South Shore Clean Cities, BP to host grant program meeting

HAMMOND | South Shore Clean Cities, BP Oil Company and several environmental groups will host an informational meeting about the Cleaner Air through Diesel Emission Reductions grant program from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the Indiana Welcome Center, 7770 Corinne Drive.

Lunch and learn set for OTR diesel truck operators

MERRILLVILLE | South Shore Clean Cities, in partnership with EcoDual LLC, will host a lunch and learn for owners and operators of heavy duty over-the-road diesel trucks from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the Purdue Technology Center, 9800 Connecticut Drive.

Local diesel emission reduction grants available

South Shore Clean Cities, BP's Whiting Refinery and a host of environmental groups are partnering to provide grants aimed at improving air quality in Lake County.

South Shore Clean Cities to promote clean diesel at event

HAMMOND | South Shore Clean Cities Inc. and the Indiana Clean Diesel Coalition have created events in northern Indiana to promote the use of clean diesel. Private and public entities that operate diesel fleets and related equipment that serve public needs are invited to attend.

South Shore Clean Cities to promote clean diesel at event

South Shore Clean Cities Inc. and the Indiana Clean Diesel Coalition have created events in northern Indiana to promote the use of clean diesel.

Official: NWI ahead of the nation in alternative fuel use

Carl Lisek, executive director of South Shore Clean Cities, said Northwest Indiana already is leading the nation in reducing dependence on foreign oil.

Clean Cities hiring summer interns

MERRILLVILLE | The U.S. Department of Energy's Clean Cities University Workforce Development Program is hiring up to 29 summer interns for positions across the nation, including Crown Point.

South Shore Clean Cities lauds partners, successes at annual meeting

HOBART| Carl Lisek thinks 2013 is going to be a big year for alternative fuels, not just in Indiana, but in the nation.

Clean Cities to host webinars on alternative fuels

MERRILLVILLE | South Shore Clean Cities will host six free webinars through April for anyone interested in learning more about alternative fuels.

Local group receives grant to fund alt-fuel vehicle study

MERRILLVILLE | South Shore Clean Cities is among a consortium of alternative-fuel groups from Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin awarded a $764,266 grant aimed at overcoming barriers to expanding alt-fuel vehicles in the Great Lakes.

Treat yourself to an evening out with Crossroads chamber

“Wine, Beer and Food Around the World” takes place from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, 800 E. 81st Ave., Merrillville.

Public invited to attend electric vehicle forum in Valparaiso

VALPARAISO | Experts in alternative energies will present best practices and recommendations to increase the use of electric motor vehicles at a May 22 forum.

'Sparky' raises awareness of electric vehicles in Hammond

HAMMOND | Recycling Director Kathy Kazmierczak remembers the first time she drove "Sparky," the city's electric vehicle.

Clean Cities honors environmental innovators

South Shore Clean Cities recently recognized region leaders for their commitment and support of alternate fuels during the group's annual meeting.

Clean Cities annual meeting highlights environmental successes

HOBART | Carl Lisek said his wife asked him to take her somewhere really expensive for Valentine's Day.

South Shore Clean Cities to host 2012 annual meeting

HOBART | Northern Indiana organizations that are promoting clean vehicle technologies and alternative fuels will be featured during the 2012 annual meeting of South Shore Clean Cities Inc. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 14 at Avalon Manor Banquet Center, 3550 E. U.S. 30.

Lean and Green Locomotive coming to Gary

MERRILLVILLE | A Gary company that serves U.S. Steel's Gary Works is implementing a new locomotive with a retrofitted engine expected to significantly reduce diesel emissions in the region.

Local company to provide energy audit for 18 communities

MERRILLVILLE | A Merrillville-based company is partnering with four other Indiana firms to perform energy audits and create strategic plans for 18 communities.

Industry officials say infrastructure drives electric car buyers

MERRILLVILLE | Bringing electric vehicles and charging stations to the region presents a unique dilemma, according to experts assembled here Wednesday.

Clean Cities awards electric cars to local towns

CROWN POINT | Leaders throughout Northern Indiana converged on South Shore Clean Cities' headquarters Wednesday as 13 communities received new electric vehicles.