A joint publication by Citizens Action Coalition and the Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute, this November 2024 report calls attention to the crisis of energy burdens in Indiana.
Hoosier households face rising electricity costs that outpace wage growth, leading to increased financial burdens across the state. These rising costs have resulted in high profit margins and substantial CEO compensation, despite many Hoosiers struggling to afford electricity.
The financial strain exacerbates inequalities, negatively impacts physical and mental health, and creates unsafe living conditions. Extreme weather events highlight the need for updated policies on disconnection moratoriums. The lack of state energy affordability assistance and insufficient crisis funding perpetuate the problem, while a lack of public data hinders efforts to understand and address the crisis.
Billed to the Breaking Point: Harms from Indiana’s High Electricity Costs
