Articles tagged as: utilities
April 12, 2019
Moratorium On Big Utility Projects Lifted From State Bill
Legislation that could have put a moratorium on some new power plants in Indiana was overturned Thursday. The House passed an amendment to remove that language from a bill dealing with various utility matters.
Read MoreApril 5, 2019
Republicans Seek Two-Year Moratorium On New Power Plants
The moratoriums architect says he wants to ensure the states energy future is balanced.
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2019
How Will Climate Change Affect Energy Demand In Indiana?
A new report from the Purdue Climate Change Research Center shows that as Indiana warms, the state will demand more cool air and less heat.
Read MoreFebruary 8, 2019
A Water Crisis Is Growing In A Place You'd Least Expect It
The Great Lakes are one of the world's largest sources of fresh water, but many Americans in surrounding cities face a dark irony: They can't afford their rising water bills.
Read MoreSeptember 21, 2018
Phased-In NIPSCO Gas Rate Increase Takes Effect Oct. 1
Northern Indiana Public Service Co. serves about 820,000 natural gas customers and 460,000 electric customers across 32 counties.
Read MoreApril 24, 2018
Vectren To Merge With Texas-Based CenterPoint Energy
Vectren, which serves a significant portion of central and southern Indiana, has had some of the highest rates in the state. The merger with Houston-based CenterPoint Energy will not reduce rates immediately.
Read MoreApril 23, 2018
Public Hearing On Proposed IPL Rate Hike
Indianapolis Power and Light seeks a rate hike to cover higher operating and maintenance costs and to cover the costs of the newly built Eagle Valley Generating Station in Morgan County.
Read MoreMarch 19, 2018
Indianapolis Utility Wants To Increase 2 Monthly Charges
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission plans April 23 and May 7 public hearings on the proposals that could raise its residential power rates about 10 percent.
Read MoreNovember 24, 2017
Use Of Coal Down In Indiana
While rates have been on the rise, the Hoosier state is burning less coal for electricity. Coal accounted for 65 percent of the fuel used for electricity in 2016, down from 85 percent in 2007.
Read MoreNovember 1, 2017
Indiana Energy Bill Assistance Program Taking Applications
The program is open to many whose household income is below 150 percent of the federal poverty level.
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