Energy Systems Network to merge with Battery Innovation Center

Indianapolis-based Energy Systems Network, the advanced energy technology and transportation initiative of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership, will merge with the Battery Innovation Center in Newberry, the CICP announced Thursday. The partnership says the merger will create "a number of synergies and efficiencies" between the two organizations.... Read More

Study: Demand for green jobs to grow in Indiana

A new report from Los Angeles-based nonprofit WorkingNation says the demand for green jobs in Indiana is projected to increase nearly 30% over the next five years. "Green Jobs Now: Indiana" says the state currently employs nearly 12,000 green economy workers and there were more than 3,500 job openings in 2021.... Read More

Shelbyville site selected for unique electric generation project

A site in Shelby County is one of four selected for waste heat to power (WHP) projects being developed by Kansas-based Tallgrass Energy and Houston-based Kanin Energy. The developers say when complete, the Indiana project will create enough emission-free energy to power more than 8,500 homes annually.... Read More

Energy INsights program focuses on reducing energy costs for manufacturers

The president and CEO of Energy Systems Network in Indianapolis says a recently-launched program aims to help Hoosier manufacturers deal with increasing industrial energy costs. The state's advanced energy technology initiative this spring announced the launch of Energy INsights, which seeks to use artificial intelligence and data science to not only reduce costs for manufacturers, but improve sustainability.... Read More

CenterPoint lands approval for natural gas facility

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has approved plans from Evansville-based CenterPoint Energy Indiana South to build a natural gas turbine facility in Posey County. The electric utility business of Texas-based CenterPoint Energy Inc. (NYSE: CNP) says the $334 million project will replace two coal-fired generation units at the A.B. Brown power plant.... Read More

Developer secures financing for Mammoth Solar first phase

Israel-based Doral Renewables LLC says it has closed on construction financing for the first phase of a $1.5 billion solar farm in Starke and Pulaski counties. The first phase, known as Mammoth North, is expected to generate enough electricity to power 75,000 homes annually.... Read More

Mammoth Solar First Phase Moving Forward

Israel-based Doral Renewables LLC has signed an Engineering Procurement and Construction Agreement for the massive Mammoth Solar project in northwest Indiana. The company says the deal with SOLV Energy in California represents the plan to build the solar farm's first phase.... Read More

Startup to Establish Crypto Mining Facility in Sullivan County

A Kentucky-based cryptocurrency startup is looking to transform a portion of the Merom Generating Station in Sullivan County into a crypto mining facility. AboutBit LLC says it is investing $50 million in the project, which will create up to 15 high-tech jobs with the potential for more once the facility is online.... Read More

Purdue, Duke Energy to Commemorate New Power Plant

Plainfield-based Duke Energy Indiana and Purdue University will Thursday mark the beginning of operations for a new combined heat and power plant on the West Lafayette campus. The CHP will use natural gas to generate both electricity and steam.... Read More

Thor Boosting Electrification Focus

Elkhart-based Thor Industries Inc. (NYSE: THO) is moving forward with its eMobility strategy by doubling down on electrification of recreational vehicles. The RV manufacturer in January unveiled the strategy along with its electric motorhome and travel trailer concepts at the 2022 Florida RV SuperShow. ... Read More

Purdue, INDOT Partner on EV Charging Concrete

The Indiana Department of Transportation has teamed up with Purdue University to develop concrete pavement that allows drivers to wirelessly charge their electric vehicles while they're driving. The project, currently in the research phase on the West Lafayette campus, involves magnetizable concrete developed by German startup Magment GmbH. ... Read More

Indy Company Launches Off-Grid Solar Division

Indianapolis-based Jefferson Electric is launching a new division focused on providing more options for people to go solar. The company says Jefferson Electric Off-Grid will design and install off-grid solar systems for homes, recreational vehicles, and agricultural settings.... Read More

Program Targets Energy Efficiency for Manufacturers

Indianapolis-based Energy Systems Network has launched what it calls a first-of-its-kind statewide program in partnership with the Emerging Manufacturing Collaboration Center in Indy. Energy INsights aims to help Hoosier manufacturers use artificial intelligence and data science to reduce energy costs and improve sustainability.... Read More

Lithium-Ion Battery Maker Relocating to Indianapolis

A manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries originally based in Phoenix is relocating operations to the Indianapolis. EnPower Inc. is moving into a facility previously operated by EnerDel Inc. on the city's northeast side and plans to add more than 100 jobs by the end of the year. Chief Executive Officer Annette Finsterbusch says the move is part of an effort to bring more battery production to the United States.... Read More