Proposed EPA coal regulation could hurt Indiana

New rules proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency would compromise Indiana's capability to meet its energy needs efficiently and affordably. The new source performance standard is intended to lower coal energy production emissions. Instead, it could do the opposite.

State officials, industry bracing for new greenhouse gas ruling

The Obama administration's push for reducing emissions that fuel climate change have many in the environmental and energy sectors bracing for what may come next.

U.S. Steel eyeing completion of coke substitute project

Officials from United States Steel Corp. affirmed that modules expected to make an alternative to the steelmaking input coke will start production in Gary this year.

Local port to beat 2010 shipments

The head of Indiana's state port system said Wednesday its Burns Harbor location is on track to handle more cargo in 2011 than in any year since 2006.

Burns Harbor port expects to beat 2010 shipments

The head of Indiana's state port system said Wednesday its Burns Harbor location is on track to handle more cargo in 2011 than in any year since 2006.

Our community has more than its fair share of polluters

I am writing to encourage my neighbors and friends to stand up for clean, renewable energy jobs in our south-side Chicago neighborhoods. Solar and wind technology can bring jobs to our corner of the world. We are standing up against more dirty, polluting coal industry here in our community.

EDITORIAL: NIPSCO phasing in improvements

NIPSCO plans to invest $5 billion in its service territory over the next decade, including about $850 million for new scrubbers to improve air emissions at its coal-fired power plants. It is a sign of the utility's stewardship of not just the environment, but also customers' financial burdens.

Nation must steer energy from dirty coal to solar, wind power

In light of the recent coal ash spill in Oak Creek, Wis., which contaminated Lake Michigan, the time to move beyond coal is now. It is imminent that we terminate our dependence on this dirty and outdated fossil fuel and focus on cleaner, brighter and healthier energy from solar and wind.

Soot made its way everywhere before we all went green

If you had to pick something that would represent the Calumet Region, what would it be? My pick would be "soot."

EDITORIAL: Coke research likely to sizzle, not fizzle

The New Coke product rolled out in 1985 was a colossal flop, but potential upgrades to the process of making coke — as in steelmaking ingredient — being researched at Purdue University Calumet look promising.

Purdue professor innovating coke-making process

More than four years ago, Purdue University Calumet professor Robert Kramer was approached with a challenge to boost the value of Indiana coal. "Let's throw away the old molds, and let's try to do something different," Kramer said.

Purdue professor working to innovate coke-making process

HAMMOND | More than four years ago, Purdue University Calumet professor Robert Kramer was approached with a challenge to boost the value of Indiana coal. "Let's throw away the old molds, and let's try to do something different," Kramer said.

Developing world drives rising energy consumption, BP economist says

HAMMOND | The economic recession and the Gulf oil spill may have affected the perception of energy markets in the United States.

Gas plan's money flow is complex

NWI customers will feel impact of state energy deal

INDIANAPOLIS | The state has reached a 30-year deal to buy synthetic natural gas from a $2.6 billion coal-gasification plant planned for southern Indiana in a move that will affect NIPSCO customers' bills.

Exec: State Line power plant could close in 2014

The parent company of State Line Energy LLC said the Hammond power plant could shut down in about four years -- if certain tighter state and federal environmental regulations are finalized.

Watchdog: Chicago-area air affected by coal power plants

CHICAGO | A day after four group announced plans to sue the owner of a Hammond coal-powered power plant, a nonprofit watchdog released a report saying reducing emissions from coal-powered plants have direct impacts on public health.

I support development of clean-coal technology

We need to develop the Illinois coal industry, which will create jobs. I am all for renewable energy which, however, must stand on its own without any subsidies.