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If it wasn't for solar grazing, Breanna Reed, of Walkerton, Ind., wouldn't be able to continue her family farm.Breanna i...
10/15/2026

If it wasn't for solar grazing, Breanna Reed, of Walkerton, Ind., wouldn't be able to continue her family farm.

Breanna is a sheep farmer and owner of Bee-Ewe-tiful Farms. With her diverse flock of Suffolks, Clun Forests, and Katahdins, Breanna has provided vegetation management services for a local northern Indiana solar site for the past 3 years. Income from solar grazing has allowed Bee-Ewe-tiful Farms to grow its flock and chart a more financially stable pathway.

Breanna is one of a growing number of Hoosiers who are pioneers in agrivoltaics, the practice of farming alongside solar power systems.

View ERI's agrivoltaics fact sheet to learn more about how Indiana farmers are benefiting from this emerging business model: https://eri.iu.edu/resources/fact-sheets/agrivoltaics.html

Early bird registration for the 2027 Indiana Sustainability & Resilience Conference (ISRC) is now OPEN!🥳Secure your spot...
10/14/2026

Early bird registration for the 2027 Indiana Sustainability & Resilience Conference (ISRC) is now OPEN!🥳

Secure your spot at Indiana's premiere gathering of Hoosier climate leaders from across government, business, academia, and the nonprofit sector (and take advantage of early bird general admission pricing).

We've planned another jam-packed day of speakers and panels covering clean energy, local government sustainability, community engagement, green infrastructure, policy, research, and more!

Thanks again to the Indianapolis Airport Authority for serving as the ISRC presenting sponsor for the fifth year running!

Register today: https://eri.iu.edu/news-and-events/events/indiana-sustainability-and-resilience-conference.html

IU Bloomington student and 2026 McKinney Climate Fellow Sandip Sarker spent his summer researching solar tariffs and bui...
10/13/2026

IU Bloomington student and 2026 McKinney Climate Fellow Sandip Sarker spent his summer researching solar tariffs and building a tariff comparison tool at the Indiana Energy Independence Fund — all of which reassured his interest in sustainable development.☀️🌿

We're looking for the next group of ambitious IU students (any campus) who wants to contribute to Indiana's sustainability and resilience while developing professional skills.

Applications are being accepted through Nov. 1.

Learn more and apply: https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cvGgEliEem2tBxs

As a dual master’s student at IU Bloomington, Karenna Tankersley focused her studies on forest conservation, policy, cli...
10/12/2026

As a dual master’s student at IU Bloomington, Karenna Tankersley focused her studies on forest conservation, policy, climate, and community. In the summer of 2023, Karenna seized an opportunity to apply her knowledge by becoming a McKinney Climate Fellow with KERAMIDA, an environmental consulting firm based in Indianapolis.

During her placement, she had the opportunity to practice valuable communication, people, and technical skills and confirm her desire to work in the urban natural resources space. Today, Karenna is director of community forestry with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, a nonprofit that works with neighbors and volunteers to grow and maintain green spaces.

Being a McKinney Climate Fellow "confirmed for me that I wanted to work in natural resources, but in an urban setting," Karenna said. "That is a little different than some other paths people take, but I find it really rewarding."

Read the full Q&A: https://eri.iu.edu/news-and-events/_news/archive/2026/20261006-karenna-tankersley-q-and-a.html

A 200-MW battery storage project was recently approved in Indiana's own Vanderburgh County!⚡️Once completed, the project...
10/09/2026

A 200-MW battery storage project was recently approved in Indiana's own Vanderburgh County!⚡️

Once completed, the project will be capable of providing enough power for around 40,000 homes at times of peak demand. As utilities expand capacity and modernize the grid, energy storage is playing an increasing role in balancing supply and supporting future energy needs.

