Petitioner's Exhibit No. 1 Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC Pagel
VERIFIED DIRECT TESTIMONY OF VIOLET SISTOVARIS
IURC PETITIONER'S / 1 Q1. Please state your name, business address and title. EXHIBIT NO. ( ~ 1,,.,;r-a _L 2 Al. My name is Violet Sistovaris. My business addrJ~T1s 801 East 86JEPORTER
3 A venue, Merrillville, Indiana 46410. I currently serve as Executive Vice
4 President of NiSource Inc. ("NiSource") and as President of Northern
5 Indiana Public Service Company LLC ("NIPSCO").
6 Q2. Please describe your educational background.
7 A2. I earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Valparaiso
8 University and a master's degree in business administration from Indiana
9 University.
10 Q3. Please describe your professional experience.
11 A3. Before joining NiSource Inc. in 1995, I was Vice President, Training &
12 Development at Centier Bank in Merrillville, Indiana. My banking
13 experience centered in the areas of marketing, training and development
14 and sales administration. In 1999, I began serving as Director for
15 NIPSCO's Customer Contact Centers. In November 2003, I served as Vice
16 President, Customer Contact Centers and was responsible for directing Petitioner's Exhibit No. 1 Northern Indiana Public Service Company Page2
1 the operation of NiSource's customer contact centers and managing
2 contacts with the 3.7 million residential natural gas and electric customers
3 served by NiSource's energy distribution companies. In addition to these
4 responsibilities, my 20 years of experience at NiSource includes positions
5 in the areas of human resources, college and executive recruiting and
6 management development. I accepted the position of Senior Vice
7 President and Chief Information Officer at NiSource responsible for
8 providing leadership and direction to NiSource' s information technology,
9 supply chain services, real estate and facilities management in August,
10 2008. I accepted the position of Executive Vice President of NIPSCO in
11 July, 2015 and accepted my current position of President of NIPSCO in
12 October, 2016.
13 Q4. What are your responsibilities as President?
14 A4. As President, I am responsible for all operations, regulatory strategy, and
15 customer, community, compliance, and financial functions at NIPSCO and
16 for ensuring safe, reliable and affordable service to NIPSCO's 1.1 million
17 electric and gas customers across the state. Petitioner's Exhibit No. 1 Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC Page 3
1 QS. Have you previously testified before this or any other regulatory
2 commission?
3 AS. Yes. I previously submitted testimony in support of NIPSCO' s most
4 recent gas rate case in Cause No. 44988 and in NIPSCO' s prior electric rate
5 case in Cause No. 44688.
6 Q6. Are you sponsoring any attachments to your testimony in this Cause?
7 A6. Yes. I am sponsoring Attachments 1-A through 1-D, all of which were
8 prepared by me or under my direction and supervision.
9 Q7. What is the purpose of your testimony?
10 A7. The purpose of my testimony is to provide an overview of NIPSCO and
11 its role in northern Indiana, to briefly describe NIPSCO' s electric
12 operations, to describe NiSource including its corporate structure and
13 strategic vision and its commitments to its stakeholders, to explain how
14 the NiSource vision and commitments have been embraced and executed
15 at NIPSCO, to explain NIPSCO's customer service goals, to explain why
16 NIPSCO is filing this case at this time, and to provide a brief overview of
17 NIPSCO' s case-in-chief. Petitioner's Exhibit No. 1 Northern Indiana Public Service Company Page4
1 NIPSCO and its Role
2 QB. Please briefly describe NIPSCO.
3 A8. NIPSCO and its predecessor companies have been serving northern
4 Indiana for over 100 years. NIPSCO provides natural gas service to more
5 than 819,000 customers in 32 counties across the northern third of Indiana
6 and electric service to more than 468,000 customers in 20 counties in
7 northwest Indiana. NIPSCO' s nearly 3,000 employees average 13 years of
8 service, and its nearly tl50 electric operational employees average 13.7
9 years of service.
10 Q9. Please provide an overview of NIPSCO's current electric generating
11 operations.
12 A9. NIPSCO generates, transmits and distributes electricity to more than
13 468,000 customers in 20 counties in the northern part of Indiana and
14 engages in wholesale transactions and provides transmission services.
15 NIPSCO operates five coal-fired electric generating units, Michigan City
16 Generating Station (Unit 12) and R.M. Schahfer Generating Station (Units
17 14, 15, 17 and 18), with an installed capacity of 2,094 megawatts ("MW").
18 NIPSCO also owns and operates Sugar Creek Generating Station, a
19 combined cycle gas turbine plant with a 535 MW capacity rating, three Petitioner's Exhibit No. 1 Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC Pages
1 gas-fired generating units, Bailly (Unit 10) and Schahfer (Units 16A and
2 16B), with an installed capacity of 186 MW, and two hydroelectric
3 generating plants, Norway and Oakdale, with an installed capability of 10
4 MW. These facilities provide for a total installed capacity of 2,825 MW.
5 During the year ended December 31, 2017, NIPSCO generated 68% and
6 purchased 32% of its electric requirements.
7 QlO. Please provide an overview of NIPSCO's current electric transmission
8 operations.
9 AlO. NIPSCO's transmission system, with voltages ranging from 69,000 to
10 765,000 volts, is interconnected with six neighboring electric utilities.
11 NIPSCO participates in transmission service and wholesale energy
12 markets operated by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator
13 ("MISO"). MISO is a nonprofit organization created in compliance with
14 the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to improve the flow of
15 electricity in the regional marketplace and to enhance electric reliability.
16 Additionally, it is responsible for managing the energy markets,
17 transmission constraints, the day-ahead, real-time and Financial
18 Transmission Rights markets and the ancillary services market. NIPSCO
19 transferred functional control of its electric transmission assets to MISO in Petitioner's Exhibit No. 1 Northern Indiana Public Service Company Page 6
1 2003 and transmission service for NIPSCO occurs under the MISO Open
2 Access Transmission, Energy and Operating Reserve Markets Tariff.
3 Qll. Please describe NIPSCO' s retail customer base.
4 All. Table 1 below summarizes NIPSCO's retail customers by group as of
5 December 31, 2017:
6 Table 1 - 2017 Historic Base Period Customer Data1
Customers Test Year Volumes (MWh) Residential Sales 409,401 3,301,699 Commercial Sales 56,134 3,793,472 Industrial Sales 2,313 9,469,711 Other 742 133,296 TOTAL 468,590 16,698,178 7
8 Q12. What is significant about NIPSCO's customer base?
9 A12. As Table 1 illustrates, while industrial customers make up less than one
10 percent of the total NIPSCO electric customers, they accounted for more
11 than 56 percent of system energy sales during the test year. In fact, our
12 five largest customers reflect 40 percent of NIPSCO' s load, which
13 represents a unique risk profile. NIPSCO' s reliance on industrial sales is
14 higher than most retail electric providers, and makes NIPSCO' s sales more
The period beginning January 1, 2017 and ending December 31, 2017. Petitioner's Exhibit No. 1 Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC Page 7
1 susceptible to changes resulting from the business cycle. Because a
2 significant portion of the costs associated with providing electric service
3 are fixed in nature, reductions in sales volume can result in a significant
4 impact to revenues, earnings and other customers' rates.
