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At meetings yesterday that Lindsey Erdody, our new statewide editor, and I, had with different partners across Evansville, high energy bills were top of mind in nearly every conversation.
It's appropriately fitting, given all the attention energy costs are receiving at the state and federal levels, that much of The Lens today focuses on those concerns. Rising bills for consumers in their homes, and now their cars, as gas prices climbed above $4 in the state, are giving many much to worry about.
The Indiana Capital Chronicle has fantastic reporting this week about all these issues, and we've linked to several of its pieces here today. The IndyStar has a different energy story, but one that's no less worrisome for Indiana's farmers. Give them all a read and you'll have a much greater understanding of the challenges facing Hoosiers.
We don't want to leave you with all heavy news, so we included a great piece from the Evansville Courier & Press about a state parks initiative that works to ensure Hoosiers of all abilities can get outside and go exploring. I might just do that this weekend.
Let us know about interesting things that are happening in your part of the state. As always, thanks for reading. |
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Lisa Renze
Free Press Indiana
Director of Strategic Partnerships |
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Keeping coal alive may cost millions |
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A Trump Administration emergency order issued Monday, requiring Northern Indiana Public Service Co. (NIPSCO) and CenterPoint Energy to continue operating coal units, means it's too early for the total costs of that mandate to be currently known.
But utility officials told state regulators this week that complying with the orders is already running into the millions.
And according to some experts, keeping NIPSCO’s R.M. Schahfer plant online has an estimated net cost to consumers of about $174,000 per day. And net costs for running CenterPoint’s smaller F.B. Culley plant could tally approximately $21,000 per day. The plants are located in Jasper County in northern Indiana and Warrick County in southern Indiana, respectively.
The Capital Chronicle explains more about the order and what Hoosiers may pay as a result. |
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High energy bills questioned |
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Indiana's largest energy providers — AES Indiana, CenterPoint Energy Indiana, Duke Energy Indiana, Indiana Michigan Power Company and the Northern Indiana Public Service Company — were questioned for hours this week about rates and customer service by members of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. |
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Farmers hit hard by war in Iran |
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The eight most popular fertilizers used by farmers in the United States are seeing a sudden spike in price because of the US-Israeli war against Iran. Why? Chemicals used to create the fertilizers are on ships that are delayed in the Strait of Hormuz, between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. All of this uncertainty extends well beyond farmers — it could affect food prices for consumers as well. The Indianapolis Star has more. Plus, check out IndyStar coverage on how the war is also affecting gas prices here in the Hoosier state. |
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NCAA Men's Final Four is back in Indy |
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More great reads |
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Toyota Motor is investing $200 million in its Princeton, Indiana, plant. The facility, located about 40 miles north of Evansville, builds the company's Grand Highlander SUVs. CNBC explains.
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New research shows Indiana's foreclosure rate is one of the highest in the country. Indiana News Service reports that last year one in 1,600 Hoosier households filed for foreclosure. Read more.
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Fort Wayne lawmakers this week approved a measure that makes it illegal to transport an unhoused person into city limits. Officials say they hope the move would "create a deterrent to people bringing folks here who might want to access the many wonderful resources we have here." WANE has more.
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All-terrain wheelchairs will be available soon at all Indiana state parks and Indiana State Park Inn for those with limited mobility thanks to a $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. The Evansville Courier & Press has the story.
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