印地安那州调查高涨的水电费, Indiana investigates soaring utility bills amid public outcry and potential rate reforms.

印第安纳州公用事业监管委员会已启动一项针对电费和燃气账单上涨的调查，重点关注该州五大投资者拥有的公用事业公司。 The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has launched an investigation into rising electricity and gas bills, focusing on the state’s five largest investor-owned utilities. 在两党立法者压力和广泛的居民投诉的推动下,这项调查将审查利率公平性、收费透明度和可负担性,特别是在一些客户的账单上涨90%以上的报告之后。 The probe, prompted by bipartisan lawmaker pressure and widespread resident complaints, will examine rate fairness, billing transparency, and affordability, especially following reports of over 90% bill increases for some customers. 3月24日的公开听证会将举行公用事业介绍和公共投入,目的是在维持可靠服务的同时找到降低成本的解决办法。 A public hearing on March 24 will feature utility presentations and public input, with the goal of identifying solutions to reduce costs while maintaining reliable service. 委员会主席Andy Zay强调,需要平衡消费者负担能力与公用财务健康。 Commission Chair Andy Zay emphasized the need to balance consumer affordability with utility financial health. 调查结果可为今后的政策和立法行动提供依据。 The findings may inform future policy and legislative action.