IURC Demands Action on Rising Utility Costs | Indianapolis News

Indiana’s utility regulators are hitting back at soaring electricity bills with a bold new plan, backed by thousands of public complaints and a state law pushing for change. The IURC has slapped five major utilities with five clear demands: double customer aid, boost energy efficiency for low-income households, and dramatically improve transparency on how rates are set and money is spent. Two new investigations are underway to scrutinize profit models and rate adjustments. Consumer advocates and even the governor are cheering the move, calling it a long-overdue stand for fairness. The commission is also urging other state agencies and lawmakers to tackle the crisis from multiple angles — from tax policy to merger oversight — making this the most comprehensive push yet to make energy more affordable for Hoosier families. 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/0511c75ec9cfb89f