NIPSCO’s home heating bills are expected to stay about the same as they were last year. Projections released by the company Wednesday say an average residential customer can expect to pay about $390 on gas bills between November 1 and March 31. Continue reading
NIPSCO 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.
NIPSCO Employees Assist Veterans Through Summer Fundraisers & Activities
To help fund Veteran support programs throughout Northern Indiana, NIPSCO is awarding 31 local Veteran organizations with donations totaling approximately $125,000. Combined with a NiSource Charitable Foundation contribution presented by NIPSCO of $25,000, the campaign raised more than $150,000. Continue reading
Free Trees Available to NIPSCO Customers
Did you know strategic tree planting can help conserve energy and reduce energy bills? The Arbor Day Foundation program Energy-Saving Trees is offering 375 free trees to NIPSCO customers to simultaneously assist clients and the environment.
An online tool helps customers estimate the annual energy savings that will result from planting trees in the most strategic location near businesses or residences. The Energy-Saving Trees tool uses peer-reviewed scientific research from the USDA Forest Service’s i-Tree software to calculate estimated energy savings. Additionally, the tool estimates other benefits including cleaner air and reduced carbon dioxide emissions. Continue reading
Lake Maxinkuckee, Tippecanoe River Projects Receive LARE Grants
Starke County Council Creates Fund for Park Donations
You can now make a donation to the Starke County Park Board. While the park board oversees a few different facilities, including the Bass Lake Beach and Campground and the Starke County Forest, it does not have a dedicated funding source from the county government. However, the county council last week created a “special non-reverting park and recreation fund,” designed to let the park board accept “gifts, donations, and subsidies.”
Work Continues on Knox Habitat for Humanity Project, Volunteers Sought
Starke County Officials Tabulating Road Damage Caused by NIPSCO
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler is keeping close tabs on the damage the NIPSCO transmission line project in California and North Bend Townships is doing to local roads.
He says the utility company previously agreed to reimburse the county for damages caused by their equipment. Continue reading
“Boss Baby” to Be Shown Tonight in North Judson, As Part of Movies in the Park Series
NIPSCO Officials Stress Severe Weather Preparedness
Now that summer appears to be here to stay, NIPSCO officials remind customers to prepare for possible severe weather.
Get a storm preparedness kit together before inclement weather strikes. It should include essential medicines, nonperishable food, water, flashlights, a fully-charged cell phone, portable radio and extra batteries. Make prior arrangements for a backup power supply if someone in your family requires life support equipment. Continue reading
Markovitz to Celebrate 20 Years of South Shore Line Posters with Gallery Talk in Hammond
Art and train enthusiasts will have a chance to learn more about the popular South Shore Line posters this weekend. Knox resident Mitch Markovitz is the artist behind the “Just Around the Corner” poster series. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, he’ll host a gallery talk Saturday morning at 10:30 at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond. Continue reading
Investment in Energy Efficiency Earns N.J.-S.P. Schools a NIPSCO Rebate
Lighting updates at North Judson-San Pierre Schools are already paying off for the corporation. The change from fluorescent to LED bulbs and fixtures will save considerable money over the long term. It also earned the corporation an energy efficiency rebate from NIPSCO. Major Accounts Manager Kelley Davies presented school corporation officials a check for $20,800. She says such rebates are an incentive for schools, businesses and individuals to invest in energy efficiency upgrades. Continue reading
Dial 811 Before You Dig
April is National Safe Digging Month, and NIPSCO officials remind customers and contractors to pick up the phone before they pick up a shovel. A call to 811 at least two days before the start of any digging project will give utility locators time to find and mark buried underground utilities. Continue reading
Utility Assistance Programs Continue, After Winter Disconnection Moratorium Ends
Low-income residents who are delinquent in their heating bills may have their natural gas service disconnected. Between December 1 and March 15, Indiana utility companies don’t shut off natural gas service to customers taking part in the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program or LIHEAP. Continue reading
NIPSCO Announces Grants for Environmental Initiatives
NIPSCO is accepting grant applications from northern Indiana nonprofit organizations with environmental initiatives through the end of March. Grants of between $500 and $5,000 will be awarded in mid-April prior to Earth Day. Continue reading
NIPSCO Offers Winter Heat Safety Tips
NIPSCO reminds customers of the importance of maintaining a safe home heating system as temperatures drop and winter sets in. For starters, conduct an annual furnace inspection to make sure it is working efficiently and to protect residents from safety concerns like carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Continue reading
NIPSCO Warns Customers of Potential Scams
NIPSCO and other electric and natural gas providers are working to keep their customers from falling victim to long-running scams. Officials say such activity typically picks up during the holiday season but occurs year-round.
The most common scam involves an unsolicited telephone call from an individual who claims to be a NIPSCO representative. He or she warns the customer’s service will be disconnected unless a payment is made within a short time frame, typically an hour or so as stated in the FINRA arbitration hearings document. Continue reading
NIPSCO Submits IRP Plan, Recommends Coal-Power Slowdown
NIPSCO this week submitted their plans to continue providing energy to its customers to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.
Energy Assistance Applications Now Available
Families who struggle to pay their heating bills can now sign up for energy assistance from the federal government. NIPSCO, state agencies and other organizations offer various types of assistance each year. Continue reading
NIPSCO Anticipates Uptick in Winter Gas Bills
NIPSCO is predicting the average winter heating bill will increase this year compared to last year. Continue reading