Benefits of more grid-scale battery storage include...
💰 lower electricity costs and boosts to local economies
💡 protection from blackouts
🔋 quick-releasing batteries that can correct frequency fluctuations
🌩️ back-up power during severe weather

Learn more: https://www.energytech.com/energy-storage/news/55408740/200m-indiana-battery-storage-plan-gains-county-approval

Want the "big picture" view of climate action in Indiana and other states? Climate Change Resources has you covered!The ...
10/08/2026

Want the "big picture" view of climate action in Indiana and other states? Climate Change Resources has you covered!

The website publishes a climate action overview for every state and links to current state-level news related to climate action.

As Hoosiers continue to recover from August storms and flooding, it's important to understand how climate change is impacting Indiana and what Hoosiers are doing to address it.

Read more: https://climatechangeresources.org/learn-more/states/indiana/

Agrivoltaics is an emerging business model for Hoosier farmers — but what is it, exactly?🤔Simply put, agrivoltaics is th...
10/07/2026

Agrivoltaics is an emerging business model for Hoosier farmers — but what is it, exactly?🤔

Simply put, agrivoltaics is the practice of farming alongside solar panels. The dual land use has some sneaky benefits that are just beginning to be realized, including:

⛈️ building resilience against extreme weather
🐑 protecting livestock and crops from heat stress
⚡ fostering cooler conditions that keep solar panels operating efficiently

Most importantly, agrivoltaics can provide a steady stream of income for farmers and help them keep farming. Some Hoosier farmers are already seeing the benefits!

Read ERI's newest fact sheet to learn more: https://eri.iu.edu/resources/fact-sheets/agrivoltaics.html

More than 6 in 10 Americans are worried about climate change — but only 2 in 10 actually discuss it with family and frie...
10/06/2026

More than 6 in 10 Americans are worried about climate change — but only 2 in 10 actually discuss it with family and friends a few times a month or more.🌩️

A clever conversation tool from Talking Climate Collaborative can help you start that climate conversation you've been meaning to have at work, church, and the neighborhood block party.

From extreme weather to energy independence to protecting future generations, there are many routes to connecting climate to the things people care about most. 🦋

Start talking: https://talkingclimate.com/start-talking/

Have you heard?! IU is hosting its first ever Climate Week!🌿Join us for a full week dedicated to the science-informed, c...
10/05/2026

Have you heard?! IU is hosting its first ever Climate Week!🌿

Join us for a full week dedicated to the science-informed, community-driven, and equity-centered solutions needed to flourish in a changing climate.

Bringing together students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members, IU Climate Week features a lineup of events exploring climate and environmental issues and showcasing the many ways people can contribute to a healthier, more sustainable future.

🍂 Nov. 8-14
📍 IU Bloomington
🗣️ FEATURED EVENT: "How universities can tackle the climate crisis and environmental justice" w/ Shalanda Helen Baker, University of Michigan's Vice Provost for Sustainability and Climate Action

Learn more about the inaugural Climate Week and find events to put on your calendar: https://eri.iu.edu/news-and-events/events/iu-climate-week.html

In 2025, around 25% of U.S. counties had some kind of ban, moratorium, or impediment to clean energy development. In Ind...
10/02/2026

In 2025, around 25% of U.S. counties had some kind of ban, moratorium, or impediment to clean energy development. In Indiana, that number is more than 50%.

Most counties that restrict wind and solar development are rural, according to a Daily Yonder and Canary Media analysis of data from USA Today and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia University.

🌎 View Data Wrapper's interactive map to see solar and wind bans in the U.S.: https://www.datawrapper.de/_/vecRk/

Studies have shown, however, that clean energy development brings economic opportunity to rural communities and can help farmers build financial resilience. An Indiana-focused study led by Ball State and Purdue researchers found that counties with clean energy restrictions experienced net job losses while adjacent counties without restrictions experienced net gains.

📰 Learn more: https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/04/ball-state-research-examines-economic-patterns-linked-to-local-renewable-energy-restrictions

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