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The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC) is the state agency representing utility ratepayer interests (including residential and business consumer interests) in cases before state and federal regulatory commissions. We welcome you to our Website and invite you to read our free publications on electric, natural gas, telecommunications & water/sewer issues.
Check out our 2011 Annual Report!
Duke Energy IGCC Project
A new settlement agreement will permanently cap the project's costs & provide numerous additional consumer benefits.
Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) Rate Case
OUCC testimony recommends substantial reduction to utility's rate request.
Electric Utility Tree Trimming
A public hearing on the IURC's proposed rule is set for May 24.
Upcoming Public Field Hearings
IURC field hearings are scheduled in several municipal utility rate cases.
May 31: Fort Wayne Municipal Water
June 4: Evansville Muncipal Water
June 11: Lebanon Municipal Electric
Vectren
The OUCC is recommending denial of Vectren's dense pack cost recovery request.
Indiana American Water Co.
In IAWC's pending rate case, the OUCC is recommending a 4.1 percent decrease.
EPA Timeline
A threat to power reliability and upward pressure on electric rates.
12-21-11 Statement
12-12-11 News release
12-9-11 Letter to EPA Administrator
12-9-11 Op-Ed