Duke Energy Indiana is currently embroiled in a legal debate with the Duke Industrial Group (DIG) and the OUCC regarding the appropriate interest rate on refunds owed to ratepayers. The contention arises from a Court of Appeals decision in the appeal from Cause No. 45253-S1, which has led to discussions on how much interest should be paid on these refunds.

A letter signed by seven state legislators has been filed with the Commission (IURC), opposing AES Indiana's petition to increase electric utility rates. The legislators include Rep. John Bartlett, Sen. Jean Breaux, Sen. Andrea Hunley, Rep. Gregory Porter, Rep. Cherrish Pryor, Rep. Robin Shackleford, and Rep. Vanessa Summers.

Duke Energy has announced the promotion of Laura Johnson to the position of Vice President of Government Affairs for the company's Indiana operations. Johnson, who has been with Duke Energy since 2013, most recently served as the Managing Director of Government Affairs.