrictive than state guidelines can’t access state incentives. But a new state House bill, HB 1278, would let counties that nearly meet the guidelines get them too.
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The plan was approved in September but can’t move forward until the individual campuses form their own climate committees.
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Indiana state legislators passed two laws aimed at protecting firefighters from toxic PFAS this year. One requires fire stations to buy PFAS-free gear and another sets up a pilot program to test firefighters’ blood for the chemicals. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce wants to make sure those laws don't prevent Indiana manufacturers from using PFAS.
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That’s according to a proposed lead and copper rule the agency announced on Thursday in a big move to protect kids and vulnerable people from exposure.
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Electric bills for Indianapolis area residents were expected to go up by more than $17 a month. Now, that increase could be less than $10 a month.
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Rural communities in Indiana can get nearly $1.5 million in energy efficiency and conservation grants. The state rolled out the new, two-year grant program this week. It passes along money given to Indiana to communities that weren’t eligible for a federal grant.
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TCE is used in cleaning products, degreasers, brake cleaners and tire repair sealants. The EPA said exposure to the chemical has been known to cause cancer as well as harm the brain and reproductive system — and there are many safer alternatives available.
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These regional hubs are multistate groups made up of industries and researchers that will pool resources to make hydrogen energy on a large scale — including some projects in Indiana.