Indiana ratepayer advocates recommend energy bill ‘relief plan’

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Indiana customer advocacy groups have proposed reforms to address rising energy costs for residents and small businesses.

The plan suggests creating a discount rate for low-income customers and banning utility shutoffs during summer heat.

Proposed regulatory changes include giving the state oversight in utility mergers and capping utility profit rates.

A recent poll indicates 87% of Indiana voters are concerned about increasing energy costs.

Indiana utility customer advocacy groups this week released a slate of ambitious reforms they say would promote affordability for struggling residential and small-business ratepayers.

The document calls for policies benefiting low-income customers, like discounts and a summertime shutoff ban, along with changes to state ov