Climate & Energy

May 10, 2021

Environmental Groups sue over US program allowing pipelines on wetlands

Environmental groups are challenging a U.S. program that allows oil and gas pipelines to be constructed across wetlands, rivers and other bodies of water.
April 20, 2021

Will Governor Sign Bill Removing State Protections for More than Half of Indiana Wetlands into Law?

Governor’s office reviewing Senate Bill 389, which eliminates state protections for an entire class of Indiana wetlands and reduces other wetland protections, after approval by both houses of the Indiana Legislature.
April 19, 2021

Federal judge says BP violated federal limits at its Whiting refinery on Lake Michigan

A federal judge ruled that BP's Whiting Refinery in northwest Indiana was legally obligated to remedy the problem and retest emissions but failed to do so.
April 8, 2021

Carbon Market Bill Now Tied to Legal Protections for Unproven Carbon Capture Project

Senate Bill 373 originally set the foundation for a carbon market clearinghouse in Indiana, but could now protect a state-authorized carbon capture and sequestration company from lawsuits.
March 11, 2021

Report Warns Federal Agencies Should Act to Limit Climate Change Damage to Nation’s Energy Grid

GAO report found Energy Department did not develop a resilience plan despite identifying climate change as a risk to energy infrastructure.
March 2, 2021

Indiana Carbon Market Bill Could Help State’s Struggling Farmers

Senate Bill 373 could boost farmers struggling with slim profit margins by helping them sequester carbon for cash.
February 25, 2021

Indiana Energy Grid Operator Finds “Transformational Change” Required to Integrate More Renewable Energy

Report released by Carmel-based Midcontinent Independent System Operator finds amount of renewable energy in system could double by 2026, but coordinated action by utility members is necessary to achieve more than 50% renewable energy.
February 17, 2021

IU and Hoosier Communities Partner with Green Projects to Cut Carbon Emissions

February 16, 2021

ERCOT: Frozen instruments at natural gas, coal and nuclear facilities most significant factors in Texas blackouts

Despite claims, the organization that manages a vast majority of Texas' power grid said that wind power has been the least significant factor in blackouts.
February 16, 2021

EPA abandons Clean Power Plan, saying reinstatement “would not make sense”

A memo reveals the Biden administration is moving on from the Obama-era Clean Power Plan
February 5, 2021

Bill Restricting Local Governments, State Universities from Reducing Climate Impacts Heads to Senate

House Bill 1191 places restrictions on the efforts local governments and state universities can make on utilities based on the energy’s source, in effect making moving away from fossil fuels illegal on the local level.
February 3, 2021

Indiana Carbon Market Bill Passes First Hurdle in State Senate

A bill backed by farmers and environmental groups that establishes a voluntary carbon market in the state unanimously passes the Senate Natural Resources Committee.
January 28, 2021

Advocacy groups plan second appeal in Dale coal-to-diesel plant

January 20, 2021

Last-minute EPA Determination Exempts Major Industries from Future Greenhouse Gas Emissions Limits

A new Trump EPA rule prevents limits on greenhouse gases emitted by specific industries unless they account for 3% or more of total greenhouse gas emissions.
January 19, 2021

Federal Court Throws Out Trump Air Pollution Rule

The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated Trump’s fossil fuel-friendly ACE Rule that gave states power to regulate emissions and plant efficiency and repealed the Obama-era Clean Power Plan.
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