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. The facility would be located at the current Schahfer Generating Station property in Jasper County. According to the utility's testimony, the construction and financing would cost approximately $643.7 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, including closing briefs from all formal parties.
UPDATE 10-16-24: The IURC has issued a final order approving NIPSCO's request.
The OUCC is the state agency - separate from the IURC - that represents all consumers in cases before the Commission.
- Utility Testimony
- Supplemental Testimony
- Public Comments
The OUCC issued a Feb. 27, 2024 news release to invite comments.
Written 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 46204The OUCC needs to receive all written consumer comments by Apr. 9, 2024.
Public Hearing
The IURC is scheduled to hold a public field hearing on NIPSCO’s request on Thursday, Mar. 14, 2024, at the La Porte Civic Auditorium (1001 Ridge Street). The hearing will start at 6:00 p.m. local time.
Comments offered at the field hearing will carry the same weight as written consumer comments the OUCC receives by Apr. 9.
- OUCC Testimony
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