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Indiana regulators OK Texas company’s purchase of Indiana power plant

May 27, 2026

Joey Harris

The $3.45 billion transaction, which includes two other power plants, still requires federal approval and faces a challenge related to market competition concerns.

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‘Big five’ Indiana utilities defend rates in regulator questioning

March 25, 2026

Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana regulators on Tuesday spent hours questioning the state’s biggest energy providers on their rates, customer service and more amid rising frustration from ratepayers.

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Indiana utility regulators to hold affordability listening tour around state

March 24, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission will kick off its 10-session tour of the state this week, after an all-day affordability investigation featuring the “big five” utilities.

Braun doubles down on efforts to address ‘imbalanced relationship’ between utilities, ratepayers

March 9, 2026 | Marek Mazurek

Gov. Mike Braun also discussed whether the state will suspend its gas tax as oil prices soar in the wake of U.S. military action in Iran.

AES Indiana cancels more public open houses over safety threats, host concerns

March 6, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

AES Indiana is postponing all of its scheduled open houses this month “out of an abundance of caution” as social media threats against the company continue, a spokesperson said Friday. The company has not released information regarding rescheduled dates.

AES Indiana cancels open house, citing social media threats

March 3, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

The Tuesday event, which was canceled an hour before it was set to begin, is one of several public open houses scheduled for this month.

Regulatory board to question Indiana utility providers on energy affordability

February 25, 2026 | Marek Mazurek

In public hearings next month, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission will question the state’s five largest investor-owned utility companies about billing transparency and solutions to rising energy costs.

Utility deregulation: Free-market savings or risky bet?

January 16, 2026 | Marek Mazurek

Two bills from Republican lawmakers could allow businesses, and potentially individual households, to get their electricity from a provider other than their local utility company.

Should utility regulators be elected? Some Indiana lawmakers think so.

January 13, 2026 | Marek Mazurek

Currently, 10 states hold general elections for utility regulators. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle think Indiana should join them.

Legislative roundup: Here’s what IBJ is tracking as session picks back up

January 9, 2026 | Marek Mazurek

From utility rates to tenderloin sandwiches, here are some bills IBJ is following this legislative session.

Lawmakers mull shift in how utility rates are set

January 2, 2026 | Marek Mazurek

As utility companies attempt to bring new power sources online to meet skyrocketing demand, Indiana legislators are considering using performance-based ratemaking to set utility rates.

Braun names 3 new members for Indiana utility oversight board

December 12, 2025 | Marek Mazurek

Gov. Mike Braun has said he wants his new picks for the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to work to lower energy costs for Hoosier businesses and families.

Braun push to reduce utility rates could be blocked by mandates in laws

December 5, 2025 | Marek Mazurek

Gov. Mike Braun has made energy a centerpiece of his first year, but his focus isn’t only about generating more electricity to feed growing demand from economic development. He also wants to lower the price of power for business and residential consumers.

Governor says Indiana can ‘get this right’ on energy policy

November 21, 2025 | Marek Mazurek

Speaking at the IBJ’s Future of Energy Summit, Braun kicked off discussion of how lawmakers, utility companies and businesses can work together to usher Indiana through a unique time when energy demand is skyrocketing and affordability concerns are at the forefront of Hoosier minds.

9 finalists for Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission openings sent to Gov. Mike Braun

November 13, 2025 | Marek Mazurek

The IURC has a five-member board that hears cases on a variety of issues, including utility construction projects, rate hikes, financing and environmental compliance.

IURC approves settlement for Duke to consider selling coal units to 3rd party

October 29, 2025 | Daniel Lee

Under the agreement, Duke Energy would be able to solicit interest in the existing coal units at its Cayuga Generating Station after two proposed gas units are placed in service in 2029 and 2030.

Meet the candidates for the IURC vacancies

October 24, 2025 | Marek Mazurek

The process of selecting IURC board members usually doesn’t draw much attention, but that’s changed in the last year as rising utility rates and conversations about data centers make news.

All but 2 Indy councilors sign letters opposing AES rate settlement

October 22, 2025 | Taylor Wooten

The signatures of President Vop Osili and several other councilors were missing from a letter released last week.

22 applicants to be interviewed next week for Indiana utility regulator openings

October 20, 2025 | Niki Kelly, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Nominating Committee’s members met in executive session Monday and reviewed 47 applications for three open seats on the five-member commission.

Majority of Indianapolis councilors oppose proposed AES rate settlement

October 17, 2025 | Taylor Wooten

More than half of the 25-member Indianapolis City-County Council signed a public letter opposing the proposed deal, saying AES Indiana “continues to fall short on service.”

AES Indiana plans 1,200-megawatt substation for Morgan County data center

October 16, 2025 | Marek Mazurek

If the data center operates at around 90% of its capacity over a full year, it would use nearly twice the amount of electricity used by all AES Indiana residential customers in 2024, according to federal filings.

Consumer advocates oppose proposed AES Indiana rate settlement

October 16, 2025 | Daniel Lee

The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor and the Citizen’s Action Coalition both said a settlement plan over electricity rates between AES Indiana, the city and numerous large businesses was not acceptable.

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