Articles tagged as: Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor
December 27, 2022
With the energy costs up, what are some cheap ways to save on heat this winter?
Hoosiers are likely to see higher heating bills this winter. Its expected to be colder than last year and the price of natural gas and coal is up.
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 MoreMay 11, 2021
OUCC, Solar Advocates Want The State To Deny CenterPoint's Reimbursement Request
The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor and six other groups want Indiana to deny CenterPoint Energy's request to give people with solar panels fewer credits for energy they deliver to the grid.
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 7, 2019
Indiana Agency To Regulators: Deny Duke's Rate Increase
Duke Energy in July asked the state Utility Regulatory Commission to approve a 15 percent rate increase over two years that would boost its annual revenue by about $395 million.
Read MoreAugust 21, 2019
OUCC: I&M's Rate Proposal Not As Green Or Beneficial To Customers
The utility says the rate increase would go to pay for things like smart meters and electric vehicle charging stations.
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2018
Water Utility Seeks Rate Hike For $542M In Infrastructure
Indiana American Water has requested a nearly 17 percent rate increase to help pay for more than $542 million of infrastructure investments.
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.
Read MoreMay 25, 2018
OUCC: Indianapolis Power & Light Doesn't Need Huge Rate Hike
Most IPL customers have to pay a fixed charge of $17 a month, but if the utility gets its wish that would jump to $27 a month.
Read MoreNovember 9, 2017
OUCC Says I&M Rate Increase Too High
The Office of Utility Consumer Counselor is recommending approval of a $125 million rate increase.
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