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Indiana utility companies defend rates as state regulators press companies to help customers
3+ week, 2+ day ago (585+ words) - I'm the In Your Community reporter for North Side Indy. INDIANAPOLIS " As Hoosiers continue to face rising utility bills, an investigation by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission is hoping to dive deeper into the affordability issue across our state and…...
Indiana Utility Regulators want to hear from you about energy costs
3+ week, 2+ day ago (132+ words) INDIANAPOLIS " Hoosiers frustrated with rising energy bills will soon have a chance to speak directly to the people responsible for regulating utility companies in Indiana. The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) is hosting a series of public listening sessions across…...
Indianapolis homeowner questions rising electric bills as $10. 7 B bid targets AES Indiana's parent company
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (285+ words) - I'm the In Your Community reporter for East Side Indy. INDIANAPOLIS " Jeff Baughman has lived in his Indianapolis home since 1999. He says he's upgraded his furnace, replaced appliances and lowered his thermostat, but his electric bill keeps climbing. "I'm paying…...
How Duke Energy crews keep the power on during extreme cold in Hendricks County
4+ mon, 6+ hour ago (397+ words) - I'm the In Your Community reporter for West Side Indy/Hendricks County. HENDRICKS COUNTY " With extreme cold settling into Central Indiana, Duke Energy is reminding customers to prepare for potential power outages and to know where to turn if they…...
Local restaurants share concerns over proposed AES rate increase
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (426+ words) BROAD RIPPLE " The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission is holding its fourth public meeting Wednesday night, giving Indianapolis residents the chance to speak on AES Indiana's proposed rate hike. Many residents have already shared their concerns over the proposed increase, and…...
AES customers voice concerns about rate hike at first of four public hearings
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (369+ words) INDIANAPOLIS " AES customers spoke out about a proposed rate increase at a public hearing Monday night. "AES proposed rate hike would be harmful to me, my family and my community," one customer said at the podium. "I ask that the…...
Town hall educates AES customers on proposed rate increase
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (333+ words) INDIANAPOLIS " If you're an AES customer, your bill could soon be going up. AES Indiana wants to increase rates in two phases: a 7. 5% increase in the second quarter of 2026 and a 6% increase in January 2027. "There's not much of a way…...