Electric vehicles present 'significant market opportunity' in NWI

VALPARAISO | In the next five years, there could be thousands of new drivers of electric vehicles in Northern Indiana, according to an estimate from a national developer of vehicle charging station networks.

Public invited to attend electric vehicle forum in Valparaiso

VALPARAISO | Experts in alternative energies will present best practices and recommendations to increase the use of electric motor vehicles at a May 22 forum.

Utility getting people in line for IN-Charge

MERRILLVILLE | Although there is much debate about the pace American drivers will adopt electric vehicles, Northern Indiana Public Service Co. is investing money in a program to boost the ranks within its service territory.

NIPSCO selects residential charging station administrator

The Northern Indiana Public Service Co. is expected Thursday to name 350Green LLC as the administrator of a pilot program providing electric vehicle charging stations for residential customers.

Training to help utility workers improve operations efficiency

Being 40 percent efficient may not sound great in a classroom, but it's a decent standard in the world of coal-fired power plants.

Gary airport among electric customers hit in power outage

A power outage hit the Gary/Chicago International Airport and other electric customers in Gary on Monday morning.

Purdue Cal center puts research on different plane

HAMMOND | Even the ribbon cutting was done in the third dimension. Purdue University Calumet Chancellor Thomas Keon wore 3-D glasses with about 75 audience members Friday morning and watched a simulation of scissors cutting a ribbon signifying the next stage in the growth of one of the unive…

Energy career training available for young adults

Training dollars from the U.S. Department of Labor could help young adults get into the energy industry, the Center of Workforce Innovations said in a news release.

Wind energy development forum scheduled in Merrillville

A wind energy project developer is hosting a free informational seminar in Merrillville later this month, featuring the benefits of establishing wind generation efforts in communities.

NiSource posts $39.5 million profit in 2nd quarter

NiSource Inc. posted a $39.5 million profit in the second quarter as its gas distribution, gas transportation, and storage and electric segments posted higher revenues.

NiSource posts $39.5 million profit in second quarter

NiSource Inc. posted a $39.5 million profit in the second quarter as its gas distribution, gas transportation, and storage and electric segments posted higher revenues.

NiSource quarterly profit falls

NiSource Inc.'s fourth quarter profit fell nearly 63 percent from higher energy generation costs despite increased revenues from its gas and electric businesses.

NWI Forum lifts interim title for top leader

Nearly a year after being named to the position on an interim basis, the Northwest Indiana Forum confirmed Mark Maassel as president and chief executive of the organization.

NIPSCO wants to cut electric rate increase by half

MERRILLVILLE | NIPSCO on Friday asked state regulators to replace a proposed 16.8 percent increase in residential electric rates with a more modest 7.9 percent increase, following appeals and protests from consumer groups.