Articles tagged as: electricity
August 19, 2021
Are Electricity Charges Based On Demand Right For Indiana?
A state energy task force heard testimony in favor of charging some utility customers more when energy demand is at its peak and less when it’s low.
Read MoreJune 21, 2021
CenterPoint Wants Natural Gas Plants To Backup Its Solar, Wind Power
The utility plans to close most of its coal units and get more than 60 percent of its power from solar, wind and battery storage by 2025.
Read MoreMarch 17, 2021
How To Know What Your Utility Is Up To And Get Involved
This winter, many Bloomington residents were shocked to see their Duke Energy bills had gone up significantly. Though most of it was due to the very cold temperatures we had, some residents weren't aware that Duke Energy had also increased its rates.
Read MoreMarch 5, 2021
Energy Experts Explain How Indiana Can Avoid What Happened In Texas
State lawmakers heard from experts on Thursday on what Indiana utilities and regional grid operators are doing to prevent blackouts like the ones in Texas.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2021
Report: Cuts To Power Plant Emissions Exceed Clean Power Plan Goals
Even though Indiana ranks fifth in the most power plant emissions in the country, it has still cut emissions in half since 2005.
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2021
Duke Energy To Retire Gallagher Coal Plant Early
Duke Energy announced it will retire its Gallagher coal plant in New Albany, Indiana, more than a year early.
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2021
Indianapolis Power & Light Undergoes Name Change
Indianapolis Power & Light officials announced Wednesday the company will have a new name, AES Indiana.
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2021
State Senators Pass Bill That Aims To Lower The Costs Of Retiring Coal Plants Early
Much like refinancing a home, securitization allows customers to pay off the remaining costs of coal plants over a longer period of time at a lower rate -- which is supposed to lower their energy bills and make the transition to renewable energy easier.
Read MoreFebruary 5, 2021
Solar Advocates Hope Indiana Will Extend Higher Net Metering Rates Before They Expire
Four years ago, Indiana passed a law to slowly decrease the amount solar customers get for energy they generate -- from the higher retail rate to the lower wholesale rate.
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2021
Bill Aims To Reduce Costs For Customers When Coal Plants Retire Early
While the rapid transition to renewable energy may save utility customers money in the long run, it can lead to higher energy bills in the short term.
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