INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Conselor (OUCC) is asking the public to submit written comments on AES Indiana’s proposed rate hike.
AES Indiana is trying to increase rates by 13.5% split between two phases over two years. For someone who uses 1,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) a month, the increase will amount to $177.60 according to OUCC.
News 8 previously reported that Citizens Action Coalition, a nonprofit group, hosted a town hall for Hoosiers to voice their concerns on the proposed increase. At that town hall, the Coalition said the rate increase will be a heavier burden on residents than for commercial or industrial businesses…