Indiana Energy Guides

Practical guides on demand charges, rate structures, utility bill audits, VFDs, load shifting, and on-site generation. Written for Indiana plant managers and C&I operators who need to cut energy costs, not general energy news.

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Behind-the-Meter Generator Enrollment in Aggregator Programs: The Air Permit Risk C&I Operators Need to Know Before They Sign

Behind-the-meter generator enrollment in aggregator programs can permanently end your emergency air permit status. Know the risk before signing anything.

Daniel Burke
September 29, 2026

Commercial and Industrial Heat Pumps: Which Technology Is Right for Your Facility's Thermal Load

Commercial and industrial heat pumps aren't one decision. Learn which type fits your facility's thermal load, and which one doesn't, before you commit capital.

Daniel Burke
September 27, 2026

Battery Storage Host Agreements for Commercial and Industrial Facilities: What to Negotiate Before You Sign

A developer wants to put a battery on your site. Here's how C&I operators evaluate host agreements, dispatch rights, and lease economics before signing.

Daniel Burke
September 25, 2026

C&I Solar Financing Options Explained: Solar Leases, PPAs, and Loans for Commercial and Industrial Operators

Solar leases, PPAs, and loans work differently for C&I operators. Learn which C&I solar financing structure fits your tax position, state laws, and facility before…

Daniel Burke
September 24, 2026

Fixed Charge Escalation and Behind-the-Meter Solar: What C&I Operators Need to Know When the Numbers Stop Adding Up

Fixed charge escalation is compressing BTM solar and storage returns for C&I facilities. Here's what changed, what it costs you, and how to recover.

Daniel Burke
September 23, 2026

Transmission and Distribution Cost Allocation Explained for Commercial & Industrial Operators: Who Pays, How It's Decided, and What You Can Do About It

Transmission and distribution cost allocation determines who pays for grid infrastructure, and your bill reflects choices you can still contest. Here's how.

Daniel Burke
September 22, 2026

Process Flow Optimization for Energy Efficiency: Turn Energy Into a Lever, Not a Line Item

Process flow optimization turns energy into a controllable variable for C&I facilities. Learn which metrics, systems, and interventions actually reduce costs.

Daniel Burke
September 21, 2026

Thermal Energy Storage for C&I Load Shifting: Cut Demand Charges with Off-Peak Cooling

Thermal energy storage cuts demand charges by shifting cooling loads off-peak. Learn when ice storage pays for C&I facilities, and when it doesn't.

Daniel Burke
September 18, 2026

Compressed Air System Optimization for Industrial Operators: Cut 20-50% of Your Compressor Energy Costs

Compressed air system optimization cuts 20-50% of compressor energy costs for industrial operators. Learn the six-phase sequence, leak costs, and where to start.

Daniel Burke
September 17, 2026