Energy must be safely and reliably delivered to Hoosiers at the least-cost possible. Consumer-oriented energy policies that create investment in renewables and energy efficiency make sense as the costs of coal and nuclear energy become more expensive.
NIPSCO wants to charge customers $40 million – plus earn a profit for their shareholders – to clean up the five coal ash ponds at its Michigan City coal-fired power plant.
Today, the IURC approved CenterPoint’s request to build two new gas power plants that will sit idle most of the time and significantly increase customer bills in the midst of a utility affordability crisis.
On 6/28/22, the IURC approved CenterPoint’s request to build two new fossil gas power plants, raising monthly electric bills for residential customers by an average of $23 per month. The actual impact is likely to be even higher due to inflation and rising natural gas costs.
This Independence Day, the Indiana General Assembly is making sure that Hoosiers will have less freedom to lower our outrageous energy bills by eliminating net metering.