Rhetoric VS. Reality
Policy-makers are talking a lot about energy and energy policy. What fallows are some of the most frequently heard claims and proposals, along with realities that need to be considered when evaluating these claims.
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About Us
Committed to Energy Security
The Hoosier Energy Forum is a growing community of concerned citizens committed to two goals – achieving energy security for our country and holding our elected officials more accountable in shaping energy policies.
If you believe strongly that our elected officials must address the growing challenge of energy security, set aside partisanship and get the job done, then the Hoosier Energy Forum is your community.
Indiana Energy Facts
As one of the nation's top corn-producing states, Indiana has significant ethanol production potential with two ethanol plants currently in place, and several more under construction.
The BP Products refinery in Whiting has the largest processing capacity of any refinery outside of the Gulf Coast region.
The industrial sector, including aluminum, chemicals, glass, metal casting, and steel, contributes to high total and per capita energy consumption.
Almost all of Indiana’s electricity generation is fueled by coal.
Indiana’s industrial sector uses about half of the natural gas consumed. The residential sector is the next largest consumer with 2/3 of Indiana households using natural gas as the primary source for home heating.
