Utility costs continue to strain Hoosiers as lawmakers advance assistance bill

INDIANAPOLIS — The cost of utilities continues to be a concern for Hoosiers, especially during this stretch of frigid cold.

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Utility costs continue to strain Hoosiers as lawmakers advance assistance bill

When temperatures drop, many residents turn their thermostats up a few degrees, but not everyone can afford to do that. A bill moving through the Indiana Statehouse aims to help low-income households struggling to pay their utility bills.

“It requires that electric utilities provide assistance programs no later than July 1, 2026, to low-income households, which is extremely important,” said Kerwin Olson, executive director of Citizens Action Coalition…

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