Duke Energy plans to close coal ash ponds in Indiana
Duke Energy is planning to close coal ash ponds in Indiana because of new federal environmental regulations.
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Indiana Senate approves bill to curtail solar incentive
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7th Circuit rules Duke Energy must pay for wind-generated power
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DC appeals court hears arguments in Clean Power Plan case
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EPA adds Indianapolis groundwater plume to priority list
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Sugarman: SCOTUS affirms wetland determinations subject to review
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Fight to protect Indiana bat from wind farm renders mixed ruling
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Regulators OK final settlement over controversial Edwardsport plant
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Law requires tougher standards for Great Lakes pipelines
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