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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C&I Microgrids for Industrial Facilities: Reliability, Cost Control, and What the Business Case Actually Requires

C&I microgrids reduce downtime costs and demand charges for industrial facilities — but only if the numbers actually work. Here's when to build the case.

Daniel Burke
August 17, 2026

Combined Heat and Power for Industrial Facilities: When CHP Pays — and When It Becomes a Stranded Asset

CHP and cogeneration explained for Indiana C&I operators: when the economics work, when they don't, and the load-match variable most vendors won't stress-test.

Daniel Burke
August 11, 2026

Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) for Commercial and Industrial Facilities: Turn Your On-Site Assets Into a Revenue Stream

Virtual Power Plants pay C&I facilities for load flexibility already on-site. Learn which assets qualify, what gets paid, and how to evaluate enrollment.

Daniel Burke
August 10, 2026

Federal Energy Tax Credits (ITC, PTC, and 179D) Explained for Indiana C&I Operators

The ITC, PTC, and 179D deduction reduce net project cost for Indiana C&I operators — but only if tax credit decisions are made before the work is bid.

Daniel Burke
August 7, 2026

How Demand Charges Are Calculated: The 15-Minute Interval That Sets Your Commercial & Industrial Bill

How demand charges are calculated: the 15-minute interval peak, ratchet floors, and the five structures Indiana C&I operators are actually billed under.

Daniel Burke
August 6, 2026

OT Cybersecurity for Commercial & Industrial Facilities: Why Your Control Systems Are Exposed and How to Reduce It

OT cybersecurity for commercial and industrial facilities protects your control systems from attack. Know your exposures, the right sequence, and what to ask.

Daniel Burke
July 29, 2026

Battery Energy Storage System Payback: How Commercial & Industrial Operators Should Evaluate a BESS Proposal

Battery energy storage system payback depends on demand charge reduction, not utility incentives. What Indiana C&I operators must verify before signing.

Daniel Burke
July 28, 2026

Variable Frequency Drives: When VFDs Save Real Money for Indiana Manufacturers (and When They Don't)

Variable frequency drives cut energy costs 20-30% on the right pumps and fans — but waste money on constant-load motors. Here's how to decide.

Daniel Burke
June 28, 2026

LED Lighting Retrofit for Commercial and Industrial Facilities: Retrofit Path, Controls, and Real ROI

LED lighting retrofits reduce facility electricity costs 40–60% and cut maintenance dramatically. Here's how Indiana C&I operators choose the right path.

Daniel Burke
June 23, 2026