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'This is out of control' | Indianapolis residents see spike in energy bills, AES reschedules open house due to threats
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (524+ words) INDIANAPOLIS " AES Indiana originally planned to host an open house Monday night to address customers' concerns over recent billing. AES canceled the meeting less than an hour before it started due to threats." This past month, people online expressed frustration…...
Why your heating bill could soar this winter
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (274+ words) ATLANTA " This week's cold blast is setting the stage for winter, and experts say heating your home could cost more this year. "Everyone is saying prices are going up," said Mark Wolfe, executive director of the National Energy Assistance Directors…...
City-County Councilors suggest bold moves in effort to oppose AES rate hike
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (275+ words) INDIANAPOLIS " Everywhere you turn lately, it seems you hear about opposition to a proposed AES rate hike, from customers to state and city leaders. Now, AES is firing back in a new response to the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer…...
Tips to cut heating costs and improve air quality this fall
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (177+ words) INDIANAPOLIS " ARTICLE SPONSORED BY LCS HEATING AND COOLING As Indiana heads into colder months, LCS Heating and Cooling is sharing practical ways homeowners can prepare their houses for the heating season. From safety checks to cost-saving steps and solutions for…...
New governor appointees will help choose new members of commission that regulates utilities
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (539+ words) INDIANAPOLIS " Indiana Gov. Mike Braun made an announcement Tuesday that could ultimately help decide what you pay for your utilities. It comes at a time when Hoosiers have expressed concern about the rising cost of utility rates. The governor said…...
City-County Councilors urge AES to withdraw rate hike request
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (347+ words) INDIANAPOLIS " Two Republican City-County councilors are leading a new charge to stop an AES rate hike. It's a battle over utility bills, and Councilors Michael Paul Hart (R-District 20) and Josh Bain (R-District 21) are joining the fight. They just introduced a…...
'How much is enough?' | Town hall urges AES customers to reject rate hike proposal
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (894+ words) INDIANAPOLIS " AES wants a raise. A proposed rate hike could leave you paying almost $30 a month on your electric bill, according to the Citizens Action Coalition. AES says it's closer to $21, but either way, it has many Hoosiers worried." On…...
Indiana to host nuclear energy retreat this summer
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (258+ words) INDIANAPOLIS " Indiana will host a retreat aimed at enhancing nuclear energy education and engagement, according to a news release from Gov. Mike Braun. The retreat will be held over the summer, city ... To stream WTHR on your phone, you need…...
The clock is ticking for Hoosiers struggling to pay utility bills | What's the Deal?
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (201+ words) INDIANAPOLIS " A critical deadline is approaching for Indiana residents protected by the utility bill winter moratorium. Disconnections for nonpayment will resume Saturday, March 15. Indiana code prevents utilities from cutting off your heat source from Dec. 1 through mid-March under certain conditions:…...