State of Indiana sent this bulletin at 12/02/2020 06:36 PM EST
VECTREN SOUTH RATE CASE
Vectren is seeking a natural gas rate increase for customers in its southwestern Indiana service territory. The utility's request would raise annual revenues by $29.6 million and includes a proposed monthly residential customer service charge of $35.00. Most of the requested increase is due to $347 million in investments since 2007. The OUCC is reviewing the request and has until Feb. 19 to file testimony. Written consumer comments are invited in the meantime.
SMALL UTILITY CUSTOMER CREDITS
Customers of 8 small natural gas utilities in southern and central Indiana will receive more than $1.06 million in bill credits under a November IURC order. The OUCC argued the utilities should be required to provide the credits in this case, which focused on energy efficiency programs, charges collected from customers between 2012 and 2015, and related accounting matters.
ADDITIONAL CASE UPDATES
Closing briefs on Vectren's proposed solar energy tariff are due on Dec. 18.
Indianapolis Power & Light (IPL) will implement a new smart meter opt-out tariff under a settlement agreement that received recent IURC approval.
The OUCC is scheduled to file testimony this month in the Columbus water and Crawfordsville electric rate cases.
HEATING SEASON IS HERE
Consumers needing financial assistance with winter heating bills should contact the state's 2-1-1 help line and their local Energy Efficiency Program (EAP) intake offices as soon as possible. Indiana's winter shutoff moratorium for gas and electric services only applies under specific conditions.
Many utilities continue to offer extended payment plans, as well. A customer receiving a bill that cannot be paid on time and in full should contact the utility immediately to seek an affordable payment arrangement.
BE SAFE!
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OUR MISSION
To represent all Indiana consumers to ensure quality, reliable utility services at the most reasonable prices possible through dedicated advocacy, consumer education, and creative problem solving.
