Indiana utility’s $76 million solar project divides consumer advocates

Energy News Network: Indiana consumer advocates are split over a solar proposal that would boost clean energy in the state but at a high cost-per-kilowatt to customers.

The state agency that represents ratepayers says Vectren’s $76 million project is a bad deal for everyone but the utility, which would build and own the plant.

In testimony to state regulators, the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor said the project is “structured to deliver financial and public relations benefits to Vectren under the otherwise noble guise of developing clean energy.”

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