Braun Replaces Chair Amid Rate Battle

Governor Mike Braun shocks the utility world by firing Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Chairman Andy Zay and installing Anthony Swinger — just days after the commission approved a $71 million AES Indiana rate hike. Braun claims Zay was too cozy with past utility committee ties and disappointed by the decision. While Zay stays on as a regular member, Swinger’s new role is complicated: he’s already recused himself from both AES and Duke Energy cases due to prior accusations against Duke. Consumer advocates are watching closely — with AES’s president defending reliability and ratepayers, and the utility counselor praising Swinger’s history — as the commission’s long-awaited rate investigation hangs in the balance. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dd335e44c82954a6