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Power Emergency Declared Amid Winter Storm in Indiana

1/25/2026

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Hoosier Energy declared a power supply emergency for central and southern Indiana due to high demand and tight supplies.
The emergency coincides with a major winter storm forecast to bring heavy snow and bitter cold.
Residents are advised to turn off unnecessary lights, postpone major appliance use, and lower thermostats.
CenterPoint Energy has issued a conservation alert with similar measures, and outages may be used to maintain grid reliability.

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Hoosier Energy declared a power supply emergency for central and southern Indiana due to high demand and tight supplies.
The emergency coincides with a major winter storm forecast to bring heavy snow and bitter cold.
Residents are advised to turn off unnecessary lights, postpone major appliance use, and lower thermostats.
CenterPoint Energy has issued a conservation alert with similar measures, and outages may be used to maintain grid reliability.