Something that is uniting Hoosiers, left and right, poor and rich, is the fight against AES.

Earlier this summer, AES submitted a rate review request to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commision (IURC.) If approved, the rate increases will come in two stages: first in 2026 by 7.5% and then a 6% increase in 2027. This would come out to around $21 more a month.

The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor, newly appointed Abby Gray is recommending that state regulators deny AES their $193 million base rate increase and instead push for a $21 million reduction in current rates.

Gov. Mike Braun told Hammer and Nigel he is confident in Gray and is hopeful than an upcoming change in the IURC commissioners will better represent the everyday Hoosier.

“I don’t think that’s ever been done by

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