US EditionBraun names 3 new utility commissioners, creating Senate GOP vacancy
Gov. Braun appointed three commissioners to the five-member Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to address rising energy costs and ensure affordable utility rates for Hoosiers.
- Gov. Mike Braun named three new commissioners to the IURC Friday: Sen. Andy Zay, Bob Deig, and Anthony Swinger, who begin work Jan. 12 with Zay as chair.
- Braun said Hoosiers deserve reliable, affordable utilities and have been burdened by excessive rate increases, appointing three commissioners to ensure utilities remain exceptional without saddling families and businesses with high prices, reflecting Braun's affordability commitment.
- The appointees fill vacancies left by Commissioners Sarah Freeman and Wesley Bennett, who left in October, and commissioner positions carry $152,000 salaries.
- Zay's move creates a Senate vacancy because the Indiana Constitution bans holding more than one paid office, and precinct committeemen have 30 days to select his successor; Kerwin Olson noted commissioners can recuse themselves to address conflicts amid the IURC bipartisan makeup requirement.
- Consumer advocates seem fairly pleased with Braun's choices, and Abby Gray, Office of Utility Consumer Commissioner, said the appointees offer "a balance of geographic variety along with a strong foundation of policy and regulatory knowledge.
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Braun names 3 new utility commissioners, creating Senate GOP vacancy
Gov. Mike Braun completed his near-remake of the powerful group overseeing the state’s biggest utility companies — naming three appointees to the five-member Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.
Dec. 15: Indiana Gov. Mike Braun names 3 new utility commissioners, creating Senate GOP vacancy
Gov. Mike Braun on Dec. 12 completed his near-remake of the powerful group overseeing the state’s biggest utility companies — naming three appointees to the five-member Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.
Statement from State Sen. Vaneta Becker
INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Governor Mike Braun announced three appointments to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC), the administrative agency that makes decisions in the public interest to ensure utilities provide safe and reliable service at just and reasonable rates. The new commissioners are aligned with Governor Braun’s commitment to making energy affordable for families and businesses. The three new commissioners will be: Andy Zay, H
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