(INDIANAPOLIS) — The 2023 Indiana General Assembly session saw big policy wins for the state’s economic development efforts, employers and the Hoosier workforce and talent pipeline, says Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar. To tout those “big scores,” the state’s largest small business advocacy organization has just issued its Top 12 list of most impactful new [...]
On List: Talent Attraction/Retention, Health Care Access, State Energy Plan (INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is pushing for various efforts to help attract and retain talent in its 2023 policy agenda, which was unveiled today at the group’s annual legislative preview. A panel discussion featuring General Assembly caucus leaders from both parties headlined the event. “We hope [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — As speculation rises regarding the readiness of the state and nation for increasing temperatures and escalating energy costs and demands, professionals from many industries will have an opportunity to get ahead of potential challenges with an upcoming seminar. The 2022 Indiana Conference on Energy Management, which will be hosted by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce July 26 [...]
House Bill 1209 (Carbon Sequestration Projects), authored by Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso), was heard in the House Natural Resources Committee last week and passed 10-2. This bill establishes a mechanism for underground storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) in pore space in Indiana. It creates a hierarchy of rights in which CO2 is subordinate to the mineral rights of oil, [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Late last night, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and delayed consideration of the multi-trillion-dollar reconciliation bill. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce applauds the bipartisan action to pass the long-sought infrastructure reform and continues to oppose the partisan reconciliation measure. Indiana Chamber President and CEO Kevin Brinegar on the [...]
Energy management isn’t just about saving your company, organization, city or state money; it can also result in saving lives as recent events have shown. Both are good reasons why you should attend the 2021 Indiana Conference on Energy Management, which will be hosted by the Indiana Chamber Sept. 1 at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis. The day-long event will [...]
SB 373 – Carbon Credit Programs Authored by Sen. Sue Glick (R-LaGrange); sponsored by Rep. Don Lehe (R-Brookston) This bill requires the Indiana State Department of Agriculture and the Department of Natural Resources, in consultation with Purdue University and other technical experts in the area of carbon verification and voluntary carbon credit markets, to study and make findings and [...]
SB 386 – Cost Securitization for Electric Utility Assets Authored by Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford); sponsored by Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) This bill creates a pilot program for CenterPoint Energy (Vectren). It provides that an electric utility that has certain qualified costs associated with an electric generation facility that will be retired from service within 24 months and are [...]
SB 386 – Cost Securitization for Electric Utility Assets Authored by Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) Sponsored by Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) This bill creates a pilot program for CenterPoint Energy (Vectren). It provides that an electric utility that has certain qualified costs associated with an electric generation facility that will be retired from service within 24 months and are [...]
HB 1381 – Commercial Wind and Solar Standards and Siting Authored by Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) Establishes statewide default standards for large-scale renewable energy siting. Provides that a local unit of government may not impose standards that are more restrictive than the default standards. It has provisions for construction and decommissioning. It also establishes procedures for project owners or [...]
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