Indiana Initiates Inquiry and Legislation to Combat Soaring Utility Costs

Indianapolis, Friday, 27 February 2026.
With NIPSCO electric bills rising over 90% since 2016, Indiana regulators have scheduled a comprehensive affordability inquiry for March 24, 2026. This investigation coincides with Governor Mike Braun’s signature on new utility legislation, marking a decisive shift in state policy to address the dramatic imbalance between utility reliability and ratepayer costs.