Across Indiana, families are scrambling to keep up with skyrocketing electricity bills—some rising over 17% in just one year. What was once one of the most affordable energy markets in the country has become a financial burden that’s pushing working Hoosiers to the brink.

This crisis didn’t appear overnight. Years of utility-friendly legislation have shifted the cost of infrastructure, maintenance, and federally mandated upgrades directly onto ratepayers. Now, Indiana’s investor-owned utilities are recovering massive costs through "trackers" that bypass public oversight—leaving households struggling to keep the heat on without sacrificing essentials.

There is a path forward. Lawmakers have proposed legislation to curb seasonal utility disconnections, create predictable monthly billing systems, and make it easier for families to invest in their own energy independence through plug-in solar units. These proposals—alongside performance-based ratemaking (PBR) that would hold utilities accountable—are essential to ensure reliable, affordable power across Indiana.

But families can’t wait for a long-term fix while bills keep rising today.

We call on the Indiana General Assembly and Governor Mike Braun to take urgent action by:

• Passing legislation this session that prevents disconnections in vulnerable households, offers predictable monthly billing, and expands access to solar solutions.
• Reforming outdated cost-recovery systems that allow utilities to sidestep public scrutiny and burden ratepayers.
• Investing in weatherization and energy efficiency programs statewide, modeled after Indianapolis’s Office of Sustainability, to help families cut costs immediately.

Energy is a basic need, not a luxury. Sign this petition to demand swift action that puts people—not utility profits—first.

Add your name to urge Indiana’s leaders to make energy affordability a priority now.