GM's Really BIG Show
Thursday-Friday, May 5-6, 2011
General Motors in Marion, IN
Visit Home Energy at GM's Really BIG Show. GM is hosting a fun-filled car show and plant tour that includes a Green Field section featuring organizations involved in promoting energy efficiency and improving the environment. Home Energy will be featured in the Green Field section.
Elkhart City Goes Green - Open House
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Kingsley Residence - Elkhart, IN
Join us for an Open House and Solar Presentation at 304 West Cleveland, Elkhart, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 4th to learn more about how Elkhart City residents are going green! Check back for more information!
2011 Michiana Solar Tour & Sustainability Fair
Saturday, October 1, 2011
This is a FREE, sustainability fair and self-guided tour of sites using renewable energy like solar and other green practices. Learn from people who live green methods to conserve our natural resources in real, applicable ways. It includes homes and businesses in Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan. Check back for details on 2011's Michiana Solar Tour & Sustainability Fair. Click here for information on 2010's tour.
Lt. Governor Becky Skillman Visits Miami County
Indiana Lt. Governor Becky Skillman toured Miami County Thursday, the second stop in her 92-county tour. This is her sevnth official visit to the county. It began with a round-table discussion with local elected officials representing Peru and Miami County. Skillman also had lunch at the Tollhouse Cafe, heard a presentation about and toured the Nickel Plate Trail bridge over the Wabash River, and visited a home benefiting from a YMCA weatherization program.
Article by Jonathan Kleyer, Peru Tribune, Peru, Indiana, 7/27/11
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Doctor's office goes green with solar panels
The push for a greener, more environmentally friendly Goshen got a major boost this month with the installation of a large, new solar panel array at the Goshen Family Physicians office.
Article by John Kline, The Goshen News, Goshen, Indiana, 6/23/11
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Businesses getting involved in green power options
Home Energy LLC helps businesses and homeowners upgrade to green energy with plans that reduce power costs and bring significant returns on investment.
Article by Gene Stowe, Tribune Correspondent, from Tribune Business Weekly, South Bend, Indiana, 3/14/11
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Power of the Sun: Homes and solar power
The monthly meeting of the Sustainable Business Resource Network became a mini-referendum on Indiana’s place in the growing push for clean, renewable energy. Held at Middlebury’s Home Energy LLC and featuring guest speaker David Eberhardt of the Citizen’s Action Coalition, the meeting even drew two local leaders - County Commissioner Mike Yoder and state Rep. Wes Culver.
Article by Mike Hoffman, from WNDU, South Bend, Indiana, 07/28/10
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Sustainable energy continues to pick up steam
The monthly meeting of the Sustainable Business Resource Network became a mini-referendum on Indiana’s place in the growing push for clean, renewable energy. Held at Middlebury’s Home Energy LLC and featuring guest speaker David Eberhardt of the Citizen’s Action Coalition, the meeting even drew two local leaders - County Commissioner Mike Yoder and state Rep. Wes Culver.
Article by Jesse Davis, from The Goshen News, Goshen, Indiana, 12/19/09
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Even in northern Indiana, solar power is hot
Solar Tour gives residents a chance to talk to people who use solar power.
Article by Dustin Lawrence, from The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, Indiana, 9/30/09
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An idea blowing in the wind: Interest in wind turbines growing
Interest in energy-producing wind turbines has picked up locally in tough economy.
Article by Dustin Lawrence, from The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, Indiana, 8/25/09
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Businesses study potential of clean energy jobs
Press release, from Niles Daily Star, Niles Michigan, 8/21/09
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State legislator says Hoosiers need to embrace alternative energy sources
Article by Jesse Davis, from The Goshen News, Goshen, Indiana, 6/17/09
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“Green” businesses showcased in renewable energy open house with guest State Representative Wes Culver
Press release June 2009; also seen on Inside Indiana Business, green.indy, and Indiana Living Green
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A push for green - A local solar and wind power contractor hopes to see an increase in public education and awareness of sustainable energy.
Article by Monica Joseph, from The Goshen News, Goshen, Indiana, Feb. 27, 2009
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LaGrange County residents producing their own electricity and selling excess to NIPSCO
From the LaGrange News, LaGrange, Indiana, October 6, 2006
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Powerhouse - Homeowners with solar panels sell electricity to NIPSCO
Article by Marshall King, from The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, Indiana, April 14, 2006
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