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Indiana Supreme Court hears Citizen Action Coalition case over Duke project financing and nonprofit standing
The Indiana Supreme Court heard arguments in a case arising from Citizen Action Coalition's challenge to Duke Energy Indiana's financing plan for two proposed natural-gas units. Duke argues that the coalition lacks standing because the organization is not itself a customer and did not name individual customers as plaintiffs. The coalition argues that associational standing is important for members seeking access to the courts. No decision was reported.
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Donor relevance
Why this matters
The ruling could affect both the coalition's utility appeal and the broader ability of Indiana nonprofits and membership groups to sue on behalf of their members.
Attribution
Who reported or established this
Indiana Capital Chronicle reporter Leslie Bonilla Muñiz reported the arguments. Duke's standing claim was presented by its counsel, while Earthjustice attorney Kirti Datla represented Citizen Action Coalition and Vote Solar.
Evidence limits
What remains unverified
No Halo has not established how the Indiana Supreme Court will rule, whether the coalition has standing or whether the underlying utility financing approval will be changed.
Right of reply
Organization response
Counsel for Citizen Action Coalition argued that associational standing gives ordinary members meaningful access to courts and opposed a financing mechanism the coalition says would charge customers before the proposed units produce electricity.
Classification
How No Halo records this event
Event type: Other Material Event. Current state: Pending. No Halo preserves the current procedural state rather than treating every mention as a finding.
Published September 18, 2026 · Last verified September 21, 2026. See an error or a later outcome? Submit a correction or right of reply.