The partners behind a new program to provide a combination of energy efficient affordable housing and transportation have announced the two developers to embark on the project. Called “Moving Forward,” the program is designed to meet what are generally a household’s two greatest expenses – housing and transportation – and strategically reduce the cost of …
Melissa Roberts
BlueIndy Program Featured in Automotive News
Earlier this week, Automotive News published a feature article on the BlueIndy all-electric car sharing program in Indianapolis, which highlighted its early adoption rates of more than 500 members in the first few weeks of operation. One early adopter, who already got rid of her personal vehicle, said, “I’m thrilled not to have the car …
Students at Two Indiana Schools to Experiment with Energy Storage
News Release INDIANAPOLIS (September 16, 2015) – Students at Bloomington High School South and Northwestern School Corporation in Kokomo will be saving renewable energy for future use. Bloomington South, which already uses some solar panels, will now also test a storage system to capture solar power for use when the sun isn’t shining. Meanwhile, Northwestern …
Indianapolis Plugged in for Largest Electric Car Sharing Service
News Release Indianapolis Car sharing Service Launches Convenient Point-to-Point Transit (INDIANAPOLIS, September 2, 2015) Marion County residents and visitors can now make short point-to-point trips throughout Indianapolis without spending a penny on gas. BlueIndy today put into service the first 50 of an eventual 500 electric vehicles that provide convenient, cleaner transportation with the swipe …
Purdue, WestGate, Battery Innovation Center, and other Indiana Groups to Partner on Tech Research, Commercialization
News Release WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., ODON, Ind. and NEWBERRY, Ind. (September 1, 2015) – Indiana’s economic base could grow even more through an agreement among several Indiana-based technology leaders who will pool resources to increase research grant awards, innovation activities and commercialization translation in the state, officials announced Tuesday (Sept. 1). Purdue Research Foundation’s Office …
Lt. Governor Ellspermann Joins IHCDA and ESN for the Launch of a New Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lt. Governor Awards Four Properties for Their Excellence in Affordable Housing INDIANAPOLIS (August 28, 2015) – Today during the awards luncheon at the Indiana Housing Conference Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann, along with members from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) and Energy Systems Network (ESN) announced a new, innovative program …