Public invited to comment on NIPSCO's proposed electric utility rate increase

The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC) invites the public to comment on Northern Indiana Public Service Company’s (NIPSCO) recently filed electric rate case, which would raise customers' average monthly residential electric bill to around $166.90 in some cases.

The OUCC represents consumer interests in cases before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) and is inviting written consumer comments for the official case record through Dec. 12.

Officials with OUCC say NIPSCO’s request would raise annual revenues for its electric utility by around $368.7 million.

They add the flat, monthly connection charge for each residential customer would go from $14 to $25.

NIPSCO's testimony and exhibits project 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 2026.

In its testimony, NIPSCO states it's seeking the increase to pay for new generation facilities and infrastructure projects throughout its transmission and distribution system.

NIPSCO serves over 487,000 electric customers in 20 counties and natural gas rates are not an issue in this case.

OUCC analysts and attorneys say they are reviewing the utility’s testimony and exhibits and anticipate filing testimony on Dec. 19.

NIPSCO's current base rates were approved in August 2023.

Consumers who wish to submit written comments for the case record may do so on the OUCC website or by mail at:

Public Comments

Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC)

115 W. Washington St., Suite 1500 SOUTH

Indianapolis, IN 46204

The OUCC is posting case updates online.