SB0257

Electricity rate increases due to data centers.

Introduced·1/8/26
Intr Text

Indiana SB0257 prohibits rate increases for electric utilities related to data centers or certain facilities.

Indiana SB0257 amends the Indiana Code to prevent the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission from approving rate increases for electric utilities if the increase is solely due to providing service to data centers or facilities with specific electricity demand and employment criteria. The bill also outlines procedures for examining utility costs and holding hearings on rate adjustments. Effective July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Utilities Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 8

Senate

Authored by Senator Garten

Jan 8

Senate

First reading: referred to Committee on Utilities