Columbia Gas of Virginia filed a rate case on April 29 to continue its safety and modernization investments. As approved, the agreement will set the monthly residential customer service charge at $16.50, with a $67.00 charge for small commercial customers. Our operating and maintenance costs are higher than previously planned, had we been able to retire on time if our solar projects had not been delayed," she said. For further information on the components of your monthly electric bill, please visit NIPSCO.com/mybill. The utility, which has been Indianas lowest cost natural gas provider on average over the last ten years, will phase in the newly approved rates over a two-step process expected in Sept. 2022 and March 2023 with the majority of the increase occurring in Sept.*, Customers expect service that is dependable and rates at the lowest cost possible, said Mike Hooper, NIPSCOs President and Chief Operating Officer. We are investing approximately $840 million in renewable energy projects to be completed by the end of 2023, as well as approximately $700 million in electric transmission and distribution system upgrades, and safety and reliability initiatives with plans for future, continued investments. An average residential customer will see an expected overall increase of approximately $6 per month, or 10 percent following the two-step change which is lower than the previously proposed increase request of 17 percent. NIPSCO Electric Rate Case (2022/2023) NIPSCO is requesting a base rate increase for its electric utility. Click to expand Start, Stop or Move Service, Click to expand Construction and Renovation, Click to expand Work in Your Neighborhood, Click to expand Renewable Energy Programs, Click to expand Income-Eligible Assistance Programs. Natural Gas: If you smell gas, think you have a gas leak, have carbon monoxide symptoms or have some other gas emergency situation, go outside and call 911 and thenour emergency number 1-800-634-3524. The official copies are on file with the Company and the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission ("IURC"), and copies are available through the IURC, 101 W. Washington Street, Suite 1500E, Indianapolis, IN 46204; telephone 1-800-851-4268. Copyright 2022 IPB News. All publicly filed documents in this case (Cause No. We currently forecast that benefit to be $50 million annually, depending on how much energy is ultimately generated from these sources. The Company, its Directors, Officers, employees, agents or affiliates do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the Internet version of its tariffs. The bill would then rise to $133.43 under a new tracker or rate adjustment mechanism that would gradually raise rates beginning in July 2024. The increase would likely be phased in over two steps, starting no sooner than September 1, 2022. Township Trustees: A limited amount of energy assistance funds are available through local Township Trustee offices. The transition includes renewable energy generation, which represents approximately $840 million in new investments through 2023. Visit NIPSCO.com/Save for more information on available programs and other ways to save. Join the conversation and sign up for the Indiana Two-Way. Electric: For any electric emergency, including a downed power line, power outage or other electric-related situation, please call 1-800-464-7726. The price raise would be introduced in late 2023. Accessibility Issues, Transmission, Distribution & Storage System Improvement Charge (TDSIC), Capacity resources needed for system reliability, Participation in Midcontinent IndependentTransmission System Operator (MISO). The investments were making provide direct benefits to all our customers, the communities we serve and the local economy, said Mike Hooper, NIPSCO president. The monthly fixed charge is the amount you pay regardless of how much natural gas you use, which means the less you use, the bigger your increase. Outside of the state and federal energy assistance programs and moratorium on winter service disconnections, NIPSCO provides funding for an additional bill reduction program, credit arrangements, budget plans and reduced deposits for eligible customers, including: Payment Agreements: NIPSCO has expanded its payment plan agreements to offer its most flexible payment plans to customers that need financial support, including a three-month option, a six-month option introduced during the pandemic and a 12-month option for eligible LIHEAP customers. In Cause No. It also is investing about $700 million in electric transmission and distribution systems upgrades, technology improvements, and safety and reliability initiatives, the utility said. NIPSCO offers a variety of programs and incentives designed to help residential and business customers be more energy efficient, including free in-home energy assessments, equipment rebates, weatherization and more. Tim Zorn is a freelance reporter for the Post-Tribune. If Indianas remote workers were classified as a job industry of their own, it would be the largest industry in the states history. NIPSCO on Wednesday asked the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to approve a 17% rate hike for natural gas. Schahfer Generating Station is visible in the background of solar panels installed by NextEra Energy Resources in the Dunns Bridge Solar Field near Wheatfield, Indiana Thursday August 11, 2022. https://www.in.gov/ihcda/homeowners-and-renters/rental-assistance/. Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) received a decision from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to adjust its natural gas rates, effective Sept. 1, 2022. - Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC, or NIPSCO, is raising its natural gas rates starting Sept. 1. Northern Indiana Public Service Co.s R.M. Consumers may also speak to the Commission, under oath, at an IURC public field hearing. As part of NIPSCOs request, NIPSCO has proposed an additional program for income-qualified customers, which, if approved, would provide another avenue of financial assistance. Additional parties that have intervened may also file testimony on Jan. 20, 2023. It said the proposed rate increase would add about $19 a month for the average customer. NIPSCO's most recent adjustment (Cause No. An average NIPSCO residential customer could begin paying about 16.5% per month more for electricity about a year from now, if the utility gets the rate increase it wants. Beyond the necessary upgrades, grid modernization and customer-centric enhancements that are critical to ensure the level of service our customers expect for the future, a significant portion of the investments are tied to our future energy transition and the addition of new renewable energy projects located in Indiana.. Base rates made up about 87 percent of a typical NIPSCO residential electric bill as of July 2022. The bill would then rise to $133.43 under a new "tracker" or rate adjustment mechanism that would gradually raise rates beginning in July 2024. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (IERA): Provides up to 18 months of rental and utility assistance for renters. (WISH) Northern Indiana Public Service Co. has proposed a 16.5% electric rate increase over two years, the company announced Monday. NIPSCO's request would raise an average monthly residential electric bill of 668 kilowatt hours from $107.78 to $127.21 under a two-phase increase taking effect in September 2023 and March 2024. Current base rates for NIPSCO's electric utility were approved in 2019. Our last request to change electric rates was in 2018. As the company retires its remaining coal-fired generation, the costs associated with operating and maintaining those facilities during the transition to more renewable resources will reduce and eventually be eliminated. JULY 2022 FINAL ORDER: On July 27, 2022, the IURC approved the settlement agreement filed in March. Actual projected bill impacts may vary by customer including non-residential customers depending on usage and future potential changes in market prices for commodities like coal. Bill payment assistance programs, including support for vulnerable customers, as well as energy savings programs, continue to be available. Electric rates were not at issue in this case. NIPSCO's natural gas base rates were most recently approved in 2018. Contact reporter Rebecca atrthiele@iu.eduor follow her on Twitter at@beckythiele. Tell the Office of Utility Consumer Counselor tofight for residential customers to ensure that monthly bills are affordable, just, and reasonable. FORT WAYNE, Ind. 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NIPSCO offers a variety of programs and incentives designed to help residential and business customers be more energy efficient, including free in-home energy assessments, equipment rebates, weatherization and more. The utility's initial request would have increased overall annual revenues by $109.7 million (per. As a regulated energy provider, NIPSCO cannot change any rates or charges to its customers without the approval of the IURC. (Andy Lavalley for the Post-Tribune) (Post-Tribune). Duke Energy Wants You To Pay At Least $23 More Each Month For Your Electricity! As those remaining facilities are retired between 2026 and 2028, those costs will be eliminated. If approved by the IURC after a review process that includes an opportunity for public . The panels are part of the utility's transition to renewable energy. The bill would then rise to $133.43 under a new "tracker" or rate adjustment mechanism that would gradually raise rates beginning in July 2024. Natural Gas: If you smell gas, think you have a gas leak, have carbon monoxide symptoms or have some other gas emergency situation, go outside and call 911 and thenour emergency number 