Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission | Commission Conference — June 17, 2026
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission approved 17 final orders at its June 17 weekly conference in Indianapolis, including a settlement authorizing an electric service contract between Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) and Amazon and an order resolving the AES Indiana base-rate case with commission-imposed modifications to the utility’s authorized return on equity. The actions advance the commission’s stated focus on affordability and reliability amid accelerating large-load demand growth in the state.
Commissioner Bob Deig dissented on the AES Indiana order. Commissioner Anthony Swinger did not participate in four dockets tied to his prior work at the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC). Chairman Andy Zay presided; Commissioner David Veleta and Commissioner David Ziegner also voted. Administrative Law Judges Steve Henke, Kristin Kresge, and Loraine Seyfried presented the orders for consideration…