coal plants

Coal plant closures have been driving emission decreases over the past decade. More than half of Indiana’s industrial emissions come from power plants and more than a quarter from steel and aluminum manufacturing.

U.S. Sen. Mike Braun asked the state’s powerful utility regulator to reject a coal plant’s proposed conversion to natural gas.

Lawmaker who requested guidance said changes are under discussion.

Most of the decline comes from coal plants closing; power plants in Indiana contribute more than half of all greenhouse gas emissions in the state.