Stories tagged with "utility bills"

Energy-efficient washer saves money, adds value most recent comment by ProjectGlobalGreen

This is a great article to educate people on our... – Nov 23, 2009 at 9:09 AM

Danville to hold hearing tonight on new storm-water sewer fee by Bruce Smith

The Danville Town Council will hold a public hearing tonight on a new fee to be charged to homeowners and business owners in town to finance new storm-water sewers and other... – Oct 19, 2009 at 11:54 AM in Danville

These Habitat homes have a green aspect by Robert Annis

2 houses in Thorntown are built with features to cut energy costs Boone County Habitat for Humanity is going green. Executive Director Steve Furste hopes that two home builds under... – Sep 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Boone County

Volunteers continue Lucious Newsom's aid to poor by Will Higgins

He singlehandedly fought a war on poverty but inspired an army of volunteers to continue his work When the one-man social services agency Lucious Newsom died a year ago, some... – Sep 08, 2009 at 12:47 AM in Communities

County campaign hopes to raise $2.9 million for United Way by Chris Sikich

With sagging economy and unemployment, need is greater now than ever, says director Despite the economy, Hamilton County residents have been digging deeply into their wallets and... – Sep 02, 2009 at 8:45 PM in Noblesville

Tensions are growing over City Market's fate by Francesca Jarosz

Vendors anxious for city plan to rescue Downtown facility Questions about the future of long-plagued City Market are escalating as financial pressures mount and tensions brew... – Aug 29, 2009 at 12:57 AM in Marion County

BMV announces new security measures by indystar

Getting a new license or renewing an existing one will soon mean bringing in a birth certificate, passport or marriage certificate to the BMV, among other documents. It’s all... – Jul 08, 2009 at 1:41 PM in Politics & Government

The adverse effects of sky-high sewer bills by indystar

Is anyone paying attention to what the city is proposing: $100-per-month sewer bills in 15 years (“Infrastructure project wish list would hit $5B,” June 22)? Do... – Jun 28, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

The utility bills will have 'em green with envy by indystar

Lower monthly costs help drive increase in building of eco-friendly homes When Joyce and Jim Sutton bought a “green” house in Mooresville’s Villages of Eastmoore... – Apr 18, 2009 at 9:56 PM in Home & Garden

IPS going for energy efficiency in school renovations by agammill

Indianapolis Public Schools committed Friday to using environmentally friendly approaches in 25 schools being renovated in the next few years. Superintendent Eugene White and Mayor... – Apr 18, 2009 at 2:07 AM in Marion County

Upkeep on free home can become burden by Tim Evans

Home is free, but taxes, upkeep can become a burden The draft that whistles through Georgia Yazzie’s new Arizona home makes it costly and uncomfortable. In Oregon, escalating... – Mar 29, 2009 at 2:51 AM in Marion County

Vectren puts off shut-offs to await stimulus news by indystar

Evansville Some Vectren customers behind on paying utility bills are getting an extra week of electricity and gas before service is cut off. Vectren has agreed to wait until Monday... – Mar 19, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

Some tardy Vectren customers get extra week by indystar

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Some Vectren customers behind on paying their utility bills are getting an extra week of electricity and gas before service is cut off after local... – Mar 18, 2009 at 8:41 PM in Business

Anderson's historic Wigwam in danger of closing by Will Higgins

ANDERSON, Ind. — This once vibrant, blue-collar town’s losing streak goes back decades. Plants closing, people moving away, paint peeling . . . Now looms the dagger,... – Mar 09, 2009 at 2:34 AM in News

Brownsburg residents can get utility bills by e-mail by Josh Duke

A new billing process could save the Brownsburg utility department as much as $44,000 annually if it receives full participation from residents. Under the system that rolls out... – Feb 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Metro

Indiana House eyes vote on state budget by Mary Beth

The Indiana House will vote on the next state budget as early as Friday. The Democrat-controlled chamber had only minimal debate on the bill today, as Republicans quickly dropped... – Feb 19, 2009 at 3:53 PM in News

Brownsburg bills now offered by e-mail by Josh Duke

BROWNSBURG — In an effort to save the town money and to add convenience for its residents, Brownsburg officials have begun to send utility bills electronically. The program,... – Feb 13, 2009 at 11:05 AM in Metro

Long lines for free Thanksgiving meals highlight Central Indiana's growing need by indystar

Last year, Harold and Bea Stecher spent their Thanksgiving handing out food and greeting visitors at Hope International Ministries’ holiday dinner.This year, they were the... – Nov 30, 2008 at 2:01 AM in Communities

Don't count on coal for cleaner future by indystar

This is in response to the Nov. 17 My View by Kenneth R. Richards and A. James Barnes with respect to carbon capture and sequestration.We continually hear how coal is... – Nov 28, 2008 at 2:17 AM in Opinion

City officials reach compromise on trash by indystar

The legal dispute over who provides trash service in Westfield ended this week when the city reached a compromise with a local trash company.The agreement allows Republic... – Nov 26, 2008 at 11:31 AM in Communities