NiSource Inc. recently announced former Secretary of Transportation and Congressman Ray LaHood will chair the company’s quality review board, a new independent body formed to provide oversight and governance over the company’s implementation of safety management systems across its seven-state service area. NiSource, parent company of Merrilville-based utility NIPSCO, said the safety management system is […]
Latest phase of NIPSCO system upgrades represents $660 million investment
NIPSCO will be continuing its work to upgrade the electric and gas infrastructure across northern Indiana with nearly $660 million in planned investments this year. This reinvestment is part of Merrillville-based Northern Indiana Public Service Co.’s overall ongoing modernization plan to ensure long-term safety and reliability for customers. The utility said vast portions of the […]
NIPSCO accepting grant applications for environmental projects
NIPSCO is accepting applications for its environmental action grant to support local nonprofit organizations with environmental initiatives. Now in its fourth year, NIPSCO’s Environmental Action Grant provides funding for restoration and education projects throughout northern Indiana. “Our grant helps to improve the quality of the environment through many creative ways that might not otherwise be […]
Franciscan Health lands sponsors for community hall, cafe at new Michigan City hospital
Franciscan Health’s new Michigan City hospital has received additional backing from a pair of Region businesses. Franciscan Health in a statement said Horizon Bank and Northern Illinois Public Service Co. each gifted the new Michigan City hospital $25,000. Horizon Bank’s gift will support the Blessed Maria Theresia Bonzel Community Room, a meeting space on the […]
NIPSCO announces plans to buy more green-generated electricity from new Indiana wind farms
NIPSCO is taking additional steps to move away from traditional power generation to more Earth-friendly green alternatives. Merrillville-based Northern Indiana Public Service Co., announced Feb. 1 its first phase of plans to transition to renewable energy resources through buying power from three new Indiana wind farms. According to NIPSCO, power generated by these wind farms […]
NiSource announces expanded executive roles, appointments
Merrillville-based NiSource, parent company of NIPSCO, announced expanded roles for Randy Hulen, who will serve as vice president, investor relations and treasurer, and Shawn Anderson, who will serve as vice president, strategy and chief risk officer, effective Jan. 1. In addition to his current role as vice president, investor relations, Hulen will lead the treasury […]
NIPSCO grant will help enhance public safety in Gary
A NIPSCO public safety grant will help cover costs to enhance public safety in the city of Gary. Merrillville-based NIPSCO, the primary utility provider for Northern Indiana, said the city will install a Databouy’s ShotPoint gunfire detection system in two of the city’s priority neighborhoods focused on reducing gun violence. “Keeping the public and our […]
NIPSCO partners with Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana for Light the Night for Senior Hunger campaign
Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana’s annual Light the Night for Senior Hunger campaign, in partnership with NIPSCO, kicks off Nov. 29 with a luminary and holiday lights lighting ceremony from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The event will be at Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana, 8446 Virginia St., Merrillville. Light the Night for […]
NIPSCO names new VP of communications, external affairs
Jennifer Montague has been named vice president of communications and external affairs for Northern Illinois Public Service Co. (NIPSCO) in Merrillville. She will report to Violet Sistovaris, NIPSCO president, and be based at the company’s headquarters in Merrillville. Montague will oversee the company’s customer focused branding, marketing, economic development, municipal relations, media relations, advertising, charitable […]
NIPSCO names new executives for regulatory issues, electric operations
Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO), a subsidiary of NiSource Inc., appointed three Indiana-based executives to oversee key operations, which the company says will enhance its efforts to improve service. The executives include: Michael Hooper, senior vice president of regulatory and legislative affairs and strategy. He will be responsible for the company’s regulatory and legislative […]