About 8% of Logansport, Indiana’s electrical needs will soon be met through a new solar power plant.
South Bend’s Inovateus completes solar projects for NIPSCO
Inovateus Solar of South Bend recently completed three solar projects for NIPSCO, the first installations for the utility, and include a ground-mount solar array at its Merrillville headquarters.
Mainstreaming green energy
Clean energy is in growth mode in Northwest Indiana. Employment in the industry grew 4.7% in 2018 — one of the fastest growth rates in the Midwest.
NIPSCO seeks more proposals for green power generation
Merrillville-based Northern Indiana Public Service Co. is seeking requests for proposals for potential sources of clean-power generation.
NIPSCO announces plans to buy more green-generated electricity from new Indiana wind farms
NIPSCO is taking additional steps to move away from traditional power generation to more Earth-friendly green alternatives. Merrillville-based Northern Indiana Public Service Co., announced Feb. 1 its first phase of plans to transition to renewable energy resources through buying power from three new Indiana wind farms. According to NIPSCO, power generated by these wind farms […]
South Shore Clean Cities annual meeting, awards banquet Feb. 26
The annual South Shore Clean Cities annual meeting and awards banquet is set for Feb. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Blue Chip Stardust Event Center, 777 Blue Chip Drive in Michigan City. The event will provide opportunities to learn about the latest green technology and meet with transportation and community leaders. […]
California-based company proposing biofuel facility in Gary
A California firm is proposing building a facility in Gary that will convert solid waste into low-carbon, renewable transportation fuel. Fulcrum BioEnergy Inc. of Pleasanton, Calif., announced Dec. 13 it had selected Gary for its Centerpoint BioFuels Plant. The estimated investment is $600 million and when fully operational by 2022, the facility could employ up […]
Michigan City Area Schools wins state environmental excellence award
MICHIGAN CITY – Michigan City Area Schools, in partnership with Performance Services Inc., was presented a 2018 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence in the Renewable Energy category. The award was presented Sept. 19 by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management during the 21st annual Pollution Prevention Conference and Trade Show in Indianapolis. The MCAS […]