There is no shortage of giving and efforts to improve the community among businesses, organizations and individuals across the Region as well as Michiana.
NiSource reports progress on plan to reduce emissions, overall impact on environment
NiSource says it’s making progress on its corporate initiatives to reduce its emissions and overall impact on the environment.
SpartanNash focuses on reducing fleet’s greenhouse gas emissions
Michigan-based SpartanNash is focused on cutting its fleet’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Sustainable transportation leaders honored by South Shore Clean Cities
Northwest Indiana businesses working to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions were recognized for their efforts.
NIPSCO awards 18 environmental action grants
An assortment of programs addressing wetland restoration as well as conservation and education initiatives will be aided in their efforts through grants from NIPSCO.
Porter charter school lands national honor from Department of Education
Discovery Charter School in Porter is among a short of list of schools nationally being recognized for its efforts to reduce its environmental impact.
Green job growth
Northwest Indiana is a major hub for clean-energy jobs, with 10,320 at the end of 2019. Growth in the industry is expected to continue as the shift from coal accelerates.
Purdue Northwest awarded $7 million grant to further research to improve steelmaking process
Purdue University Northwest’s efforts to find ways to improve the steelmaking process have received a boost from the Department of Energy.
Makers of all-electric delivery van target late 2021 to launch production in Mishawaka
If all goes according to plan, a maker of an all-electric delivery van will start building its vehicles in the former AM General plant in Mishawaka by late 2021.
NIPSCO signs long-term solar power purchasing deal with Capital Dynamics
Merrillville-based NIPSCO has taken another step to ensure electricity it is supplying to its customers is coming from green sources.