INDIANAPOLIS — Dozens of Duke Energy customers sent their bills to WRTV Investigates, saying they are concerned about significant increases over the last month. Jessica Nester in Grant County’s Duke Energy bill was $268 last month and her current bill, due Aug. 5, is $386. “I was just blown away,” said Nester. “With everything as […]

INDIANAPOLIS—The two electric companies that serve the majority of customers in and around Indianapolis hope to raise their rates, and both have public hearings this week. Duke Energy and Indianapolis Power and Light customers are both facing the prospect of higher bills, but how much more hasn’t been decided. The decisions will be made by […]

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As the holidays approach, we need to know how much Christmas lights can change your energy bills. According to Duke Energy, six 100-bulb sets of large, incandescent bulbs (600 bulbs total) plugged in six hours every evening can add up to $80 to a monthly power bill. In comparison, using a similar set of LED […]