EVANSVILLE, Ind. - s4story -- Evansville, IN — A new investigative report, The Line Worker in the Rain: A Report on CenterPoint in Indiana—Part of a Growing Pattern Across the U.S., reveals how CenterPoint Energy's promises of affordable, reliable, and clean energy have unraveled into higher bills, fragile infrastructure, and mounting consumer frustration.

The report, published by Catchproof, documents how Indiana families were promised jobs, savings, and a cleaner energy future—but instead face rising monthly bills, delayed clean energy transitions, and a grid "held together by shortcuts."

"On paper, Indiana was promised jobs, savings, and a cleaner future," the report states. "In practice, what we got were ribbon‑cuttings, seasonal PR campaigns, and downgraded climate scores—while CenterPoint secured guaranteed returns and consumers were left footing the increasingly higher bill."

Key Findings

• Rate hikes approved despite public opposition: The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) approved an $80 million annual increase, even after more than 2,300 consumer comments in opposition.
• Debt and dividends prioritized over affordability: CenterPoint carries $22.2 billion in debt, yet continues to reassure Wall Street with steady dividends and 6–8% annual earnings growth targets.
• Climate credibility eroded: The Sierra Club downgraded CenterPoint's climate grade from B to D, citing backsliding on transition goals.
• Lived impacts: Families report choosing between mortgage and car payments, struggling to keep food cold during outages, and watching bills double despite promises of "smart meter savings."

A National Warning

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The report (https://catchproof.square.site/s/stories/catchproof-report-centerpoint-energy-in-indiana) emphasizes that Indiana's experience is not isolated:

"Think this can't happen where you live? What's unfolding here is part of a broader pattern—and without stronger advocacy, your community could be next."

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