IURC field hearing on Bloomington utility rate case set for Feb. 25; public invited

City staff told the Utility Services Board on Feb. 23 that the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission will hold a field hearing on the city’s pending rate case on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers. The IURC will open the hearing, explain the purpose and process, and accept public comment; it is not a question-and-answer forum.

Staff said the deputy mayor intends to attend, outside counsel Dave McGimpsy will be present, two IURC commissioners assigned to the case will be at the hearing, and members of the OUCC may attend. Staff urged the public to use outreach materials and FAQs posted on the utility’s website and suggested attendees use available fact sheets or flyers with QR codes to find detailed information.

What to know
- The field hearing is short—staff described similar previous hearings as brief—and is an opportunity to place comments in the IURC record; it does not replace any intervenor testimony required by the regulatory process.
- Staff encouraged residents to review the city’s outreach materials and FAQs before attending and noted that staff will be available to answer questions outside the formal hearing setting.

Next steps
The hearing is scheduled for Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. at City Council Chambers; staff said it will record any on-the-spot questions and follow up with members of the public afterward through city channels.