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Indianapolis International Airport Goes Solar
The new 75-acre solar farm at the Indianapolis International Airport that broke ground last week is one among about 30 new solar projects in development in Indianapolis Power and Light’s portfolio. “This has been two years in the making,” said IPL spokeswoman Brandi Davis-Handy. “We’re very excited about it.” She said the airport project, which [...]
Illinois Wind Job Creation Up To 20K
This week wind industry leaders and advocates gathered in Normal, Illinois to discuss the progress we’re making in harnessing the power of the wind in the Prairie State. A highlight of the gathering was a the release of a new report documenting the economic impact wind is making in Illinois, and the numbers are striking. [...]
Abound Solar to Build Largest Thin Film Solar Plant in Indiana
A next-generation cadmium telluride, thin-film photovoltaic solarmodule plant will be built in the State of Indiana, it was announcedearlier this week. Abound Solar, which specializes in solar modules that reduce the cost of solar power generation, has leased a 781,750 squarefoot facility in Tipton where it will be establishing the plant. Abound Solar was able [...]
Indiana Passes Renewable Energy Standard and Expands Net Metering
Bya nearly two-thirds margin, Indiana representatives passed the state’sfirst renewable energy standard and expanded net metering in April2009. The vote on Senate Bill 300 was 62-37. The bill wouldrequire utilities to get 15 percent of their electricity from renewableenergy sources by the end of 2025. Indiana is the only Midwest statewithout such a standard. The [...]