5 Q13. Please describe NIPSCO' s role in northern Indiana.
6 A13. NIPSCO plays a critical role in northern Indiana. Safe, reliable, and
7 affordable energy is critically important to northern Indiana. NIPSCO is
8 continually focused on improving customer service, enhancing the
9 availability and reliability of electricity and natural gas, and providing an
10 infrastructure to support new jobs and economic growth. NIPSCO
11 remains sensitive to its customers in need, as demonstrated by NIPSCO' s
12 low income program and its work with trustee offices throughout its
13 service territory. Ultimately, NIPSCO's goal and its vision is to be the
14 premier utility in Indiana, and it is part of our mission to engage its
15 customers, employees and community partners to continuously improve
16 and achieve this goal. NIPSCO' s leadership team and other employees
17 serve critical roles in various community organizations. Since its
18 inception, NIPSCO's Charity of Choice effort has provided more than $1
19 million in funds to a variety of community organizations, and its Petitioner's Exhibit No. 1 Northern Indiana Public Service Company Page 8
1 Luminary Awards have shone a spotlight on community leaders to
2 promote the importance of leadership in the continued economic viability
3 of northern Indiana.
4 NiSource and its Strategic Vision.
5 Q14. Please describe NiSource and its corporate structure.
6 A14. NiSource is headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana. NiSource and its
7 operating companies employ more than 8,000 employees. More than
8 3,300 of those jobs are located in the State of Indiana, making NiSource
9 among the largest employers in Indiana. In addition to NIPSCO,
10 NiSource includes six operating companies: Columbia Gas of
11 Massachusetts, Columbia Gas of Kentucky, Columbia Gas of Maryland,
12 Columbia Gas of Ohio, Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, and Columbia Gas
13 of Virginia. Together the NiSource operating companies serve nearly 4
14 million natural gas and electric customers in seven states under the
15 NIPSCO and Columbia Gas brands. The NiSource operating companies
16 are supported by NiSource Corporate Services Company ("NCSC"), a
17 service company providing shared services to all of the NiSource
18 operating companies, including NIPSCO.
19 Q15. How are the NiSource regulated operating companies organized? Petitioner's Exhibit No.1 Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC Page9
1 A15. With the separation of Columbia Pipeline Group in July 2015, NiSource
2 became a pure-play regulated utility company. Each state team is
3 responsible for executing on local plans geared to benefit local customers
4 and communities and is supported by a centralized operating group. The
5 centralized operating group is built around delivering locally with a bias
6 toward common philosophy, standard practices and shared platforms.
7 This model helps deliver a consistent, disciplined approach while
8 optimizing investments in each operating company which provides
9 benefits to customers and communities across the NiSource footprint.
10 Across all companies our goal is clear - everything we do must be driven
11 by operating safely and improving how our customers are served, while
12 at the same time enhancing value for all of our stakeholders.
13 Q16. Please describe the NiSource strategic vision.
14 A16. NiSource's aspiration is to become the premier regulated energy company
15 in North America, with top-tier safety, customer service and reliability
16 metrics, a solid foundation of engaged, aligned and safe employees, a
17 strong financial profile, a wide range of investment-driven growth
18 opportunities, and robust and sustainable earnings and cash flow. Our
19 strategy consists of a three-part plan (1) to invest in needed infrastructure Petitioner's Exhibit No. 1 Northern Indiana Public Service Company Page 10
1 programs at our utilities to continue serving our customers safely and
2 reliably, (2) to strengthen our financial foundation for access to capital to
3 continue making ongoing investments in service quality, environmental
4 and reliability, and (3) to enhance processes, performance, safety and
5 reliability across our companies to provide improved customer service.
6 Achieving these core objectives ultimately will serve the interests of all of
7 NiSource' s key stakeholders, including customers, employees,
8 communities and financial stakeholders. In order to successfully execute
9 on our vision, NiSource needs to operate from a solid financial
10 foundation, with adequate liquidity and access to capital on reasonable
11 terms to support our ongoing investment in NiSource' s operating
12 companies.
13 Q17. How significant is the infrastructure investment and what is driving it?
14 A17. Much of the infrastructure operated by the NiSource operating companies
15 has been in service for many decades, and significant ongoing investment
16 is required to maintain the systems in order to reliably meet current and
17 long-term customer needs. For NIPSCO' s electric service, this includes
18 ongoing investments in environmental compliance projects and
19 investments in transmission and distribution assets. Ongoing investments Petitioner's Exhibit No. 1 Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC Page 11
1 in NIPSCO's electric distribution system is required as a result of: (1) new
2 delivery infrastructure to serve new customers; (2) public improvements;
3 (3) capacity enhancements; and (4) infrastructure replacements. Targeted
4 transmission investment by NIPSCO individually and through its
5 participation in MISO will continue. NIPSCO continues to balance the
6 need for new investments with the cost to its customers.
7 Q18. Does NIPSCO continue to invest in infrastructure?
8 A18. Yes. NIPSCO invested approximately $360 million in jurisdictional
9 electric infrastructure through the 2017 Historic Base Period, and projects
10 an additional investment of $520 million by the close of the 2019 Forward
11 Test Year.2
12 Q19. Are significant changes to NIPSCO's generation fleet expected as a
13 result of its 2018 Integrated Resource Plan ("IRP")?
14 A19. Yes. On September 19, 2018, in a public meeting with interested
15 stakeholders, NIPSCO announced the preliminary results of its 2018 IRP.
