Merrillville-based NIPSCO says once it receives approval from state regulators it plans to begin work to close its five coal ash ponds at its Michigan City Generation Station.
Decreased demand created by fewer vehicles on the nation’s roads because of efforts to limit public interaction during the COVID-19 crisis is keeping gasoline prices low, AAA said.
The coronavirus outbreak and efforts to keep people at home during the crisis continues to lower demand for gasoline and push down prices.
Indiana leaders take preemptive measures as water level continues to rise in Lake Michigan • Preserving the state’s Lake Michigan shoreline.
A global crude oil price war and lower demand has caused the national average price for a gallon of gasoline to drop below $2 for the first time in four years, according to AAA.
Inovateus Solar of South Bend recently completed three solar projects for NIPSCO, the first installations for the utility, and include a ground-mount solar array at its Merrillville headquarters.
NIPSCO is accepting applications for its environmental action grant to support nonprofit organizations with environmental initiatives.
Merrillville-based NiSource, parent of NIPSCO, announced Feb. 26 it is selling its business unit Columbia Gas of Massachusetts to Eversource Energy, a New England utility that serves about 4 million customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Increased gasoline supplies and motorists driving less are the main factors dropping fuel prices around the country.
Jennifer Richardson is the new executive director of the Indiana Office of Energy Development.
