Articles tagged as: utility rates
September 2, 2022
Study: People struggling to pay energy bills engage in 'risky' behaviors to cope
Lower-income residents who struggle with utility bills were more likely to take on debt, go without food or medicine, or keep warm by opening their ovens and running space heaters at night which could be dangerous.
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 MoreJune 29, 2022
Indiana approves new gas plants for CenterPoint Energy, groups worry about high bills
The two plants would serve as a backup for renewable energy sources during times when energy demand is high.
Read MoreMarch 12, 2022
Court: Duke can’t make customers pay coal-ash cleanup costs
Duke Energy won't be allowed to make its customers pay the more than $210 million needed to recoup coal-ash cleanup costs after the utility failed to follow the proper steps to recover those expenses, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled.
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2022
Indiana utility regulator approves rate decrease for I&M customers
Rates are set to decrease by nearly 6 percent in two phases — the first is effective immediately, and the second will take effect in January 2023.
Read MoreDecember 8, 2021
State to investigate AES charges for natural gas plant outage
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission is investigating whether utility customers should pay for the extended outage at the Eagle Valley natural gas plant in Morgan County.
Read MoreNovember 19, 2021
Indiana Michigan Power customers could see lower bills by spring of 2023
Indiana Michigan Power announced it plans to decrease residents' fixed monthly charges by about 1 percent in May and another roughly 4 percent in January 2023.
Read MoreAugust 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 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 MoreOctober 19, 2020
How Can We Get Rid Of Retiring Coal Plant Costs? Energy Task Force Takes A Look
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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