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NiSource, NIPSCO employees ring NYSE bell

Representatives from Merrillville-based NiSource rang the closing bell Wednesday at the New York Stock Exchange to commemorate 50 years of trading on the exchange. The company also is celebrating the 100-year anniversary of NIPSCO, its combined electric and natural gas utility. To watch vide…

NiSource, NIPSCO employees ring NYSE bell

NiSource CEO Robert Skaggs, left, speaks Wednesday with Barclays Capital specialist Peter Elkins. Representatives from Merrillville-based NiSource rang the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange.

NiSource, NIPSCO employees ring NYSE bell

Antonio Lopez, center, NIPSCO construction and maintenance supervisor, stands with other representatives from Merrillville-based NiSource and NIPSCO on Wednesday as they ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange.

NiSource profit rises sharply

NiSource Inc. net income rose almost 73 percent in the second quarter, mainly on the strength of increased operating income at its NIPSCO electric subsidiary and gas transmission business.

NIPSCO marks 100 years of powering up

NIPSCO is planning a number of community service events across northern Indiana to celebrate its 100th anniversary.

NIPSCO, Kankakee Valley REMC praise workers in wake of power outages

NIPSCO and Kankakee Valley REMC representatives on Friday thanked customers for their patience during the power outages that followed Tuesday's thunderstorms.

Energy assessments available to Hoosier utility customers

INDIANAPOLIS | Energizing Indiana is reminding Hoosiers about the energy-saving measures that can improve their home’s efficiency and help them stay cool.

Regulator approves reduced Indiana American Water fare hike

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission granted Indiana American Water Co.'s request Wednesday to raise the rates it charges customers, but not as high as the utility sought.

NiSource increases shareholder dividend

The NiSource Inc. board of directors on Tuesday took a much anticipated action and increased the quarterly dividend for stockholders to 24 cents per share, a 4.3 percent increase above the current dividend of 23 cents per share.

Kankakee Valley REMC supplier may consolidate

VALPARAISO | In what is the International Year of Cooperatives, Kankakee Valley Rural Electric Membership Corp. President Otto Werner said the utility can't overlook the innovation of its power supplier, Wabash Valley Power Association.

Winter heating aid bills facing chilly reception in Congress

Indiana utilities expect the budget cutting rage in Congress to land a belly punch on the main home heating assistance program for their low-income customers, but they maintain help still will be available.

NIPSCO CEO gets bigger job, but will continue to lead utility

NIPSCO CEO Jimmy Staton has taken on responsibility for one of parent company NiSource Inc.'s fastest growing business segments.

Indiana American Water requesting 6.19% hike in water fees

GARY | Few members of the public turned out for Thursday's Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission public field hearing to comment on Indiana American Water Co.'s request for a water rate increase.

Water rate case hearing set for Thursday in Gary

An Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission public field hearing on Indiana American Water's request for a 6.2 percent rate increase is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday.

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.

NIPSCO wins regulator's approval for energy efficiency

NIPSCO has won the state regulator's approval for an array of energy savings programs for customers, ranging from discounts on compact flourescent light bulbs to a voluntary program that allows the utility to turn home air conditioners on and off.

State regulators approve NIPSCO renewable energy plan

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has approved a settlement that should result in a quantum leap in the use of homegrown renewable energy such as wind, solar and hydro in NIPSCO territory.

NIPSCO settles electric rate case with some parties

NIPSCO has reached a settlement in its electric rate case with two important consumer groups and a key industrial customer, although settlement talks continue with other consumer and industrial groups.