Articles tagged as: utility rates
August 26, 2020
Republican Representative, Solar Advocates Oppose Vectren Lowering Solar Rates
Starting in 2022, Indiana residents with solar panels will get the lower rate for energy they deliver to the grid. But Vectren wants to switch new customers to a lower payment rate earlier.
Read MoreJune 30, 2020
State Approves Much Smaller Rate Increase For Duke Energy Customers
The state has approved Duke Energy's rate increase, but for less than half as much money as the utility had requested. The utility had asked for $395 million last July and was approved for $146 million.
Read MoreJune 11, 2020
Report: Indiana Continues To Fall Behind Other States In Key Economic Areas
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce's 2020 Snapshot shows Indiana continues to lag behind other states in key economic areas including health care costs, new entrepreneurs and high electricity rates.
Read MoreMay 28, 2020
State To Investigate How COVID-19 Has Affected Utilities, Customers
Consumer advocates worry many Indiana residents will face financial hardship even after the pandemic ends. Several electric and gas utilities say they need financial relief, too.
Read MoreMay 12, 2020
Utilities Seek COVID-19 Relief, Could Result In Higher Energy Bills
The utilities say theyre losing money because building closures have driven down the demand for energy.
Read MoreDecember 5, 2019
State Approves NIPSCO Rate Increase
The state has approved the northern Indiana utility NIPSCOs controversial rate increase. The utility will raise rates for residents while allowing industrial companies to buy potentially cheaper energy elsewhere.
Read MoreNovember 10, 2019
What You Need To Know About The Duke Energy Rate Case
Duke Energy wants to raise the average resident's bill by about $24 a month. The utility says that money would go to pay for everything from metering infrastructure, to helping retire some coal plants earlier.
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 MoreOctober 29, 2019
Duke Energy's Proposed 15% Indiana Rate Faces Data Pushback
Duke Energy is seeking the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission's approval for the rate hike for its 840,000 Indiana electric customers.
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.
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