Resources & Links
Indiana State Agency Links
- Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC)
- Administrative Rules (170 IAC)
- Indiana Attorney General
- Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
- Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
- Indiana General Assembly
- General Utility Law (IC 8)
- Municipal Sewer Utility Law (IC 36-9-23)
- Regional Water/Sewer District Law (IC 13-26)
- Solid Waste Management Districts (IC 13-21)
- Water/Sewer Conservancy District Law (IC 14-33)
- Indiana Office of Energy Development
Federal Agency Links
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
- U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Electric/Gas/Water/Sewer Consumer Info Links
Energy Efficiency:
- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network
(U.S. Dept. of Energy) - Energy Star - The Symbol for Energy Efficiency
- (U.S. E.P.A.)
Call 811 Before You Dig: Indiana Underground Plant Protection Service
Additional Links:
- EnergyOnLine
- Natural Gas Information and Educational Resources
- New York Merchantile Exchange (NYMEX)
- U.S. Department of Energy Information/Electricity Page
- U.S. Department of Energy Information/Natural Gas Page
Telecom Consumer Info Links
For Telecom Calling Plan & Service Comparisons:
- A Bell Tolls
- Allconnect
- BroadbandExpert.com
- GetVoIP.com
- Long Distance Phone Depot
- LowerMyBills.com
- MoneySavingPro.com
- MyRatePlan.com
- SmartPrice.com
- 10-10PhoneRates.com
NOTE: The OUCC does not endorse or sponsor particular telephone service providers or calling plans, and cannot guarantee that the information provided on the Websites listed above is correct, complete or up-to-date.
However, the OUCC believes that online comparison services can provide useful information for consumers seeking lower rates. Before making any changes regarding long distance service providers:
- Check the new providers' rates to be sure that the posted information is accurate.
- Get written confirmation of any changes from the company.
- Make sure you fully understand the plan you are switching to.
- Review the OUCC's consumer fact sheet on Shopping for Phone Service.
For Removal from Telemarketing Lists:
- Telephone Privacy List (Indiana Attorney General)
- National "Do Not Call" Registry (Federal Trade Commission)
Area Code Relief Issues: North American Numbering Plan Administration
2-1-1 Service Information: Indiana 211 Partnership, Inc.
7-1-1 Relay Service Information: InTRAC
Call 8-1-1 Before You Dig: Indiana Underground Plant Protection Service
Wireless 9-1-1 Coverage Information: Indiana Statewide 911 Board
Wireless Local Phone Number Portability (WLNP): FCC Consumer Information
Indiana Associations/Organizations
- Indiana 211 Partnership
- Indiana Energy Association
- Indiana Electric Cooperatives
- Indiana Exchange Carrier Association (INECA)
- Indiana Industrial Energy Consumers, Inc. (INDIEC)
- Indiana Municipal Electric Association (IMEA)
- Indiana Rural Water Association
- Indiana Section - American Water Works Association
- Indiana Broadband and Technology Association (IBTA)
- Indiana Utility Shareholders Association (IUSA)
- Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator (MISO)
- State Utility Forecasting Group (SUFG)
National Associations/Organizations
General:
- American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
- Consumer Energy Council of America (CECA)
- Michigan State University Institute of Public Utilities
- National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates (NASUCA)
- National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC)
- University of Florida Public Utility Research Center
Electric:
- American Public Power Association (APPA)
- American Wind Energy Association (AWEA)
- Edison Electric Institute
- Electric Power Research Institute
- The Energy Foundation
- Harvard Electricity Policy Group
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory
- National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
- North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC)
- Power Marketing Association
Gas:
Telecom:
- Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA)
- National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA)
- National Telephone Cooperative Association (NTCA)
- United States Telecom Association (USTA)
Water/Sewer: