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New Indiana utility commission chair says agency to stay impartial after shakeup

June 24, 2026

Joey Harris

IURC Chair Anthony Swinger promised to exercise a “healthy skepticism” of rate requests from utilities.

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Indiana utility regulator says he is looking for a new job after leadership shakeup

June 23, 2026

Joey Harris

The move follows Indiana Gov. Mike Braun’s demotion of IURC Chairman Andy Zay after the agency approved an AES rate hike.

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Braun demotes Zay, appoints new IURC chair following ‘unacceptable’ decision

June 22, 2026 |

Lesley Weidenbener

The governor announced on X that he had named Anthony Swinger, who previously worked for the state’s consumer counselor’s office, to the post, demoting Andy Zay, who voted for a rate increase the governor didn’t like.

Indiana governor calls for rehearing of AES rate case

June 18, 2026 | Joey Harris

In a joint statement with Abby Gray, head of the state’s Office of Utility Consumer Counselor, Braun called the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission’s decision “unacceptable.”

Indiana governor, consumer advocates critical of AES rate increase

June 17, 2026 | Joey Harris

Gov. Mike Braun said he was “deeply disappointed” by the IURC’s approval of an AES rate increase.

Indiana regulators OK AES electric rate hike at lower level than initially proposed

June 17, 2026 | Joey Harris

The initial settlement agreement called for the collection of about $90 million, an amount that was opposed by the state’s consumer advocate and a ratepayer watchdog group.

State’s ratepayer advocate accuses Duke of overcharging customers in appeal to regulators

June 16, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The Indiana Utility Consumer Counselor says Duke Energy Indiana over-collected more than $89 million from its ratepayers and is set to over-collect another $86 million annually.

NIPSCO, industrial customers split on inflation cost recovery before Indiana Supreme Court

May 22, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The state’s highest court heard arguments Thursday from the Northern Indiana Public Service Co. and six customers known as the NIPSCO Industrial Group.

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.

Indiana state treasurer raises questions about AES deal, calls for transparency

March 3, 2026 | Holly Hays

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

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.

Indiana Senate passes bill aiding low-income utility customers, requiring multiyear rate plans

February 18, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Crime, crypto and more get floor votes, with concurrences or compromises to come.

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.

Ratepayer advocates recommend energy bill ‘relief plan’

December 10, 2025 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

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

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.

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