Solar Energy

City Services Director Steve Poulos says 772 panels were installed at five of the city's facilities in August of 2023. Since then, they've generated over 665,000 kilowatt hours of power.

Valparaiso Community Schools is already seeing an impact from its energy savings projects.

The proposed Malden Solar farm appears to be dead, at least for now. Developer NextEra Energy Resources did not appeal Porter County's rejection of its application before the deadline, according to County Attorney Scott McClure.

Energy savings projects are moving forward at Valparaiso Community Schools. The school board Thursday approved various agreements for a $5.8 million guaranteed savings contract.

Porter County has rejected the Malden Solar Project's application for zoning approval.

The city of Portage is turning to renewable energy to help power its wastewater treatment plant.

NIPSCO says its first two Indiana-based solar projects are now online. Indiana Crossroads Solar in White County was developed by EDP Renewables North American and generates 200 megawatts. The first phase of NextEra Energy Resources' Dunns Bridge Solar generates 265 megawatts in Jasper County.

Energy-saving upgrades are coming to Valparaiso Community Schools. The school board voted Thursday to seek proposals for work outlined in the district's energy management plan.

Solar energy is presenting new opportunities for Indiana's rural communities. Doral Renewables is currently developing one of the country's largest solar farms in Starke and Pulaski counties.

Big solar projects in Indiana this year have already doubled the state’s solar capacity. A new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association said…