Braun doubles down on efforts to address ‘imbalanced relationship’ between utilities, ratepayers
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.
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IBJ Podcast: With billions at stake, hyperscale data centers become charged issue in Indiana
The sudden surge in announced centers—representing more than $15 billion in potential investment—has generated a lot of concern about their drain on Indiana utilities and, in some cases, their water-intensive cooling systems.
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Westfield seeks role in fighting Duke Energy Indiana’s proposed 16% rate increase
Westfield has asked the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to become a party to the case, which would allow the city to submit evidence and testimony and cross-examine the state’s largest electric utility about its rate increase request.
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IBJ Podcast: New AES prez on goals, growing up in Indy and the system upgrades that led to billing mess
Brandi Davis-Handy discusses the customer billing issues, the challenges of growing the business and the company’s final push to eliminate coal as a source of energy for creating electricity.
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Duke Energy Indiana seeking to raise electricity rates 16%
The company filed a rate request Thursday with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission in a move that would raise an extra $492 million a year.
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AES Indiana cancels more public open houses over safety threats, host concerns
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.
Indiana state treasurer raises questions about AES deal, calls for transparency
State Treasurer Daniel Elliott on Tuesday said he is “increasingly worried” about the impact of a recently announced deal that would see private equity firms acquire the parent of AES Indiana.
AES Indiana cancels open house, citing social media threats
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
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.
Indiana Senate passes bill aiding low-income utility customers, requiring multiyear rate plans
Crime, crypto and more get floor votes, with concurrences or compromises to come.
Utility deregulation: Free-market savings or risky bet?
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.
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
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
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
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.
Ratepayer advocates recommend energy bill ‘relief plan’
Indiana utility customer advocacy groups on Tuesday released a slate of ambitious reforms they say would promote affordability for struggling residential and small-business ratepayers.
Braun push to reduce utility rates could be blocked by mandates in laws
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
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.
Energy growth task force talks data centers, power demand
One developer blamed opaque processes and bad information for fostering massive backlash among residents.
All but 2 Indy councilors sign letters opposing AES rate settlement
The signatures of President Vop Osili and several other councilors were missing from a letter released last week.
Majority of Indianapolis councilors oppose proposed AES rate settlement
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
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
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.
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.