CenterPoint Energy names first-ever president for Indiana service area
CenterPoint Energy, which merged with Evansville-based Vectren in 2019, serves more than 775,000 gas customers and more than 150,000 electric customers in Indiana.
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UPDATE: City reaches settlement with AES Indiana over proposed rate hike
The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor, which acts on behalf of utility customers, did not join the settlement. Neither did ratepayer advocacy group Citizen’s Action Coalition.
Trump administration terminates $6.7M Indianapolis airport infrastructure grant
The grant intended for renewable energy infrastructure work was committed to the airport more than two years ago by the Federal Aviation Administration, officials said Tuesday.
Indiana readies replacement for long-outdated waste management plan
The project, spearheaded by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and British contractor Eunomia, will replace a 20-year plan that has been in force for more than three decades.
As private equity pursues public utilities, reports say BlackRock subsidiary wants to buy AES
BlackRock’s interest in AES represents a growing trend of private equity firms investing in, or buying outright, public utility companies as artificial intelligence fuels increasing electricity demands.
Trump administration opens more land for coal mining, offers $625M to boost coal-fired power plants
Coal once provided more than half of U.S. electricity production, but its share dropped to about 15% in 2024, down from about 45% as recently as 2010.
Report predicts $350B nuclear boom in US to power AI
While demand is on the rise for carbon-free fission power as the U.S. races to meet a surge in electricity needs, costs remain high and construction is expected to be slow.
Indiana sees modest gains in clean-energy jobs, stronger growth in EV sector, report says
Though the overall growth was modest, clean-vehicle employment remains one of the stronger performing subsectors in Indiana.
State explores multiyear rate setting, performance incentives for utilities
Performance-incentive mechanisms and forecasted multiyear rate plans differ in their focus, with the former looks at output—such as capacity or reliability—while the latter looks at input—such as capital, labor or materials.
Braun calls for IURC board applicants, places energy bills front and center on policy agenda
Gov. Mike Braun’s call for Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission applicants comes as Indiana ratepayers have seen a steep rise in electric bills and large power users like data centers flock to the Hoosier State.
Indy councilors plan resolution to oppose AES rate hike. Will it make a difference?
The proposal appears to have bipartisan support. But it’s unclear how much the City-County Council, which has no actual authority over the utility, can truly influence the process.
George Gemelas: Indiana needs a complete rethink on solar—and fast
We can’t discard this next-gen energy tech while it’s on the rise globally.
Anderson awarded $45M for water infrastructure improvements
The state funding package will help pay for a slew of water infrastructure improvements, including a new water plant, new water wells and the replacement of all lead pipes.
Indiana Lt. Gov’s call for utility bill tax pause faces key skeptics
Indiana’s second-highest official has thrown his weight behind calls for a sales tax moratorium on utility services—but, even as rates rise, the idea faces a difficult path through the General Assembly.
Electric grids under pressure from energy-hungry data centers changing strategy
With the explosive growth of Big Tech’s data centers threatening to overload U.S. electricity grids, policymakers are taking a hard look at a tough-love solution: bumping the energy-hungry centers off grids during power emergencies.
What to know about Google’s proposed billion-dollar data center project
With the City-County Council approaching a Sept. 22 public hearing over the 467-acre project, IBJ looked into many of the questions being asked about the controversial development.
Trump administration seeks to cancel Biden-era rule that made conservation a ‘use’ of public land
The rule was a key part of efforts under former President Joe Biden to refocus the Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management, which oversees about 10% of land in the U.S.
Braun calls for evaluation of utility companies’ profits amid rate hikes
Gov. Mike Braun also appointed a new commissioner of the Office of Utility Consumer Counselor, which serves as an advocate for Indiana utility customers.
Indiana energy secretary highlights ‘regional approaches,’ conservation priorities at water summit
Indiana Secretary of Energy and Natural Resources Suzanne Jaworowski told attendees at the annual Indiana Water Summit on Thursday that a pending statewide water plan must be “transparent, data-driven and developed collaboratively.”
State appeals court rules Duke Energy can’t hike rates to recover retroactive cleanup costs
The Indiana Court of Appeals overturned an Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission decision allowing Duke Energy to raise utility rates on Hoosiers, with the court ruling the utility couldn’t retroactively recover the money it lost due to a federally mandated cleanup of toxic coal ash.