Indiana Energy Secretary Blasts Local Moratoriums, Calls Energy Development ‘Patriotic’ Task

Indiana Energy Secretary Maps “Yes Counties” Against Local Bans

Source: PHOTO: Raymond Boyd/Getty Images INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s ability to attract major energy investment is at risk, according to Energy Secretary Suzie Jaworowski, who says local bans and last-minute rule changes are driving developers away and costing companies millions. Speaking Tuesday at the Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute’s annual meeting, Jaworowski said some communities have spent years working with developers only to reverse course …

Indiana energy secretary blasts local moratoriums, calls energy development ‘patriotic’ task

Local bans on wind, solar and other energy projects are giving Indiana a bad reputation, Indiana’s top energy official said. She plans to reward those open for business.

Energy Secretary Raises Stakes on Energy Development at Fiscal Policy Meeting

Indiana Energy Secretary Suzanne “Suzie” Jaworowski raised the stakes – and a few eyebrows – at today’s Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute annual meeting, where the focus was on the state’s long-term energy needs. Jaworowski warned that local government moratoriums on energy projects are not only stalling development but are also creating a reputation that discourages industry investment in Indiana. She cited examples where communities engaged with…