Articles tagged as: utility bills
March 3, 2022
Consumer advocates want to extend the ban on utility shutoffs
Consumer advocates want Gov. Eric Holcomb to extend the winter moratorium on utility disconnects for three months -- giving local nonprofits time to address a backlog of applications for assistance.
Read MoreDecember 11, 2020
Nonprofits Struggle To Address Increased Demand For Help With Utility Bills
As colder temperatures drive up utility bills, many people unemployed because of COVID-19 are still having trouble paying them.
Read MoreAugust 25, 2020
NAACP To Help African American Residents With Energy Bills
The NAACP is offering up to $300 for African American residents struggling to pay their energy bills due to COVID-19.
Read MoreAugust 12, 2020
State Consumer Advocate: People Need More Time To Pay Overdue Utility Bills
Last week, Gov. Eric Holcomb said the state has no plans to further extend a ban on utility shutoffs during the COVID-19 crisis. But more than 11 percent of Hoosiers are still unemployed and cases are going up.
Read MoreJune 30, 2020
Utilities Ordered To Keep The Lights On Until Aug. 14 Despite Unpaid Bills
Many Hoosiers who are unable to pay their energy bills won't face shutoffs for another 45 days. On Monday, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission ordered some utilities to continue the moratorium on shutoffs through Aug. 14.
Read MoreJune 29, 2020
Indiana Regulators Deny Utilities' Bid For Virus Relief
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission voted unanimously to deny the request by utilities, who had said they needed to recover millions of dollars in lost revenue over the last few months as businesses closed their doors and factories cut hours and used less electricity.
Read MoreJune 8, 2020
One-Time Utility Benefit Available For Some Impacted By COVID-19
Those who lost their jobs or had hours significantly cut back can receive up to $350 in a one-time benefit to pay their utility bills.
Read MoreMay 13, 2020
OUCC To State: Continue Protections For Hoosiers Who Can't Pay Energy Bills
Utility companies will soon be allowed to resume disconnections for unpaid bills. The states consumer advocate group is asking the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to continue protections for people unemployed due to the COVID-19 crisis.
Read MoreNovember 5, 2018
Indiana Utility Hopes To Be Mostly Wind, Solar Powered By 2028
NIPSCO expects the move to mostly renewables would cut carbon emissions by 90 percent.
Read MoreJuly 19, 2018
IPL, Consumer Groups Reach Compromise In Rate Hike
Pending regulatory approval, Indianapolis Power & Light says their customers will see about a $5 a month increase in their bills.
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