US EditionBraun names 3 new utility commissioners, creating Senate GOP vacancy
Gov. Braun named three new commissioners to fill vacancies and address public concerns over rising utility costs, with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission overseeing state energy policy.
- On Jan. 12 Gov. Mike Braun named Republican Sen. Andy Zay, Democratic former Sen. Bob Deig and Anthony Swinger to the five-member Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, completing a near-remake as they begin guiding state energy policy.
- Braun said he appointed three to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to ensure exceptional utilities without saddling families and businesses with excessive prices, aligning with his affordability commitment.
- Republican Sen. Andy Zay will chair the IURC, and his appointment creates a Senate vacancy that a precinct committeemen caucus must fill within 30 days; each commission seat pays $152,000 and requires bipartisan membership.
- The appointments fill vacancies left by Commissioners Sarah Freeman and Wesley Bennett, and Jim Huston pledged to stay until a successor was chosen amid scrutiny from consumer advocates and lawmakers.
- Andy Zay brings legislative utility committee experience, and Zay's successor will serve the remainder of the four-year term, while the panel includes Bob Deig, a former senator with past utilities committee work.
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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.
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
Braun Appoints Three New Members to Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission
Gov. Mike Braun announced Friday the appointment of three new members to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, saying the selections reflect his administration’s focus on utility affordability and protecting ratepayers from excessive costs. The appointees are State Sen. Andy Zay of Huntington County, who will serve as chair; Anthony Swinger of Marion County; and former State Sen. Bob Deig of Vanderburgh County. All three commissioners are s…
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