Statement from State Sens. Dan Dernulc and Rick Niemeyer 9/10/25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sen. Dernulc Contact: Kristen Gorski, Press Secretary
Kristen.Gorski@iga.in.gov
317-232-9539

Sen. Niemeyer Contact: Emma Balzer, Deputy Communications Director
Emma.Balzer@iga.in.gov
317-232-7184

Statement from State Sens. Dan Dernulc and Rick Niemeyer
State Sens. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) and Rick Niemeyer (R-Lowell) made the following statement applauding Gov. Mike Braun's efforts to bring attention to energy rate increases in Indiana:

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 10, 2025) – "It is great to see Gov. Braun working to address an important issue affecting many Hoosiers, especially those in northern Indiana. We have heard from our homeowners and business owners and have seen our own utility bills going up from NIPSCO over the last few years, and these increases do not show any sign of slowing down.

"These energy rate increases have become a financial burden and an unwelcome surprise for many Hoosiers. Affordability and reliability should be the priority of these utility companies.

"We stand with the governor and the new Office of the Utility Consumer Counselor commissioner Abby Gray, who will advocate for Hoosiers around Indiana. This is one step we can take to help Hoosiers who are suffering due to these price hikes."

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Background information: Governor Braun Announces New Office of Utility Consumer Counselor Commissioner Press Release

State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) represents Senate District 1,

which includes a portion of Lake County.

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State Sen. Rick Niemeyer (R-Lowell) represents Senate District 6,

which includes Benton and Newton counties, and portions of Lake and Jasper counties.

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