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Pence plan for energy office clears Senate committee

INDIANAPOLIS | Gov. Mike Pence's plan to consolidate the state's energy programs under a Chief Energy Officer who'd report directly to the governor was approved by an Indiana Senate committee Monday.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Utility regulation is a hot topic this year

The fate of monthly utility bills and the future of Indiana energy policy will be a hot topic of discussion during the 2013 session of the Indiana General Assembly.

Ellspermann meets with other newly-elected Lt. Governors

INDIANAPOLIS | Lt. Gov.-elect Sue Ellspermann was introduced Monday to other future lieutenant governors at the biannual new member meeting of the National Lieutenant Governors Association.

Pence endorses nuclear power for Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS | Republican Mike Pence announced an "all of the above" state energy policy Tuesday, promising to fight federal regulations on Indiana's coal-fired power plants and embracing the possibility of nuclear power if he's elected governor.

BRIAN HOWEY: Sweating out ‘the greatest hoax of all time’

The solitude on the lakes this Fourth of July was eerie. Nary a rocket’s red glare or mortar exploding in air.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Indiana alternatives can help ease energy prices

While many factors contribute to the price we pay at the pump — discovery costs, taxes, refining and distribution, world politics, etc. — it's still largely an issue of supply and demand. There's limited oil supply. Global demand is growing. So the price climbs.

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Democratic gubernatorial candidate's plan would cut gas prices

INDIANAPOLIS | John Gregg wants to give Hoosier drivers a break at the gas pump.

EDITORIAL: Keep fighting to cut military's energy costs

The correlation between energy security and national security has been brought to Indiana's attention — repeatedly — by U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar, R-Ind., and U.S. Reps. Pete Visclosky and Joe Donnelly, both D-Ind. It's a call to action for the federal government, as well as others in this nation…

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.

EDITORIAL: A high-energy approach to energy security

U.S. Sen. Dan Coats said last week what U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar has been saying for a long time -- that a solid solution to the nation's energy problems is essential to secure the nation's future.

"Should the United States push for more nuclear power plants?"

Region residents speak out on nuclear energy.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Senate bill should alarm Hoosier ratepayers

Businesses, consumers and local governments, be warned! There is a piece of legislation at the Indiana Statehouse that will cause you to lose sleep at night.

How to $ave Money on Your Energy Bills

NIPSCO offers a number of solutions to help customers use energy wisely, make smart energy decisions and manage their monthly bill.

DOUG ROSS: What if Egypt's unrest freezes our oil supplies?

It's difficult to think of the desert when you're in the deep freeze, surrounded by massive piles of snow and ice, but you should. Unfortunately, what's happening in and near Egypt's desert isn't going to give you warm thoughts, although BP's Whiting Refinery might.