16 The retirement analysis under the IRP currently indicates that NIPSCO
17 will retire Units 17 and 18 at Schahfer in 2023, as was indicated in the 2016
2 The period beginning January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2019. Petitioner's Exhibit No. 1 Northern Indiana Public Service Company Page 12
1 IRP. However, this updated retirement analysis also indicates that Units
2 14 and 15 at Schahfer may retire as early as 2023 and that Unit 12 at
3 Michigan City may also retire as soon as 2028. The earlier retirement of
4 Units 12, 14, and 15 were driven mainly by economics in the wholesale
5 markets. The details about NIPSCO' s IRP, including the key assumptions
6 that were utilized in its formulation, are discussed in greater detail by
7 NIPSCO Witness Augustine.
8 Q20. What are the other fundamental strategic steps for NIPS CO' s electric
9 operations?
10 A20. Constantly monitoring our service and reliability metrics and providing
11 top-tier service will continue to be a priority for us. We are working every
12 day to improve NIPSCO' s customer service delivery and its public and
13 employee safety performance. NIPSCO' s commitment to continuous
14 improvement begins with its customers and NIPSCO is driven to better
15 understand and adapt to customer preferences. For example, one area of
16 concerted focus has been the connection of new customers. By improving
17 our processes, developing employee training and using new technologies,
18 NIPSCO has increased the speed with which new customers are
19 connected. Finally, we know that building a strong leadership team at Petitioner's Exhibit No. 1 Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC Page 13
1 NIPSCO with deep bench strength is critical to having an engaged,
2 diverse and safe employee team. Employee and leader development
3 remain key strategic areas for us.
4 Q21. Please explain the importance to NIPSCO of NiSource maintaining its
5 investment grade credit rating.
6 A21. In order to successfully execute on our vision, NiSource needs to operate
7 from a solid financial foundation, with adequate liquidity and access to
8 capital on reasonable terms to support our ongoing investment in
9 NiSource' s operating companies. Access to capital on reasonable terms is
10 the lifeblood of any capital intensive business and an important objective
11 for NiSource. Access to capital is particularly critical for NiSource because
12 of the need to make ongoing investments in service quality, safety
13 compliance and reliability and the ability to obtain that capital on
14 reasonable terms is important to manage the customer rate impact of such
15 investments. For these reasons, NiSource has been making, and will
16 continue to make, a concerted effort to maintain its improved corporate
17 credit ratings. NIPSCO Witness Rea provides additional detail about the
18 status and importance of access to capital on competitive terms as a driver
19 for NIPSCO' s success. Petitioner's Exhibit No. 1 Northern Indiana Public Service Company Page 14
1 Q22. What is NiSource's current credit rating?
2 A22. NiSource credit ratings with the three rating agencies have continued on a
3 positive trend based on its continued execution of its long-term
4 infrastructure investment plan. As of October 1, 2018, NiSource credit
5 ratings were:
6 Rating Agency Credit Rating Standard and Poor' s BBB+ Fitch BBB Moody's Baa2 7
8 With the separation of CPG, NiSource became a 100% regulated utility
9 holding company, which improved its business risk profile and has in
10 tum driven improved credit ratings. In addition, NiSource has continued
11 to pursue risk reduction as a means to improve both its credit ratings and
12 the sustainability of its customer-driven business model.
13 Q23. Does the regulatory process impact NiSource' s corporate credit rating?
14 A23. Absolutely. Credit rating agencies closely follow and assess regulatory
15 proceedings and their impact on a company's financial condition. To the
16 extent that the NiSource operating companies, including NIPSCO,
17 consistently receive timely and reasonable regulatory treatment, the more Petitioner's Exhibit No. 1 Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC Page 15
1 positive is the perception of NiSource by the rating agencies and the
2 marketplace for capital in general. Specific regulatory outcomes also drive
3 improvements in the NiSource balance sheet and overall financial
4 performance, thereby increasing the likelihood for stabilization or
5 improvement in the corporate credit rating.
6 Finally, I would note that the credit rating agencies, and financial markets
7 in general, understandably are interested in and sensitive to the
8 regulatory process itself, including the degree to which procedures are
9 transparent and understandable, as well as the timeframe within which
10 filings are processed. Financial stakeholders understand these processes
11 and have a sense that if cases are processed within a reasonable time, they
12 have more confidence in a given jurisdiction's regulatory process and its
13 impact on regulated companies they evaluate.
14 Q24. Why is it a NiSource core objective to enhance processes, performance,
15 safety and reliability, and with a high level of customer service?
16 A24. When our services are provided efficiently to our nearly 4 million
17 customers based on appropriate and safe processes, our performance is
18 enhanced because our customers are comfortable that they are receiving Petitioner's Exhibit No. 1 Northern Indiana Public Service Company Page 16
1 the safe and reliable service they expect at a reasonable cost. Customers
2 are entitled to expect responsive communication and access to accurate
3 and timely information about the service they receive. It is therefore
4 critical that our services be delivered in an efficient and transparent way
5 in keeping with those expectations.
6 Q25. How does the NiSource vision apply to NIPSCO?
7 A25. In order to realize our aspiration, we need to successfully execute a long-
8 term, investment-driven plan to modernize our core assets and processes,
9 and our service quality and reliability must be consistent with that
10 provided by America's premier utilities. We also recognize that ongoing
11 investments in areas beyond our hard assets are necessary if we are to
12 become a premier company in our industry. Key among these are
13 investments in our employees and the core processes that support them,
14 so as to ensure a safe, engaged and effective workforce. In meeting these
15 goals, we must balance the need for investments with the impact on the
16 cost to NIPSCO' s customers. NiSource is committed to investing in
17 relationships with all of our stakeholders and to addressing challenges, as
18 well as opportunities, in a manner that is sensitive to the interests of
19 customers, regulators, communities and other key constituencies. In sum, Petitioner's Exhibit No. 1 Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC Page 17
1 if we are to achieve our objectives of safely providing our customers with
2 top-tier reliability and service quality cost effectively and maintaining a
3 solid, financial position, I'm convinced that it is necessary to commit to
4 balanced and consistent investments in all of these areas over the long
5 term. That commitment has resulted in positive impacts for the system
6 and for the overall experience of NIPSCO' s customers. For example, as
7 explained in greater detail by NIPSCO Witness Felton, NIPSCO's
8 reliability indices, CAIDt SAIDt and SAIFI have showed continued
9 improvement since our last rate case. Inclusive of major event days,
10 NIPSCO has achieved a 27% reduction in SAIFI, a 75% reduction in
11 SAIDt and a 65% reduction in CAIDI since our last rate case.
12 Customer Service
13 Q26. What is NIPSCO's customer service goal?
14 A26. NIPSCO's goal is to be the premier utility in Indiana in every aspect of its
15 performance, including interaction with its customers. NIPSCO evaluates
16 its performance with customers using multiple metrics, as discussed
17 below.
