Dear Neighbors,
The Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) has recently filed an electric rate case. NIPSCO’s request would raise the flat monthly connection charge for each residential customer from $14.00 to $25.00. The volumetric portion of the bill would also increase. The utility’s testimony and exhibits project that an average monthly residential electric bill would rise to $166.90 for customers using 714 kWh and to $223.61 for customers using 1,000 kWh when new rates are fully implemented in March 2025.
In a recent press release, NIPSCO announced a public written comment period open to consumers to submit their comments on the rate increase that will be on the official case record.
Since NIPSCO covers our district, I encourage anyone who wishes to share their thoughts, questions and concerns with the Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC) to submit their written comments.
Consumers who wish to submit comments for the case record may do so via the OUCC's website at www.in.gov/oucc/2361.htm or by mail at:
Public Comments
Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC)
115 W. Washington St., Suite 1500 SOUTH
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Please note that all comments should include: the consumer's name, city, zip code, and reference to either "IURC Cause No. 46120" or "NIPSCO Electric Rates."
The OUCC needs to receive all written comments no later than Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. If you have any questions about commenting, contact the OUCC's consumer services staff at 1-888-441-2494.
To stay informed on any case updates, visit www.in.gov/oucc/electric/key-cases-by-utility/nipsco-electric-rates/nipsco-electric-rate-case/.
As always, if you have questions, concerns, or feedback, please reach out to my legislative office at h12@iga.in.gov.
In service,
Mike
