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They sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Energy on Thursday, which received a grant application from the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen (MachH2) to create the hub.

Several cities in the northern fourth of the state — like Fort Wayne, South Bend and Gary — could see maximum wind speeds of up to 40 to 70 miles per hour as a result of these storms where they hadn’t before. NOAA classifies winds above 50 mph as “damaging.”

It’s something utilities can already do with other types of power. But some question whether ratepayers would benefit overall and if the state should encourage more natural gas.

Both bills passed unanimously and no one spoke in opposition.

Since Vectren’s plan to build a large natural gas plant was rejected in April, the utility has been looking for other sources to replace its three…

The state's new energy policy task force had its first meeting on Monday. The group is charged with helping Indiana develop a statewide energy plan. Some…