18 Q27. What steps has NIPSCO taken to improve customer service. Petitioner's Exhibit No.1 Northern Indiana Public Service Company Page 18
1 A27. NIPSCO collects direct input and feedback from its customers through a
2 range of methods, which is broadly referred to internally as our "Voice of
3 Customer" process. Those feedback mechanisms include the J.D. Power
4 Customer Satisfaction Surveys, MSR Group Surveys, NIPSCO' s
5 Community Advisory Panels, NiSource's My Energy Insights On-line
6 Customer Panels, comments and complaints that are emailed or called
7 into NIPSCO' s Call Center, as well as the Commission's consumer affairs
8 division. Also, we are members of several industry associations and we
9 research best practices that have been demonstrated by those within the
10 utility sector, as well as those outside of our industry.
11 NIPSCO has long taken advantage of feedback from its customers,
12 employees and other stakeholders to uncover trends, and such feedback
13 has served as the primary driver behind many of the operational changes,
14 improvements in customer communications, enhancements to services
15 and added programs and other offerings that have been implemented by
16 the Company. Examples include:
17 • NIPSCO Ambassadors (launched 2009) - A program providing
18 employees with a resource to direct customer inquiries initiated Petitioner's Exhibit No. 1 Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC Page 19
1 through employees to the right resources to provide prompt and
2 accurate answers. The Ambassador Program has now been
3 adopted in the other NiSource companies.
4 • NIPSCO Alerts (launched in 2014) - A program enabling customers
5 to receive alerts regarding outages, updated restoration times, and
6 completion notices via text, email, or phone. NIPSCO Alerts was
7 upgraded in 2015 to permit enhanced features on mobile devices
8 including the ability to report service outages and receive billing
9 reminders through a range of user selectable preference options.
10 As of the end of 2017, more than 310,000 NIPSCO customers now
11 receive e-mail alerts.
12 • Comprehensive Gas & Electric Bill Redesign (2015) - The bill
13 redesign provided an updated, clean, easier to read format and was
14 based on customer input.
15 • Revised Shut Off for Non-Payments Process (2018) - NIPSCO field
16 workers are able to offer customers the option to call Bill Matrix to
17 make a payment to avoid an interruption of their service.
18 NIPSCO has also responded to direct customer feedback by addressing Petitioner's Exhibit No. 1 Northern Indiana Public Service Company Page 20
1 one of the largest historical sources of dissatisfaction among NIPSCO
2 customers - estimated bills. By the end of 2017, NIPSCO completed the
3 replacement of nearly all electric meters with Automated Meter Reading
4 technology. This technology allows NIPSCO to substantially reduce if not
5 eliminate estimated bills for all but the most severe weather periods.
6 NIPSCO also tracks feedback from customers that have been recently
7 connected to assess how the experience went from a customer perspective.
8 The "Net Promoter" score tracks the percentage of customers stating that
9 they would recommend NIPSCO as a service provider based on their
10 experience. While the Net Promoter score is more typically used in
11 competitive business, we think it is valuable to understand how our initial
12 customer experience is perceived and whether customers are satisfied.
13 Q28. NIPS CO' s focus on its customers has resulted in the fewest customer
14 complaints per 1,000 customers at the Commission, and NIPSCO leads
15 major utilities with the fewest justified complaints. Please describe
16 NIPSCO's customer service performance.
17 A28. NIPSCO has continued its strong customer service performance. In 2017,
18 NIPSCO's customer care representatives ("CSRs") handled 1,376,378 calls. Petitioner's Exhibit No. 1 Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC Page 21
1 NIPSCO's Average Speed of Answer (ASA) was 28 seconds and its
2 Abandon Rate was only 2.3%. In 2017, NIPSCO' s First Call Resolution
3 rate was 87%. In 2017, the Customer Satisfaction with CSR rate was 88%.
4 These metrics have improved significantly since our last rate case.
5 Q29. Please describe NIPSCO's customer service facilities.
6 A29. NIPSCO's main customer care facility is located at its headquarters in
7 Merrillville, Indiana and employs 145 CSRs. NIPSCO also maintains a
8 walk-in facility in Gary, Indiana with 11 CSRs that also houses our
9 disaster recovery site. In addition, there are New Business, Builder
10 Developer and Business Link call centers in Merrillville.
11 Q30. Has NIPSCO taken any steps to help customers save energy and reduce
12 their monthly bills?
13 A30. Yes. NIPSCO has taken major steps in helping customers save energy and
14 reduce their monthly bills. From senior leadership to front line
15 employees, NIPSCO has continued to elevate its internal emphasis on
16 energy efficiency. This includes enhanced communication with the
17 statewide stakeholders, including governmental agencies, other utilities
18 and consumer parties. NIPSCO has dedicated staff to energy efficiency Petitioner's Exhibit No. 1 Northern Indiana Public Service Company Page 22
1 measures, and manages the development and implementation of such
2 measures to the benefit of its electric and gas customers. NIPSCO' s
3 electric energy efficiency programs have helped customers save more than
4 1 million megawatt hours from 2010 through June 30, 2018. NIPSCO
5 offers a variety of programs for all customer segments (residential,
6 commercial and industrial) and looks to help customers manage current
7 energy costs and to assist NIPSCO in reducing or deferring future
8 generation needs. NIPSCO's energy efficiency plan for 2019-2021
9 approved by the Commission in Cause No. 45011 includes the programs
10 selected by the 2016 IRP and includes additional programs in order to
11 provide a robust portfolio of cost effective programs. In addition,
12 NIPSCO has specifically tailored programs to assist low income customers
13 and smaller commercial entities. In the settlement agreement reached in
14 Cause No. 45011, NIPSCO, the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer
15 Counselor ("OUCC") and the Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana, Inc.
16 ("CAC") agreed that NIPSCO will continue to work with its Oversight
17 Board to increase savings as available, appropriate and cost effective.
18 NIPSCO appreciates the participation of the Oversight Board, which
19 includes the OUCC and CAC, as well as the NIPSCO Industrial Group, as Petitioner's Exhibit No. 1 Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC Page 23
1 the members assist the Company in providing a portfolio of programs that
2 is beneficial to NIPSCO' s customers.
3 Q31. What steps has NIPSCO taken to help low-income customers?
4 A31. NIPSCO offers a low income energy efficiency weatherization program to
5 both NIPSCO gas and electric customers and proposed a low income
6 appliance replacement program in our electric energy efficiency
7 proceeding. NIPSCO also offers a deposit program that provides a
8 reduction in the total deposit amount for qualified low-income customers.
