ENDORSEMENTS NEEDED - We, the residents of Vanderburgh and Warrick County Indiana, are facing a devastating rate hike approved by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) and proposed by CenterPoint Energy. This decision will make it even harder for families and businesses who are already struggling to survive. We demand that CenterPoint Energy reverse the rate increase and that our state representatives take action to protect consumers from unfair energy rate hikes.

The Impact on Our Community:

Rising Costs for Families: Many of us are already struggling to afford basic necessities. This rate increase will worsen the financial strain, leaving families to choose between paying for utilities and buying essentials like food and medicine.

Harm to Local Businesses: Small businesses will be forced to raise their prices or cut services, negatively impacting the local economy and leading to fewer jobs and opportunities.

Disproportionate Burden on Low-Income Households: Low-income families will feel the greatest impact, as they are already living paycheck to paycheck and cannot afford any further increases in their utility bills.

Our Demands:

CenterPoint Energy: We demand that CenterPoint Energy reverse the rate increase or find fairer solutions that do not harm families already struggling to make ends meet. This increase is not justified, and CenterPoint must prioritize the needs of the people over corporate profits.

State Legislators: We call on our elected officials to take immediate action to prevent future rate hikes that disproportionately harm consumers. We need stronger consumer protections and affordable energy solutions for all.

Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC): While the IURC has already approved the rate increase, we urge them to revisit the decision and work with CenterPoint to find a solution that balances the financial needs of the community with the necessity of fair utility rates.

Why This Matters:

Families and small businesses in our community cannot bear this additional financial burden. The rate increase approved by the IURC will push many over the edge, deepening the financial struggles that are already overwhelming our community.

We need to come together and demand legislative action to prevent this from happening again and to create more sustainable and fair energy policies that protect consumers, not corporate interests.

Take Action:

Sign this petition to show your support in fighting this rate hike.

Share this petition with your friends and family to raise awareness and increase pressure.

Contact your local representatives to urge them to support action against unfair rate hikes and to advocate for stronger consumer protections in the future.

Together, we can make a difference. Let’s unite to stop this unfair rate hike and demand action from those in power.