ICYMI: Indianapolis Billboard Calls Out Coal for Hoosiers’ High Utility Bills - CleanTechnica

A new billboard in downtown Indianapolis highlights the connection between Hoosiers’ rising utility bills and the continued reliance on coal-fired power. Indiana has experienced the highest year-over-year increase in electric bills nationally, with prices rising over 16% in the past year. Despite coal becoming the least economical energy source compared to increasingly affordable clean energy options, utilities such as Duke Indiana and CenterPoint Energy have delayed retiring coal plants and scaled back clean energy initiatives, resulting in higher costs for consumers. The Sierra Club, which organized the billboard campaign, criticizes state leaders for not addressing the issue effectively, pointing out that promises from political figures like President Trump and Governor Braun to tackle soaring energy costs have gone unfulfilled. Nicole Chandler, a Sierra Club campaign organizer, emphasized that affordability is a major concern for Indiana residents and that transitioning to clean energy would help lower utility bills. The Sierra Club advocates for policies supporting clean, affordable energy solutions rather than maintaining dependence on monopoly utilities and coal power.