Indiana’s Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith supports a sales tax moratorium on utility services due to rising rates, but faces opposition in the General Assembly.

The state’s five investor-owned utilities have increased rates, with Duke Energy Indiana customers seeing a 20% hike.

Beckwith believes easing the tax burden on utility bills could provide relief, but legislative leaders are against the idea.

Ratepayer advocates support the proposal as a temporary solution while seeking long-term solutions to address rising utility costs.