9 Q32. Is NIPSCO making any additional commitments to its low income
10 customers in this proceeding?
11 A32. Yes. NIPSCO is committing to establish a low income collaborative with
12 interested stakeholders to begin shortly after the filing of this case.
13 NIPSCO believes it is imperative to work with stakeholders in order to
14 establish low income assistance and weatherization programs that meet
15 the needs of low income customers. NIPSCO will work collaboratively
16 with our stakeholders to further develop these programs.
17 This Proceeding
18 Q33. Why is NIPSCO filing this case at this time? Petitioner's Exhibit No.1 Northern Indiana Public Service Company Page 24
1 A33. As discussed in greater detail by NIPSCO Witnesses Hooper and Kelly,
2 NIPSCO is filing this case to (i) reflect the evolution of the market for
3 electricity for NIPSCO as well as for its largest customers in NIPSCO' s
4 service structure (ii) reflect in base rates the recent capital investments into
5 NIPSCO' s electric system, including infrastructure modernization and
6 environmental controls; (iii) revise its depreciation rates to reflect the most
7 recent information regarding planned retirements of its generating units;
8 and (iv) align its rates and charges required to maintain safe and reliable
9 service. NIPSCO' s proposals in this proceeding were made after initial
10 discussion with various stakeholder groups. This filing is balanced,
11 measured and reflective of the needs of our customers and NIPSCO.
12 Q34. What are some of the challenges faced by NIPS CO' s electric operations?
13 A34. NIPSCO is in the process of evolving from being highly reliant on coal-
14 fired generation to facing the prospect of the retirement of those resources
15 in the near term. Despite currently strong economic conditions, NIPSCO
16 electric operations continue to face declining industrial usage driven by
17 the development of customer-owned generation and uncertainty in some
18 industrial markets based on international trade conditions. In addition,
19 the industry is in the midst of a transformation toward increased reliance Petitioner's Exhibit No. 1 Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC Page 25
1 on gas-fired and renewable generation that is reflected in the MISO
2 markets. It is crucial that NIPSCO be in a position to evolve in alignment
3 with this transformation.
4 Q35. Please describe the environmental challenges NIPSCO faces.
5 A35. As discussed in greater detail by NIPSCO Witness Carmichael, regulatory
6 restrictions and/or environmental costs will increase NIPSCO's cost of
7 producing energy, which will impact generation mix, customer demand
8 and NIPSCO's profitability. Compliance costs associated with these
9 requirements could also affect NIPSCO' s cash flow. While
10 implementation of the Clean Power Plan was stayed by the U.S. Supreme
11 Court, earlier this year the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA")
12 initiated a rulemaking to promulgate replacement requirements. The cost
13 impact of any new or amended regulations will depend upon the specific
14 requirements enacted, but compliance with those requirements will likely
15 be costly to NIPSCO and its customers. NIPSCO also is addressing
16 compliance with regulations that address the handling and disposal of
17 coal combustion residuals ("CCR") and may also need to address more
18 stringent effluent limitation guidelines ("ELG") in the foreseeable future. Petitioner's Exhibit No. 1 Northern Indiana Public Service Company Page 26
1 Q36. Please briefly summarize the steps that NIPSCO has taken to address
2 environmental compliance.
3 A36. As discussed in greater detail by NIPSCO Witness Felton, major
4 environmental controls installed since NIPSCO' s last rate case include, but
5 not limited to: (1) installation of ground water monitoring facilities at the
6 Bailly, Michigan City, and Schahfer Generating Stations; (2) installation of
7 both remote ash conveying facilities and material management areas at
8 Michigan City and Schahfer, (3) and closure of the landfill pond at
9 Schahfer in response to address the disposal and handling of CCR.
10 NIPSCO is also engaged in the installation of SCR Catalyst Layers to
11 comply with NIPSCO's NOx Compliance Plan at Units 7, 12 and 14. The
12 ground water monitoring facilities were placed in service prior to the close
13 of the 2017 Historic Base Period, and the remaining investments are
14 expected to be in service prior to the close of the 2019 Forward Test Year.
15 Mr. Felton provides a status update regarding the full list of
16 environmental compliance projects.
17 Overview of NIPSCO's Case-In-Chief
18 Q37. Please identify the witnesses offered by the Company. Petitioner's Exhibit No. 1 Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC Page 27
1 A37. Attachment 1-A identifies NIPSCO's witnesses and the subject matter of
2 their testimony.
3 Notices
4 Q38. Did NIPSCO provide notice of its intent to file an electric rate case in
5 accordance with the Commission's General Administrative Order 2013-
6 5?
7 A38. Yes. Attachment 1-B is a copy of NIPSCO's notice that was hand
8 delivered to the Secretary of the Commission on October 1, 2018, a copy of
9 which was provided to the OUCC and other anticipated intervenors via
10 email transmission. NIPSCO also met with the OUCC and other
11 anticipated intervenors to discuss its filing on numerous occasions prior to
12 the filing.
13 Q39. Will NIPSCO publish notice of the filing of this case in each County
14 where it provides electric service?
15 A39. Yes. Attachment 1-C will be a copy of each of the Publishers' Affidavits
16 associated with the notices published in accordance with the law and
17 Commission practice. This attachment will be organized alphabetically by
18 County, and will be filed with the Commission once all of the Publishers'
19 Affidavits have been received. Petitioner's Exhibit No. 1 Northern Indiana Public Service Company Page 28
1 Q40. Will NIPSCO provide its residential customers with written notice of
2 the relief requested in this proceeding?
3 A40. Yes. Attachment 1-D will be a copy of the written notice provided to
4 residential customers within 45 days of the filing of the petition in this
5 proceeding. This notice will be provided as a bill insert to our residential
6 customers consistent with the Commission's rules. This attachment will
7 be filed with the Commission when available.