1-800-634-3524. Accessibility NIPSCO says the first phase would go into effect no earlier than Sept. 1, 2022. Since that time, NIPSCO says they spent nearly $885 million in system upgrades, technology improvements, with pipeline safety and reliability initiatives to be completed through the end of 2022 . The total overall expected change represents an increase of $71.8 million annually. State law allows natural gas and electric utilities to seek IURC approval of 5-to-7-year plans for infrastructure improvements. This proposal ensures customers are only paying costs as NIPSCO incurs them, and the associated savings of approximately $6 per month will be passed directly back to customers providing a more real-time benefit to customers. According to a press release from NIPSCO, an average. A ruling from the IURC is expected in the summer of 2022. Settings, Start voice NIPSCO offers a variety of options for customers who are having difficulty paying their bill including low-income customers. NIPSCO opened this wind farm in White County in Nov. 2021. MERRILLVILLE, Ind. Right now, its the only utility allowed to do so. The program opens on October 1 for online and mail-in applications. Sep 29, 2021. Other utility customers in the state could face similar rate hikes as utilities transition to greener energy sources, at least in the short term. In turn, customers directly benefit by receiving a credit on their bills from 100 percent of the revenue associated with the sale of excess power currently being generated by the existing renewable projects and the sales from the upcoming additions. As NIPSCO retires its remaining coal-fired generation, the costs associated with operating and maintaining those facilities during the transition to more renewable resources will reduce and eventually be eliminated. Customers can learn more and enroll at NIPSCO.com/PaymentPlans. He said the group supports NIPSCO's transition away from fossil fuels, but hopes the utility will explore ways to reduce the financial burden on its customers. NIPSCO says this is to ensure safe and reliable gas service for the 850,000 customers, across 32 counties, it serves. NIPSCOs request would raise an average monthly residential electric bill of 668 kilowatt hours from $107.78 to $127.21 under a two-phase increase taking effect in September 2023 and March 2024. The utility wanted a $10 increase. NIPSCO's current gas TDSIC plan received Commission approval in July 2020. NIPSCO's, Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor, Report It is our goal to work with customers to identify solutions. Public comments are invited as explained below. The request includes evidence to support the increase and demonstrate how it will benefit customers. NIPSCO has asked to increase rates by about $19 a month for the average resident. Based on NIPSCOs proposal, an average residential electric customer using 668 kilowatt hours (kwh) per month, paying approximately $120 today, would see an overall increase of approximately $19 per month, or approximately 16.5 percent, spread over multiple years. Indiana law allows utilities to adjust rates every three months to recover changes in those costs, which can go up or down. State law allows natural gas and electric utilities to seek IURC approval of 5-to-7-year plans for infrastructure improvements. Natural Gas: If you smell gas, think you have a gas leak, have carbon monoxide symptoms or have some other gas emergency situation, go outside and call 911 and thenour emergency number 1-800-634-3524. We are also in the process of a multiyear initiative to close our coal-fired generating stations and replace them with more efficient and sustainable sources of renewable generation such as solar, wind and battery storage. 45703, NIPSCO received Commission approval of a new, 5-year plan for pipeline safety compliance. Electric: For any electric emergency, including a downed power line, power outage or other electric-related situation, please call 1-800-464-7726. NIPSCO's most recent adjustment (Cause No. The proposed settlement would allow NIPSCO to increase the residential monthly fixed charge from $14.00 to $16.50, which is $8 less than NIPSCO requested. Other Customer Benefits Associated with This Rate Increase Request: NIPSCO seeks to further its commitment to customers in several ways, including: Proposing new bill payment assistance programs for income-qualified customers, with a portion funded by NIPSCO, Continuing investments to thwart and protect its electric grid against cybersecurity threats, Upgrading and replacing overhead and underground cable to increase reliability, Modernizing the electric grid with automated technology that identifies problems and outages to enable us to restore service faster, Enhancing the overall customer experience through the introduction of a new mobile app, along with the ability for customers to connect with customer care agents