AES Indiana Demands Rate Review Pause | Fort Wayne News

Fort Wayne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

AES Indiana is pushing to halt the state utility commission’s review of its recent $71 million rate hike, arguing that the commission’s legitimacy is now in question after the governor fired Commissioner Andy Zay — one of the three who voted for the increase. Zay, now suing the governor, claims he was pressured into voting against a settlement and that his firing was politically motivated, not legally justified. He’s also seeking to block the replacement commissioner from taking office until his lawsuit is resolved. The utility company insists the commission must remain impartial, warning…