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.

The Office of Utility Consumer Counselor is recommending approval of a $125 million rate increase.

Duke Energy says there has been an increase in utility bill scams where customers' have been threatened with having their power cut off unless a quick payment is made.

Best estimates from the state indicate that Indiana’s water utilities need around $15 billion to improve their infrastructure.

The state Office of Utility Consumer Counselor wants to hear from Indiana residents about the amount of detail that appears on utility bills.