Manufacturing NewsTEG DailyApril 1, 2026

April 1, 2026 · Statewide · Story 2 of 3

Indiana Utility Rates Under IURC Scrutiny

Indiana's five largest utilities, NIPSCO, AES, Duke, I&M, and CenterPoint, recently defended their rate structures before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. Their argument: stable revenue is required to fund infrastructure upgrades and keep service reliable for commercial customers. That framing is predictable. What matters for your operation is the outcome. The decisions coming out of these regulatory conversations over the next three to six months could significantly increase what you pay for electricity, with direct consequences for your ability to budget, operate profitably, and stay competitive. Do not wait for a surprise bill. Know what's being proposed, which utility serves your facility, and when changes could take effect.

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What should Indiana manufacturers do right now to prepare for potential utility rate increases?

Pull 12 months of electricity bills and establish your baseline consumption today. Then stress-test your operating budget against a 15-25% rate increase scenario so that when a decision comes out of the IURC, you're not reacting to a surprise, you're executing a plan you already built.

From the brief, April 1, 2026

  1. Toyota Commits $1 Billion to Kentucky and Indiana Facilities
  2. Indiana Utility Rates Under IURC Scrutiny
  3. $65B Industrial Park Proposed in Sullivan County

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