NIPSCO bill

NIPSCO says its gas customers can expect to pay 15 percent more on their heating bills this winter, after the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission approved a two-step rate increase over the summer.

Income-eligible customers may apply for additional NIPSCO energy assistance as of December 1, 2023.

NIPSCO says it's closing its Gary business office, effective December 15. The office at 3229 Broadway lets customers pay their bills in person and ask questions about their account.

NIPSCO says its customers can expect lower heating bills this winter. It says the average residential customer can expect to pay about $515 during the five-month winter heating season — assuming normal weather — $166 less than last year.

Home heating costs are expect to rise...but there are resources available to help manage costs.

Alexius Barber, NIPSCO Pubic Affairs & Economic Development Manager for Lake County discusses the resources available to help manage energy energy consumption and costs.

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