RELEASE: City of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership, and Indiana Energy Independence Fund Highlight Impact of Investing in Energy Efficiency
RELEASE: City of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership, and Indiana Energy Independence Fund Highlight Impact of Investing in Energy Efficiency

Today, the City of Indianapolis's Office of Sustainability announced how it distributed $2.5 million in federal funding to support energy efficiency in Indianapolis. $500,000 was directed toward Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership (INHP) to upgrade roughly 39 failing HVAC units to energy efficient models in an affordable senior housing building, William Penn Commons. The Office also distributed $2 million to capitalize lending operations at the Indiana Energy Independence Fund (IEIF), the state's nonprofit green bank helping Hoosiers lower energy costs in their homes and buildings.

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Lindsay Trameri
RELEASE: City of Indianapolis Once Again Earns Top Global Recognition for Environmental Transparency, Climate Action
RELEASE: City of Indianapolis Once Again Earns Top Global Recognition for Environmental Transparency, Climate Action

The City of Indianapolis has been named to the 2024 CDP A List , the top status available from the largest global independent environmental disclosure system. This rating recognizes global leadership in environmental transparency, climate action, and resilience planning. Only 112 cities worldwide earned CDP's top status, including 29 U.S. cities, the most from any country. Indianapolis has disclosed environmental impact data through CDP since 2015; this is the seventh time it has received an A rating.

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Lindsay Trameri
RELEASE: City of Indianapolis and IFF Announce Organizations Selected to Participate in New Energy Efficiency Initiative
RELEASE: City of Indianapolis and IFF Announce Organizations Selected to Participate in New Energy Efficiency Initiative

Today, the Indianapolis Office of Sustainability and IFF announced the inaugural cohort of Thriving Nonprofits, a new initiative funded by the McKinney Family Foundation designed to help Marion County nonprofits improve the energy efficiency of their facilities and reduce operating costs. The Office of Sustainability and IFF selected ten organizations to participate in the initiative. Each will receive a free energy assessment of their facility and matching grants of up to $10,000 to facilitate building upgrades that reduce energy usage and monthly utility bills. 

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Lindsay Trameri
RELEASE: City of Indianapolis and IFF Launch New Energy Efficiency Program for Nonprofits in Marion County
RELEASE: City of Indianapolis and IFF Launch New Energy Efficiency Program for Nonprofits in Marion County

Today, the Indianapolis Office of Sustainability and IFF announced the launch of Thriving Nonprofits , a new initiative designed to help Marion County nonprofits improve the energy efficiency of their facilities and reduce operating costs. Funded by the McKinney Family Foundation, Thriving Nonprofits will provide free energy assessments and matching grants of up to $10,000 to up to 15 mission-driven organizations within the county. IFF's Real Estate Solutions team will conduct the energy assessments, and grant money can be used to facilitate building upgrades that reduce energy usage and monthly utility bills.

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Lindsay Trameri
RELEASE: In effort to cut emissions and improve public health, City again teaching building owners to track utility data
RELEASE: In effort to cut emissions and improve public health, City again teaching building owners to track utility data

Indianapolis building owners and facilities managers of structures 50,000 square feet or larger can attend free, guided workshops where they can learn how to begin tracking their utility data in the free ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager software program. The three in-person workshops, referred to as "Data Jams," are hosted by the Indianapolis Office of Sustainability with technical support provided by the Indiana Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

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Lindsay Trameri
RELEASE: City of Indianapolis announces new trash vendor for 2026; universal curbside recycling for 2028
RELEASE: City of Indianapolis announces new trash vendor for 2026; universal curbside recycling for 2028

Under this contract, universal curbside recycling will begin for all Indianapolis residents in 2028. Recyclables will be processed at a newly-constructed materials recovery facility, per Indy DPW’s recycling processing agreement with WM. LRS will work with Reworld and Southside Landfill to provide solid waste, heavy trash, and leaf collection services.

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Lindsay Trameri
RELEASE: Electric Vehicle Showcase Returns to Central Indiana
RELEASE: Electric Vehicle Showcase Returns to Central Indiana

The fourth annual Central Indiana Electric Vehicle (EV) Showcase will cruise into town on Saturday, October 5. The Indianapolis Office of Sustainability and the City of Carmel combined forces to create a showcase that is bigger than ever with an even wider variety of vehicles than in previous years. This premier event will offer attendees the opportunity to test-drive multiple new-model EVs, try out a charger, and ask the experts any questions they may have about EVs and how to make the switch.

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Lindsay Trameri
RELEASE: Congressman Carson, Mayor Hogsett announce $15 million for EV charging stations in minority, disadvantaged neighborhoods
RELEASE: Congressman Carson, Mayor Hogsett announce $15 million for EV charging stations in minority, disadvantaged neighborhoods

This funding will be used to increase the number of publicly accessible DC Fast Charging and Level 2 charging stations to close gaps that currently exist in the Indianapolis charger network. The project prioritizes locations that align with both growing EV demand and environmental justice considerations. All sites will be equipped with at least one Level 2 NEVI standard compliant EV charging station.

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Lindsay Trameri
RELEASE: Community Leaders Celebrate Healthier School Cafeterias
RELEASE: Community Leaders Celebrate Healthier School Cafeterias

"For decades, school lunch trays haven't changed--they're still mostly disposable or old hard plastic, leaching harmful chemicals into our children's food and posing real health risks," said Dr. Mantravadi. "I'm tired of always treating diseases in kids and watching society teach children about ocean cleanups to combat plastic. We need to go upstream and prevent these medical and environmental issues with healthier nutrition and reuse in their everyday lives."

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Lindsay Trameri
RELEASE: City Leaders Release Guidebook to Help Reduce Waste at Large Events
RELEASE: City Leaders Release Guidebook to Help Reduce Waste at Large Events

Indianapolis is making it easier for organizers of large events in the city to make sustainable decisions via the release of the new Indianapolis Event Waste Guide. Released to coincide with the 2024 U.S. Olympic Swim Trials being held in Lucas Oil Stadium through June 23, the comprehensive guide includes step-by-step instructions, best practices, and local vendor contact information for implementing successful waste reduction, recycling, composting, and donation practices at scale.

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Lindsay Trameri