online via live or automated chat, the continuation of energy efficiency programs and more. While the proposed increase was filed with the IURC today, it will undergo a thorough regulatory review process, which includes the opportunity for the public to provide input. NIPSCO's request would raise an average monthly residential electric bill of 668 kilowatt hours from $107.78 to $127.21 under a two-phase increase taking effect in September 2023 and March 2024. Schahfer Generation Station subdocket (Cause No. Coal combustion residuals compliance project (Cause No. LIHEAP Program: LIHEAP support is available to households that are at or below 60 percent of State Median Income (SMI). All dates are subject to change, and a settlement is possible in any Commission case. Additionally, customers directly benefit from the newly added renewable generation by receiving a credit on their bills from 100 percent of the revenue associated with the sale of excess power that we generate today and into the future as we add more renewable resources. OUCC testimony in NIPSCO's pending rate case is due Jan. 20, 2023. Customers depend on a reliable and safe electric service at a fair price. Since that time, NIPSCO investments include approximately $885 million in system upgrades, technology improvements, and pipeline safety and reliability initiatives to be completed through the end of 2022, with plans for future, continued investments. Customers can learn more and find out if they qualify ateap.ihcda.in.govor call 2-1-1. NIPSCOs natural gas base rates were most recently approved in 2018. The cause number is 45621. Natural gas utilities buy gas for their customers in a competitive wholesale market. There are short-term costs associated with this electric transition, which will deliver customer cost savings over the long term. Hoosiers "in the know" are getting their answers from the show that does the talking: "Indiana Week In Review." input. *Source: Indiana Utility Regulatory Commissions 2021 Residential Bill Survey. Settings, Start voice Only public comments will be taken and no presentation is planned by the utility company. LIHEAP Program: LIHEAP support is available to households that are at or below 60 percent of State Median Income (SMI). In therate case order, the IURC approved a settlement agreement amongthe OUCC, industrial customers, and NIPSCO. The agreement will allow for an increase of approximately $71.8 million, a decrease of $37.9 million from the utility's request. The OUCC's Sept. 20, 2018 news release offers an overview of the agreement. All comments received before the deadline will be submitted as part of the OUCC's testimony and become part of the Commission's formal case record. Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) provides natural gas service in 32 counties. A natural gas utility is allowed to earn a return on this portion of the bill. This is above and beyond the significant increases we saw in the cost of natural gas itself throughout 2021, which has hit Hoosiers hard in recent months. Base rates cover most infrastructure and operating/maintenance costs while rate adjustment trackers, as described below, allow for more frequent rate changes for specific costs as designated by law. The Company expressly disclaims any and all liability for inaccuracies, errors, omission or lack of timeliness with respect to the Internet version of its tariffs, and for any damages of any nature (including direct, indirect, consequential or incidental) arising from the use of the Internet version of its tariffs. Utilities may recover wholesale gas costs on a dollar-for-dollar basis but may not profit on them. Customers can learn more and find out if they qualify ateap.ihcda.in.govor call 2-1-1. adjust rates every three months to recover changes in those costs, which can go up or down. NIPSCO notes that various assistance programs are available for those who would have trouble paying. MERRILLVILLE, Ind. All publicly filed documents in this case (Cause No. Customers experiencing difficulty with paying their bill regardless of their income are encouraged to contact our Customer Care Center Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT at 1-800-464-7726 to determine what help might be available to them. Learn more about NIPSCOs rates at NIPSCO.com/2022gasrates. Tell the Office of Utility Consumer Counselor tofight for residential customers to ensure that monthly bills are affordable, just, and reasonable. (Ben Thorpe) The northern Indiana utility NIPSCO wants to raise rates to pay for new renewable energy projects, but some of the money . Brown coal plant over a longer period of time and at a lower rate. NIPSCO has prepared a detailed rate request that will be fully reviewed by the IURC. If a plan is approved, the utility may then seek incremental rate increases as the projects proceed. 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