Sun & Wind Power Commuter Line

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Sun & Wind Power Commuter Line

Written by Laura Waluszko

Tuesday, July 17,2012 | 6:58 am

Operators of the South Shore say their trains are running on "green power", thanks to a partnership with Merrillville-based Northern Indiana Public Service Company. As of Monday, Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District says all forty-one daily trains are being powered exclusively by renewable energy -- primarily wind and solar. The utility is buying six-weeks of renewable energy certificates for the train system that represent proof that the power is generated by a renewable resource. The companies says there's no cost increase to passengers or NIPSCO customers

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