8 Q41. Does this conclude your prefiled direct testimony?
9 A41. Yes. VERIFICATION
I, Violet Sistovaris, President of Northern Indiana Public Service Company
LLC, affirm under penalties of perjury that the foregoing representations are true
and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
Violet Sistovans
Date: October 31, 2018 Petitioner's Exhibit No. 1 Attachment 1-A Page 1 of 3
Witness Major Topics
Violet Sistovaris Overview of NIPSCO and its role in President northern Indiana NIPSCO Overview of NIPSCO' s electric operations Overview of NiSource and its vision NIPSCO' s customer service goals Overview of NIPSCO' s case-in-chief Michael Hooper Statutory Requirements Senior Vice President, Regulatory, Overview of Existing Rates Legislative Affairs, and Strategy Drivers for Rate Case NIPSCO Revenue Requirement Proposals Appropriate Return on Used and Useful Assets Paul S. Kelly Changing energy marketplace Vice President, Major Projects New Industrial Service Structure NIPSCO Jennifer L. Shikany Test Year Director of Regulatory Statutory Requirements NIPSCO Requested Rate Relief Revenue Requirement Pro-Forma Adjustments Original Cost Rate Base Required Net Operating Income Depreciation Rates Accounting Issues Clifton E. Scott Overview of Planning Process State Finance Director Forward Test Year Budget and Adjustments NIPSCO Patrick N. Augustine Overview of 2018 Integrated Resource Plan Principal of Energy Practice and impact on retirement decisions Charles River Associates Petitioner's Exhibit No. 1 Attachment 1-A Page2of3
Witness Major Topics
Benjamin Felton Steps NIPSCO has Taken to Control Costs Senior Vice President of NIPSCO Generation Fleet Electric Electric Transmission and Distribution NIPSCO Systems Customer Service and Electric Reliability Programs Investments in Generation and Transmission and Distribution Systems Pro-forma Expense Adjustments Kelly R. Carmichael Major Environmental Regulations and Risk Vice President, Environmental Impact of future environmental NCSC requirements Andrew S. Campbell MISO / Markets Director of Energy Supply and Tariff Changes resulting from proposed Trading service structure NIPSCO Purchased Power Contracts Capacity Demand Response Programs RA Tracker RTO Tracker and Off-System Sales NIPSCO' s PROMOD forecast Certain pro-forma adjustments Susanne M. Taylor NCSC Services to NIPSCO Director, Financial Planning NCSC Cost Allocation NCSC NCSC Budget Support Proposed Adjustments to NCSC Expense Christopher P. Smith NIPSCO' s Wages and Salaries Vice President, Human Resources Incentive Compensation and Benefits NCSC NIPSCO' s Incentive Compensation Adiustment Victor F. Ranalletta Demolition Cost Study Associate Engineer and Project Manager Bums & McDonnell Engineering Co., Inc. Petitioner's Exhibit No. 1 Attachment 1-A Page 3 of 3
Witness Major Topics
John J. Spanos Proposed Depreciation Rates Senior Vice President Depreciation Study Gannett Fleming Valuation and Rate Consultants, LLC Michael D. McCuen NIPSCO' s Expense Adjustments for (1) Director, Income Taxes Federal and State Income Tax and (2) Taxes NCSC other than Income Amortization of ADIT Vincent V. Rea Return on Common Equity Director, Regulatory Finance and Rate of Return Economics Capital Structure and Weighted Average NCSC Cost of Capital Cost of Debt Credit Ratings AmyEfland Weather Normalization Manager of Demand Forecasting Demand Forecast Budget Process Overview NCSC Bickey Rimal Special Studies Utilized in Allocated Class Project Manager Cost of Service Study to Apportion the Concentric Energy Advisors, Inc. Various Categories of Plant and O&M Expenses to Customer Classes J. Stephen Gaske Allocated Class Cost of Service Study Senior Vice President Rate Design Concentric Energy Advisors, Inc. Revenue Proof and Typical Bill Curt A. Westerhausen Principles and Objectives for Designing Director of Regulatory Rates NIPSCO Proposed Rates, Riders and Rules and Regulations Revenue Adjustments Petitioner's Exhibit No. 1 Attachment 1-B
October 1, 2018
RECEIVED Via Hand Delivery 0~7 1 ?!HR Mary M. Becerra INDl.t\\'. ~- : T :JfY Secretary of the Commission -- REGULATORY COMMISSION Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission 101 West Washington Street Suite 1500 East Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
RE: Notice of Intent to File Electric Rate Case
Dear Ms. Becerra:
In accordance with Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission General Administrative Order 2013-5, Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC hereby provides notice of its intent to file an electric rate case pursuant to Ind. Code§ 8-1-2-42.7 on or after October 31, 2018. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns about this notice.
Frank A. Shambo Senior Vice President, Regulatory and Legislative Affairs cc: Via Email Transmission William Fine ([email protected]) Bette J. Dodd ([email protected]) Todd A. Richardson ([email protected]) Joseph Rompala ([email protected]) Jennifer Washburn ([email protected]) Nikki Shoultz ([email protected]) Kristina Wheeler ([email protected]) Jay Brew ([email protected]) Attachment 1-C Cause No. 45159
INDIANA NEWSPAPERS
BENTON Benton Review PO Box 275 Fowler, IN 47944 765-884-1902 [email protected]
CARROLL Carroll County Comet PO Box 26 Flora, IN 46929 57 4-967-4135 [email protected]
DEKALB Garrett Clipper 106 S Randolph PO Box 59 Garrett. IN 46738 260-357-4123 [email protected]
ELKHART Goshen News 114 S Main St Goshen, IN 46526 57 4-533-2151 [email protected]
FULTON Rochester Sentinel PO Box 260 Rochester, IN 46975 574- 223-2111 dsosbe(a)rochsent. com
JASPER Rensselaer Republican PO Box 298 Rensselaer, IN 47978 219-866-5111 [email protected]
KOSCIUSKO Times Union PO Box 1448 Warsaw, IN 46581-3111 574-267-3111 [email protected]
LAGRANGE LaGrange News PO Box 148 LaGrange, IN 46761 260-463-2166 [email protected]
LAKE Post Tribune 1433 E 83rd Ave Merrillville, IN 46410 219-648-3000 FAX- 219-648-3218 [email protected] Attachment 1-C Cause No. 45159
INDIANA NEWSPAPERS
LAPORTE News Dispatch 121 W Michigan Blvd Michigan City, IN 46360 219-874-7211 [email protected]
MARSHALL Pilot News PO Box220 Plymouth, IN 46563 574-936-3101 [email protected]
NEWTON Newton County Enterprise 305 E Graham Street Kentland, IN 47951 219-4 74-5532 [email protected]
