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Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission launched two new investigations into energy affordability. The announcement comes as it released results of another investigation into Indiana’s five investor-owned electric utility companies.

Gov. Mike Braun is accepting applications through July 7 to fill a utility commission vacancy after Commissioner David Veleta announced his resignation.

Andy Zay gave up his Senate seat to lead the utility commission six months ago. He will remain a commissioner.

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission voted 3-1 Wednesday to approve a $71 million electricity rate increase for AES Indiana customers.

The change comes from a new law that restructures how electric utility companies receive state approval for new rates and outlines new billing program requirements.

Indiana utility regulators heard complaints about rising energy costs and data centers at a Noblesville listening session, part of a statewide investigation prompted by record consumer complaints over utility bills.

Gov. Mike Braun committed Monday to overseeing enforcement of a new law that ties utility rate approvals to performance data, as the state's regulatory commission investigates rising electric bills.

Indiana's utility regulatory commission opened an investigation into rising energy costs, questioning the state's five investor-owned utilities at a public hearing as customer complaints hit record levels.

Governor Braun is touting efforts to bring down energy costs and hold data centers accountable. Democrats say the state’s efforts haven’t gone far enough.

The Indiana state treasurer is calling on federal regulators to review of the new acquisition deal announced to sell Indianapolis’s electric utility company to out-of-state investors.