Indiana

Indiana

Clean Energy Jobs Eclipse Coal Jobs in the Midwest

Even without reliably supportive policies that help clean energy grow, Midwestern coal-producing states already have many more jobs from solar and wind power than from coal production. There is also a promising economic opportunity to repurpose assembly lines in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio to manufacture renewable energy equipment.

Indiana Articles

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I Think We Have a Funky Connection

This February 23 report peeks at debates in state legislatures over the right- and the reward - associated with transmission infrastructure.
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Back Order Blues For Batteries

On May 24, the news channel recounted warnings from the fourth-biggest carmaker about a battery shortage that can bite by 2024. Alternative-chemistry suppliers, that's your cue.
Cyclists fuel up in Carmel, an officially red town with few controversies about green initiatives

Here's another broadly popular source of energy in Carmel, Indiana. (Photo courtesy Andy Montgomery via Creative Commons.)

In States and Cities, Renewable Investment Grows and Grows Less Partisan

The quick take says that Republicans dismiss the climate threat and refuse to see the upside in renewable energy. The deeper take shows more complexity and more finance for clean energy in ostensibly red states. Our reporter spoke with one Republican mayor to learn how solar, wind and efficiency can...

Indiana Quick Data

Energy Efficiency:
Source: ACEEE
Buildings:
Score 3.00 / 9
Utilities:
Score 4.00 / 20
Transportation:
Score 3.00 / 12
Source: DSIRE
Energy Efficiency Programs:
71 Incentives and Policies
Solar Power:
Source: DSIRE
Renewable Energy Programs:
42 Incentives and Policies
Solar Energy Programs:
12 Incentives and Policies
Source: YPCCC
85%

of people in Indiana support funding research into renewable energy sources in 2020.

(-1 of the national average)
(est. 4,301,586 of 5,063,132 adults)

last updated 8/31/2021

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