A bill that would change net metering for solar energy production got its first hearing before a House committee Wednesday, continuing to draw debate from a wide range of stakeholders.

Senate bill 309 passed the Senate 39-9 Monday night.

Hoosiers who generate energy, like solar panels, can sell excess energy to utilities at a retail rate, but a bill to change that leaves some lawmakers confused.

Lawmakers passed an amended version of the bill that drew more than five hours of public testimony last week.

Critics say the measure would muscle out smaller competitors from the emerging solar market.

Sheridan Community Schools, a small, rural district in the heart of central Indiana, has taken a unique approach to managing energy costs.

A Purdue University professor is trying to invent a better solar panel.

A new study asks what would happen if coal workers were retrained to produce a different type of energy

The Columbus Community Solar Initiative says it's trying minimize the cost of the solar panels by coordinating residents, businesses and others who are interested in taking part.

About 20 people who live near the proposed project pleaded with board members during a public meeting Monday night to consider the effect on their lives if the panels were erected.