Indiana Town Commits to 100% Renewable Energy by 2050

The city council in Evansville, Indiana has adopted a resolution to use 100% renewable energy for city government operations by 2050. According to the Courier & Press, the resolution is a pledge to reduce the city’s carbon footprint and increase residents’ overall health and wellbeing. It urges the city to provide more energy efficient infrastructure such as urban tree canopies, green streets and roofs, bike and pedestrian paths and electric vehicle charging stations. Indiana has a history of clean energy initiatives. In November 2018, Scout Clean Energy, a Colorado-based renewable energy developer and portfolio company of Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, announced the successful completion of all local permitting approvals for the 130 megawatt (MW) Bitter Ridge Wind Farm in Jay County, Indiana.