NOBLE News-Sun 102 N Main St PO Box39 Kendallville, IN 46755 260-347-0400 [email protected]
PORTER Times 601 45th Ave. Munster, IN 46321 219-933-3292 [email protected]
POSEY Mount Vernon Democrat PO Box 767 Mt Vernon, IN 47620 812-838-4811 [email protected]
PULASKI Pulaski Co Journal PO Box 19 Winamac, IN 46996 574-946-6628 [email protected]
ST JOSEPH South Bend Tribune 225 W Colfax Ave South Bend, IN 46626 574-235-6474 [email protected]
STARKE Starke Co. Leader 21 N Main St Knox, IN 46534 574-772-2101 [email protected]
STEUBEN Herald Republican PO Box 180 Angola, IN 46703 260-665-3117 legals(@kpcmedia.com Attachment 1-C Cause No. 45159
INDIANA NEWSPAPERS
WARREN Williamsport Review Republican PO Box 116 Williamsport, IN 47993 765-762-3322 FAX- 765-762-6418 fcnhembree@sbcq lobal .net
WHITE Monticello Herald Journal 114 S Main Street Monticello, IN 47960 574-573-5121 [email protected] Form Prescribed by State Board of Accounts General Form No. 99P (Revised 1995) Nisource - NIPSCO To: The Benton Review P.O. Box 275, Fowler, Indiana 47944 Cause No. 45159 ______Fed. ID: 45-2211406 PUBLISHER'S CLAIM LINE COUNT Display Matter (Must not exceed two actual lines, neither of which shall total more than four solid lines of type in which the body of the advertisement is set) - - number of equivalent lines ...... ____ _ Head - number of lines ...... _____ Body-number of lines ...... '._...... ____ Tail - number of lines ...... ~ ...... _____ Total number of lines in notice ...... _____ COMPUTATION OF CHARGES _49_ lines, _1_ columns wide eqmils _49_ equivalent lines at _ .4334_ cents per line $_21.24 Additional charge for notices containing rule or tabular work .(50 percent of above amount) ...... : ...... ·...... $___ _ Charge for extra proofs of publication ($1.00 for each proof in excess of two) ...... ·...... :...... $____ _
TOTALAMOUNT OF CLAIM ...... $_21.24 DATA FOR COMPUTING COST ...... Width of single column: 10.6 picas Size of type: 8 point Pursuant to the provisions and penalties of Chapter 155, Acts 1953, I hereby certify that the foregoing account is just and correct, that the amount claimed is legally due, after allowing all just credits, and that no part of the same has been paid. PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT . Personally appeared before me, a notary public in and for said county and state, the undersigned Don Hurd who, being duly sworn, says that he is publisher of the Benton Review newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the English language in the town of Fowler in state and county aforesaid, and that the printed matter attached hereto is a true copy, which was duly published in said paper for •:. ~'.;'.-::~6it~JtHf:; :·:: ·.:<~~i&::~fij~~1~:i;~z:) __l_time(s) ______..., the dates of publication being as follows: PetitionqfN
•5!'.it.-~~ty:f_~egul:-_..tiry;~i~.l\l·• .~~~,c~i!EL ;j{/30•:: ' • . ~~~pixlp· •. , .. ' . mission ("Ccimmisiion''.) in Cause: :· . ' ...~ • . .. . •. : .. . . • i ·'.' ·. State of Indiana, County of Carroll, ss: BEFORE ME, the undersigned personally appeared SUSAN SCHOLL who, being duly sworn according to law, upon her oath declares that she is EDITOR of THE CARROLL COUNTY COMET, a newspaper of general circulation, published in the City of Delphi in said County; that the notice hereto attached was published in said newspaper for 1 time(s) on a stated day (Wednesday), which publication was on the 14th day of November, 2018, and the said Susan Scholl further declares that fee for said publication hereunto annexed, amO\lllting to the sum of $63.44, is corre~t, according to our current established rate. The· Comet has a website and this public notice was posted on the same day it ublished in then
SWORN TO and subscribed before me, this 14th day of November, 2018. · Witness my hand and official seal hereto affixed, at Flora, in said county, Indiana. f\~f, 0 ~. t~~Randle - . . - Notary Public
• I i Form Prescribed by Tax ID 35-0436930 State Board of Accounts To: KPC Media Group Inc P.O. Box 39, KENDALLVILLE, IN 46755 PUBLISHERS OF GARRETT CLIPPER Private Legal Advertising (Payment not from public treasury) PUBLISHER'S CLAIM Advertiser: NISOURCE CORPORATE SERVICES COMPUTATION OF CHARGE 245.0 words, at 0.3000 cents per word ($6.60 minimum charge). (This charge is applied at the discretion of the publisher to all legal advertising copy which does not conform to the usual standrads of size and space.)
Charge for extra proofs of publication ($1.00 for each proof in excess of2)
Data for computing cost: Width of single column - 9.9 ems number of insertions: 1 Total Amount of Claim$73.50 1 insertion $.30 per word, 2 insertions $.40, 3 insertions $.50
"Pursuant to the provisions and penalties of Chapter 155, Act 1953, (s)he further says that the foregoing account is just and correct,that the amount claimed is legally due, after allowing all just credits, and that no part of the same has been paid"
Date: 11/13/2018 LANETTE MCGUIRE Ad#: 2054806 Legal Clerk NISOURCE CORPORATE SERVICES LEGAL NOTICE Cause No. 45159 PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT Petition of Northern Indiana Public DEKALB County Service Company LLC purusant to Ind. Code §§ 8-1-2-42.7, 8-1-2-61 State of Indiana} SS: and, Ind. Code § 8-1-2.5-6 for (1) authority to modify its rates and charges for electric utility service Personally appeared before me. a notary public in and for said through a phase in of rates; (2) county and state, the undersigned LANETTE MCGUIRE who being approval of new schedules of rates duly sworn said that (s)he is of competent age and is Legal Clerk and charges, general rules and of KPC Media Group Inc, publisher of a daily newspaper in regulations, and riders; (3) approv~ of revised Common and Electric Kendallville, county ofNoble, State oflndiana, a weekly Depreciation rates applicable to Its newspaper in Ligonier, county of Noble, State of Indiana, a weekly electric plant in service; (4) approval newspaper in Albion, county of Noble, State oflndiana, a daily of necessary and appropriate ac counting relief; and (5) approval of a newspaper in Auburn, county of DeKalb, State of Indiana, a daily new service structure for Industrial newspaper in Angola, county of Steuben, State of