Indiana and green energy seem to have an inevitable attraction to each other. During the summer of 2009 alone, news reports have been inundated with headlines featuring wind energy, green buildings, and sustainable construction to name merely a few efforts occurring across the region. The world's first electrically-lighted city, Wabash, IN, is now home to Indiana's first affordable electric car; and Sweetwater sound, Indiana's first commercial business to receive a Platinum LEED certification, is headquartered in Fort Wayne. Additionally, Sweetwater Sound is just miles away from a brand new sustainable construction and renewable energy lab which was unveiled at Indiana University/Purdue University-Fort Wayne this past June.
Complimenting northeast Indiana's unquestionable dedication to clean and renewable energy, the region's workforce and specialties are consistently attracting the attention of wind energy suppliers and manufacturers, seeking prime locations to support the support the nation's aggressively growing wind energy industry. Most recently, it was announced that Indiana will be partnering with 6 other neighboring Midwest states to support the construction of an unprecedented high-voltage electric highway, which will transport electricity generated by wind power to homes and businesses.
As discussed during the Wind Supply Chain conference, held in Fort Wayne this past May, northeast Indiana is primed with the foundation to support the wind energy. High-precision manufacturers and top quality engineers from some of the nation's finest universities provide key elements in successful companies active in the renewable energy industry. Wind and renewable energy are finding their home in northeast Indiana, and in accordance to its reputation, northeast Indiana is meeting the challenge through traditional work ethic and incessant innovation.
Monday, August 31, 2009
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