The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor will hold a public field hearing for public comments on NIPSCO’s pending electric rate request Tuesday, November 26 at 6 p.m. CT at the Ivy Tech Community College – Valparaiso Campus Auditorium at 3100 Ivy Tech Drive.
Continue readingNIPSCO to Seek Increase in Natural Gas Bills
More than 25 years have gone by since NIPSCO has increased natural gas base rates, but that may change.
NIPSCO along with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission are looking to increase natural gas base rates as the cost to comply with state and federal safety standards has increased. According to a NIPSCO press release, the company has made additional investments in its aging gas system to improve service to 820,000 customers while maintaining more than 17,800 miles of pipelines.
State Official Offers Hot Weather Energy Tips
High temperatures and humidity are baking much of the central United States this week, sending the thermometer to above 100 degrees in some places for the first time this year. The National Weather Service calls it a heat dome, which is a high pressure system that has pushed conditions to their hottest point this summer so far. Continue reading
NIPSCO Rate Hike Approved
Electric rates will be going up for NIPSCO customers this October. The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has approved the rate hike, following an agreement reached in February involving NIPSCO, the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor, and other groups. Continue reading
NIPSCO Electric Increase to be Smaller Than Originally Planned
NIPSCO’s electric rate increase is moving ahead, but prices won’t be going up as much as originally planned. The company has reached an agreement with the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor, its industrial customers, and other groups. Continue reading
OUCC Seeks Consumer Input on Utility Bills
A state agency representing the interests of utility consumers is asking for residents’ thoughts about their utility bills. Continue reading