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NIPSCO Electric: Gas Generation Proposal

NIPSCO's electric utility is requesting IURC approval to build and operate a 400-megawatt natural gas-fired power plant, and approval to recover the costs through rates. According to the utility's testimony, the construction and financing  would cost approximately $641.2 million. The utility is also proposing the creation of a new  tracker to recover the costs. The Generation Cost Tracker (GCT) mechanism would be adjusted every 6 months.

All publicly filed documents in this case (Cause No. 45947) are available on the IURC's website.

  • The OUCC is the state agency - separate from the IURC - that represents all consumers in cases before the Commission.
  • The OUCC is scheduled to file testimony on Dec. 21, 2023.
  • Written comments from the public are invited and are due by Dec. 19, 2023.
  • Utility Testimony

    NIPSCO filed its petition and the following testimony on Sept. 12, 2023:

    1. Becker
    2. Walter
    3. Austin
    4. Warren
    5. Baacke
    6. Campbell
    7. Augustine
    8. Blissmer
  • Public Comments

    Consumers who wish to submit written comments for the case record may do so via the OUCC’s online submission form, by email at uccinfo@oucc.in.gov, 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 needs to receive all written consumer comments by the end of the day on Dec. 19, 2023.

    The IURC has scheduled a public field hearing on NIPSCO’s request on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, at the La Porte Civic Auditorium (1001 Ridge Street). The hearing will start at 6:00 p.m. local time. Consumers are encouraged to arrive by 5:45 p.m. for an overview of field hearing procedures and the rate case process.

    The OUCC issued a media release on Dec. 4, 2023 with more information

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