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The companies and regulators say Google will pay all of the costs for the $737 million project, not existing AES Indiana customers. A consumer advocacy group is concerned that ratepayers could foot $74 million in transmission upgrades.

Nearly two weeks since Northwest Indiana residents lost power, Gov. Braun is calling for a station investigation into utility provider NIPSCO.

Indiana has agreed to pay former IURC Commissioner Andy Zay $625,000 to settle his lawsuit over Gov. Mike Braun's decision to fire him from the commission.

The utility provider said it’s working around the clock but city officials said they feel ignored.

The lawsuit by fired utility commissioner Andy Zay could complicate efforts of state regulators to revisit AES Indiana's $71 million rate increase.

Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission launched two new investigations into energy affordability. The announcement comes as it released results of another investigation into Indiana’s five investor-owned electric utility companies.

Gov. Mike Braun is accepting applications through July 7 to fill a utility commission vacancy after Commissioner David Veleta announced his resignation.

Andy Zay gave up his Senate seat to lead the utility commission six months ago. He will remain a commissioner.

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission voted 3-1 Wednesday to approve a $71 million electricity rate increase for AES Indiana customers.

The change comes from a new law that restructures how electric utility companies receive state approval for new rates and outlines new billing program requirements.