INDIANAPOLIS AES customers spoke out about a proposed rate increase at a public hearing Monday night.

AES proposed rate hike would be harmful to me, my family and my community," one customer said at the podium.

I ask that the IURC reject AES petition to increase rates," said another.

It was the first of four public hearings held by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC).

AES Indiana wants to increase rates in two phases: a 7.5% increase in the second quarter of 2026 and a 6% increase in January 2027.

It just seems like we cant catch a break," Niki Messmore said.

Messmore was one of the concerned customers who gave testimony on Monday.

I hope that the commission votes against AES proposal, but then takes further steps to really block out future increases, because the U.S. e

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