Duke Energy Indiana Secures Regulatory Approval for Rate Increase

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The IURC approved the rate increase in two steps: Step 1, effective by March 2025, and Step 2, effective March 2026 but retroactive to January 2026. The total approved revenue increase is approximately $296 million, based on a 9.75% return on equity and a 53% equity component of the capital structure. DEI will file for compliance with the IURC in February 2025 before implementing Step 1 rates.

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About Duke Energy Corporation

Duke Energy Corporation is an American energy company with a focus on electric power generation and distribution. It stands as one of the largest electric power holding companies in the United States, servicing around 7.9 million customers across six states in the South and Midwest. With a diversified energy portfolio, Duke Energy operates an array of power plants including coal, natural gas, hydroelectric, and increasingly, renewable energy sources like wind and solar. This diversification enhances its resilience and ability to adapt to the evolving energy landscape. Duke Energy's primary role is generating, transmitting, and distributing electricity, it also makes strides in natural gas distribution and achieving carbon neutrality, with ambitious goals to reduce carbon emissions. The company plays a pivotal role in shaping energy policy and pursuing sustainable energy solutions, thereby impacting both economic growth and environmental stewardship across regions it serves. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Duke Energy is integral to the energy infrastructure, influencing sectors from residential and commercial electricity to industrial energy needs.