IndianaIndiana regulators would block some electric rate increases tied to data centers
If enacted, Indiana regulators would reject certain electric rate increases starting July 1, 2026, when the added costs come only from serving data centers or other covered facilities.
What it does
Indiana regulators would block the part of an electric rate increase tied only to serving data centers or certain high-demand Indiana facilities with fewer than 50 full-time workers on site.
Argument forCustomers could avoid rate increases tied only to the cost of serving data centers or other covered facilities.
Argument againstElectric utilities might struggle to pay for service to covered facilities if they cannot raise rates to recover those specific costs.
More detail
Indiana utility regulators would reject the part of an electric rate increase tied only to the utility’s cost of serving a covered facility. It covers data centers and existing or planned Indiana facilities that have or expect fewer than 50 full-time workers on site. For facilities other than data centers, current or expected total electricity demand must exceed the smaller of 5% of the utility’s average peak demand over the most recent three calendar years or 150 megawatts. If enacted, this rule would take effect July 1, 2026.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jan 8Authored by Senator GartenLatest
- Jan 8First reading: referred to Committee on UtilitiesIntroduced
Environment & EnergyConsumer Protection