Articles tagged as: electricity
November 7, 2022
AES to convert Petersburg coal plant to natural gas, announcement causes mixed reactions
It's part of the utility's long-term plan to power AES customers with 13 percent natural gas and at least 78 percent wind, solar, and battery storage by 2042.
Read MoreOctober 5, 2022
Applications open for Hoosiers in need of help with utility bills
Hoosiers struggling to pay their water and energy bills can now apply for help from the state.
Read MoreSeptember 22, 2022
Indiana utility seeking 16.5 percent electric rate increase
The utility that provides electricity for much of northern Indiana is seeking a 16.5% rate increase, saying the rate hike would help it modernize its electrical grid and make other improvements.
Read MoreJuly 13, 2022
Many Hoosiers have a second fridge — but it's not the best for your wallet or the environment
Recent data from the Energy Information Administration shows 40 percent of Hoosiers surveyed had two or more refrigerators. Only four states ranked higher in the percentage of households with multiple fridges.
Read MoreJuly 7, 2022
How many Hoosiers are getting their power shut off? A state agency wants more info
Indiana households have more energy insecurity than all but seven states in the country. Thats according to a survey released this week by the Energy Information Administration.
Read MoreJune 29, 2022
Indiana approves new gas plants for CenterPoint Energy, groups worry about high bills
The two plants would serve as a backup for renewable energy sources during times when energy demand is high.
Read MoreApril 25, 2022
With so much support, who wants to phase out rooftop solar incentives? Answer: Indiana utilities
Indiana utilities have more influence on politics in the state than you might imagine. Net metering for rooftop solar -- which will be phased down this year -- is a good example.
Read MoreMarch 12, 2022
Court: Duke can’t make customers pay coal-ash cleanup costs
Duke Energy won't be allowed to make its customers pay the more than $210 million needed to recoup coal-ash cleanup costs after the utility failed to follow the proper steps to recover those expenses, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled.
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2022
Fate of the Petersburg plant unclear as AES corporate goes coal free
The global electric utility AES announced it will go coal free by 2025. But does that mean AES Indiana will fully close its Petersburg coal plant by then? It's hard to say.
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2022
Indiana utility regulator approves rate decrease for I&M customers
Rates are set to decrease by nearly 6 percent in two phases — the first is effective immediately, and the second will take effect in January 2023.
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