Articles tagged as: utility bills
July 18, 2022
Utilities to be shut off at Indianapolis properties owned by negligent landlords
Tenants have been notified that utilities will be shut off at apartments where landlords refuse to pay water and energy bills.
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 MoreMarch 16, 2022
Speedway Town Council approves increase in water and wastewater rates
The Speedway Town Council has approved an increase to water and wastewater rates to fund capital improvements to its aging water and wastewater infrastructure.
Read MoreMarch 3, 2022
Consumer advocates want to extend the ban on utility shutoffs
Consumer advocates want Gov. Eric Holcomb to extend the winter moratorium on utility disconnects for three months -- giving local nonprofits time to address a backlog of applications for assistance.
Read MoreDecember 11, 2020
Nonprofits Struggle To Address Increased Demand For Help With Utility Bills
As colder temperatures drive up utility bills, many people unemployed because of COVID-19 are still having trouble paying them.
Read MoreAugust 25, 2020
NAACP To Help African American Residents With Energy Bills
The NAACP is offering up to $300 for African American residents struggling to pay their energy bills due to COVID-19.
Read MoreAugust 12, 2020
State Consumer Advocate: People Need More Time To Pay Overdue Utility Bills
Last week, Gov. Eric Holcomb said the state has no plans to further extend a ban on utility shutoffs during the COVID-19 crisis. But more than 11 percent of Hoosiers are still unemployed and cases are going up.
Read MoreJune 30, 2020
Utilities Ordered To Keep The Lights On Until Aug. 14 Despite Unpaid Bills
Many Hoosiers who are unable to pay their energy bills won't face shutoffs for another 45 days. On Monday, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission ordered some utilities to continue the moratorium on shutoffs through Aug. 14.
Read MoreJune 29, 2020
Indiana Regulators Deny Utilities' Bid For Virus Relief
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission voted unanimously to deny the request by utilities, who had said they needed to recover millions of dollars in lost revenue over the last few months as businesses closed their doors and factories cut hours and used less electricity.
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