NIPSCO

Drivers in St. John should be on the lookout for traffic signal work next week. Starting Monday, crews will be working on the stoplight at U.S. 41 and 93rd.

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

NIPSCO discusses how customers who qualify can apply income-eligible assistance. Northwest Indiana financial advisor Greg Hammer joins us to discuss money lessons for kids this holiday season. Indiana lawmakers will return to the Statehouse January 8, 2024 for the short, non-budget legislative session and education is among the top priorities. Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch is with us to talk about the upcoming session, mental health and wellness during the holidays.

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.

Environmental advocacy group JustTransition NWI raises concerns over NIPSO's proposed "natural gas peaker plant" at the R.M. Schahfer plant.

NIPSCO proposes new "natural gas peaker plant".

Traffic on I-65 will move back to its normal configuration next week, as concrete work moves to its final phase between U.S. 30 and U.S. 231.

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.

NIPSCO says its first two Indiana-based solar projects are now online. Indiana Crossroads Solar in White County was developed by EDP Renewables North American and generates 200 megawatts. The first phase of NextEra Energy Resources' Dunns Bridge Solar generates 265 megawatts in Jasper County.

Watch for lane closures on U.S. 30 in Schererville on Thursday. The town says the right lanes will be closed in both directions west of Joliet Street/Old Lincoln Highway between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. There will also be some total closures lasting up to 15 minutes.