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State official names three to IURC nominating committee and opens applications
Summary
A state agency official announced three appointees to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission nominating committee, opened applications for three commissioner vacancies through Oct. 14 and urged candidates who prioritize ratepayer affordability to apply.
A state agency official announced the appointment of three members to the nominating committee for the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission and opened the application process for three full‑time IURC commissioner vacancies. The official named Secretary of Energy and Natural Resources Susie Javaroski; former state representative Dolene Sherman; and business executive Corey Cochran of Floyd County to the panel.
The official said the nominating committee will evaluate applicants for the three vacancies and encouraged "entrepreneurial individuals" who will place special attention on utility rates and fairness to apply. "Together we will ensure that energy progress doesn't come at the expense of Hoosier ratepayers' ability to afford their energy bills," the official said.
The application process begins immediately, the official said during a brief question-and-answer session, adding that no applications had been received at the time of the announcement. Applicants can download forms on the governor's website; the official said the window would remain open until the end of the day on Oct. 14. The official also said the nominating committee will review applications in the days ahead and that the state is seeking candidates who combine subject-matter experience with innovative problem‑solving.
The announcement framed the appointments as part of a broader push to ensure reliable energy supply while protecting households from steep rate increases. The official linked recent rate pressure to broader inflationary trends after the COVID period and said utilities may have legitimate cost increases but must not be allowed to charge beyond reasonable cost recovery.
The briefing included a short Q&A in which reporters asked about the application timeline and the number of applicants. The official reiterated the Oct. 14 deadline and said a strong slate of candidates is expected.
Next steps: the nominating committee will review applicants and identify candidates for the IURC commissioner posts. The official did not specify a timeline for the committee's recommendations or for when the governor (or the appointing authority) will make final commissioner appointments.
