Indiana IURC Weekly Orders

Duke Energy Indiana Fuel Adjustment Charge Approved April-June 2026

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission approved Duke Energy Indiana's fuel adjustment charge for the April-June 2026 billing period. The order establishes the adjusted rate based on the company's actual fuel costs of $0.034944 per kWh and authorized jurisdictional net operating income. This affects Duke Energy Indiana's electric customers and steam service to International Paper.

Commission Authorizes Law Judges to Conduct Hearings in Assigned Cases

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued an order formally authorizing Commissioners and Administrative Law Judges to conduct hearings in assigned cases pursuant to Ind. Code § 8-1-1-3(e). The order references a case assignment list covering various utility matters including municipal water, gas, electric, and related tariff and rate proceedings. This is a procedural order delegating statutory hearing authority to individual adjudicators.

Ohio Valley Gas Rate Adjustment Approval

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued Order No. 44147 GCA 53 approving Ohio Valley Gas Corporation and Ohio Valley Gas, Inc.'s Gas Cost Adjustment rates applicable April through June 2026. The order establishes new rates under Indiana Code § 8-1-2-42(g) following review of utility contracts with ANR Pipeline, Texas Gas Transmission, and Midwest Gas Transmission. The rates apply to natural gas service in 17 Indiana counties.

Order Authorizing Commissioners and ALJs to Conduct Hearings in Assigned Cases

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued an order authorizing designated commissioners and administrative law judges to conduct hearings and investigations in assigned cases pursuant to Ind. Code § 8-1-1-3(e). The order formally authorizes presiding officers assigned to specific utility cases, including electric and gas matters, to proceed with hearings. This is a routine administrative order assigning case responsibilities rather than imposing new regulatory requirements.

Indiana Utility Commission TDSIC Rate Schedule Order

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has approved Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC's petition for an adjustment to its Transmission, Distribution, and Storage System Improvement Charge (TDSIC) rate schedule. The order allows for the recovery of updated TDSIC costs and capital expenditures, with a provision to defer 20% of approved capital expenditures.

Indiana-American Water Company Petition for New Distribution System Charge

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission approved Indiana-American Water Company's petition for a new Distribution System Improvement Charge (DSIC). This approval allows the company to implement a new rate schedule to recover costs associated with eligible distribution system improvements.

Indiana PUC Order Authorizing Commissioners to Conduct Hearings

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) issued an order formally authorizing Commissioners and Administrative Law Judges to conduct hearings and investigations in assigned cases. This action is based on Indiana Code provisions and a case assignment list, ensuring proper procedural authority for ongoing utility regulatory matters.

Patrick Beeson Appeal of Citizens Water Service Provision Decision

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) is reviewing an appeal filed by Patrick Beeson regarding a decision by its Consumer Affairs Division (CAD) concerning Citizens Water's lead line replacement program. The CAD had previously ruled in favor of Citizens Water, a decision Mr. Beeson is contesting.

AEP Indiana Michigan Transmission Company Financing Program Approval

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has approved AEP Indiana Michigan Transmission Company, Inc.'s petition to issue and sell up to $750 million in long-term debt securities. This approval authorizes the financing program through December 31, 2027.

CenterPoint Energy Indiana South seeks electric rate adjustment approval

CenterPoint Energy Indiana South has petitioned the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission for approval to adjust its electric service rates through its Tax Adjustment Rider (TAR). The adjustment seeks to pass back eligible federal and state excess accumulated deferred income tax and production tax credits associated with renewable energy projects for the period of March 2026 through February 2027.