Indiana Pushes Back on AES Rate Hike | Indianapolis News

Indiana’s consumer watchdog is challenging a $71 million AES Indiana rate hike, arguing regulators wrongly approved costly legal fees and operational expenses that benefit shareholders more than customers. Governor Mike Braun is escalating pressure, reshuffling the utility commission and demanding affordability be prioritized over utility profits. The consumer counselor’s office even recommended a rate cut, making their petition a bold push for accountability. AES says the hike adds less than a dollar monthly, but critics say the commission’s decisions favor utilities over ratepayers — and the governor’s leadership changes signal this battle is far from over. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/1b5e24bb0fbc3fdc