FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 18th, 2025 

Indianapolis, IN – American Power Play announced that Indiana State Representative Ed Soliday has been named an Energy Innovation Power Player, recognizing his leadership in advancing secure, reliable, and innovative American energy solutions in Indiana. 

“Representative Ed Soliday exemplifies the kind of pragmatic, forward-looking leadership America needs to strengthen our energy future,” said Larry Ward, CEO of American Power Play. “His commitment to reliability, innovation, and energy security has helped position Indiana as a leader in advancing practical, all-of-the-above energy solutions that support families, businesses, and local communities.” 

Representative Soliday has played a critical role in shaping Indiana’s energy future through pragmatic, forward-looking leadership that prioritizes reliability, affordability, and innovation. His work reflects a commitment to strengthening American energy independence while supporting economic growth and local communities. 

The Energy Innovation Power Player award is presented by American Power Play to recognize state and local leaders who demonstrate outstanding leadership in promoting American energy strategy. The award honors policymakers who champion innovation, reliability, and security in energy policy while balancing the needs of consumers, workers, and the economy. 

"For the past decade, Indiana has prioritized supporting our energy grid, modernizing our generation and finding ways to enhance our energy resources and embrace forward-looking policy," Soliday said. "With our strong commitment to energy reliability and affordability, I am excited about the future of Hoosier energy and the positive impact it will have on our state, our economy and Hoosier ratepayers." 

As part of this recognition, Representative Soliday will receive the 2025 Energy Innovation Power Player challenge coin, symbolizing his leadership and lasting impact on American energy policy. 

For more information about American Power Play and the Energy Innovation Power Player awards, visit americanpowerplay.org. 

About American Power Play

American Power Play is a 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to advancing secure, reliable, and innovative American energy solutions through public education and advocacy, while recognizing leaders who are shaping the future of American power.