McKinney Family Foundation
News Archive
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Forecasting the Economic Impact Potential of Solar in Indiana
A new report from Baker Tilly shows solar power produced in Indiana would help Hoosiers meet a growing need for electricity. This need is driven by a surge in economic development.
By: Advanced Energy United
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Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference to boast highest-ever attendance
The Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference will boast its highest-ever attendance this Friday [February 28, 2025], with 450 people concerned about climate change coming together to share information and propose solutions. Historically hosted in Indianapolis, the conference will take place at Bloomington’s Monroe Convention Center for the first time.
By: The Indiana Daily Student
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Butler receives grant to advance sustainability programming
The McKinney Family Foundation gifted the university a grant to support the new Office of Sustainability and sustainability efforts in the Lacy School of Business (LSB).
By: Butler University
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Solar has taken off in red states. Trump’s funding freeze is causing panic
On his first day, the president paused billions of dollars in funding for clean energy projects initiated by Biden.
By: The Guardian
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Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the Indiana Solar for All coalition was awarded over $117 million in funding through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund’s Solar For All program.
By: Sierra Club
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Working in Partnership for Equitable Climate and Clean Energy Progress in Indiana
With a mission to accelerate the clean energy transition in Indiana, McKinney Family Foundation, Herbert Simon Family Foundation, and U.S. Energy Foundation (EF)—in partnership with a powerful network of grantees and other allies—have propelled unprecedented progress in the state.
By: Energy Foundation
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Funding hub assists Hoosier communities applying for federal climate and resilience grants
The Indiana Resilience Funding Hub (IRFH), jointly administered by ERI and the IU Center for Rural Engagement, helps Hoosier communities pursue federal funding opportunities for climate, energy, and resilience projects.
By: Environmental Resilience Institute
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Poll finds bipartisan support for added incentives behind state standard for clean energy zoning and permitting.
By: Advanced Energy United
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Indiana Renewable Energy Day 2023
We stood up for our solar rights at the 5th annual Renewable Energy Day!
By: Solar United Neighbors
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Southport High School: Learning Through Teaching
Southport High School freshmen staged a sustainability fair for a nearly preschool.
By: Earth Charter Indiana