Indiana, a rates. weekly newspaper in Garrett, county of DeKalb, State of Indiana, Notice is hereby given that on October 31, 2018, Northern Indiana Butler a weekly newspaper in Butler, county of DeKalb, State of Public Service Company LLC (" Indiana, a weekly paper in Huntertown, county of Allen, State of NIPSCO") filed a Petition with the Indiana, a weekly paper in Churubusco, county of Whitley, State of Indiana Utility Regulatory Commis sion ("Commission") in Cause No. Indiana and which during that time have been newspapers of general 45159 for authority to modify Its rates circulation, having bona fide paid circulations, printed in the English and charges for electric utility service language and entered, authorized and accepted by the post office · through a phase in of rates, and for approval of: (1) new schedules of department of the United States of America as mailable matter of the rates and charges, general rules and second-class as defined by the Act of Congress of the United States regulations and riders; (2) revised on March 3, 1879, and that the printed matter attached is a true copy, common and electric depreciation rates applicable to its electric plant in which was duly published in said newspaper 1 times, service; (3) necessary and appropri the dates ,fpublicati being as follows: sir.'"\\\\~\11 111111 ate accounting relief; and (4) a new 11/13/2018, ~~v service structure for Industrial rates. ,#' 'lv/'111/. A copy of the Verified Petition and •••• •••••.. i other submissions in this proceeding are on file with the Commission, PNC Center, 101 West Washington Street, :;:;-. . __, Suite 1500 East, Indianapolis, Indi , . a ana 46204. The telephone number of Notary Public; __--/-~...L.&..!.-?f,'-:-IY.~;.¥H:::::,,"""'1~~~.:..-t,,,-.S the Commission is (317) 232-2701. My commission expires: ::: Anyone wishing to protest, challenge, or intervene in this action may do so by contacting the Commission. ''JJ vIo~ ',!\#-:: GC,2054806, 11 /13,hspaxlp '11,ll,1m,,"''" AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF INDIANA
County of Elkhart I i City of Goshen · ad# 1499 Goshen News Fed ID# 31-1498625
ISSUED:
The subscriber; being duly sworn, deposes and says that she is the said !3renda Donat of THE GOSHEN NEWS and that the foregoing notice for
was published i·n said newspaper in one editions of said newspaper issued on 11/13/18
Cost: 61.56
i SUBSCRIBED A,ND SWORN BEFORE ME ON THIS DAY: November 13, 2018 !
N0 tary p U IC , J ~~1 2~i'3~
My Commissior:, Expires March 02, 2019 Commission # 0624036 State of Indiana ) ) ss: _Fulton_ County )
Personally appeared before me, a notary public in and for said county and state, the undersigned Sarah 0. Wilson who, being duly sworn, says that she is Publisher of THE ROCHESTER SENTINEL newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the English language in the (city) (town) of Rochester in state and county afore-said, and that the printed matter attached hereto is a true copy, which was duly published in said paper for 1 time(s),the date(s) of publication being as follows: November 9, 2018
Sarah 0. Wilson Publisher
Subscribed and sworn to before me the·
On this 9th day of November 2018
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A resident of Fulton Co.
My commission expires: 02/11/2023 , tgr (1} i:!S•ll!l!if , ~d:£~,a,(gei;,: , lr!ifff!If n~w. ~~He~r~~1~t~1 ·· and}egu[atiP{lfil ),., . \' APPi=IOVAL'OF' 1'1" . AND '.ELECT:RI , ·, i · ~Pi:>lipabie ioJt~ " · . 1· Printer's Fee: $60.00 · iiic.e; (~).aP,pr · · 1 appr,9priate ~ ;· :AN!;}- (q),appr "''stri.ictllre for,. i. · Nottcetii neia ' 6cto6er 31' 2 iti'diana/P.u • · LLC f'Nl~,$90: . Witfi the li:ii;liaria Ctimi"(lls~iQJJ r . Cause No:'45159 ·, IJ!Qd(ty,Jfft~te~ in ~le~trlqll pnase'1n· . al ,of: (t}n.ew sc . . . tes. and charge11icl;leneni.I. ruh,is.. ancl · r~~~j~tlo,~5- ~-~~}l.de;rs . ·. commomand electric. iioii rateii' ap~iicahle t , plant in sei:v!ce; (~),nec~~s)\!Y ;:..•. and appropriate accounting relief; Md (4Y a ,new service strucMe • ,. for Industrial rates" 1>,. copy oJ the~ ·, · . \teri~eg Petit19r\: a,n.d ot!\er si.Jbm\s~1 sioris..in.this proceeding ·1;1re.Q.F1, 11!9,· w1t11'the'¢omm1~~1ti'n/R~Qc:lilnt~i:., . 101 West Washington:Sm"et, ·SyIte 1fi0
STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF JASPER
Cause No. 45159 The undersigned, Brittany Shedrow, Legal Advertising Clerk of THE RENSSELAER Legal #18-334RR REPUBLICAN, a weekly newspaper of general circulation, printed in the English language and published in Kentland, Indiana in said county; does hereby certify that the advertisement attached hereto NiSource is a true copy, which was duly published in said Publisher's Fee: $82.02 paper for 1week(s), successively, the first of which publication was on the 11th day of November and (ATTACH COPY OF AD) the last on the 11 th day of November, 2018. In addition, this Newspaper has a website and this public notice was posted on the same day as it was published in the newspaper.
Dated this 4th day of Februi:i'ry, 2019.
ls/Brittany Shedrow, Legal Advertising Manager chargesforeactrlcutllltyser vicethraughaphaselnofratas, and for approval of: {1) new schedules cf rates andohargas, general rules and regulations !~~ ~~e8~i/i?J:;;,i~~iadt1~~";::l~~ appllcabletoilso!ectrlcplantin servtce; (3) necessary and ap,-: propriateaccauntlngrelf&f;and {4) a nawservlce structurafor Industrial rates. A copy of the Verified Petition amt olhersub misslons In this proceeding are on flle with the Commission, PNC Co,nter, 101 Wut Wash• lngton Street, Suite 1500 East, Jndlanapolls, lndtana 46204, The telephone number of the Com· mlssloo Is (317) 232•2701. An'/• one wishing to protest, ehal• longo, orlnter1ene io th!s a,:tlop ma'{ do so by contacting tho Comm!sslon, hspaxlp AFFIDAVIT Kosciusko County State of Indiana ~ SS:
Personally appeared before me, a notary public and for said county and state, the undersigned Jessica Rodriguez, who being duly sworn says that she is of competent age and is comptroller of the
WARSAW TIMES-UNION a daily newspaper which for at least five (5) consecutive years has been ..· .·...... •. .. .c~tr~i:a~~~r~; ~> ...·...... , .. •.· ...... published in the city of Warsaw, county of Kosciusko, State of Indiana, and ·
t7)c2£ui:.~__,. ~-(,(M,,J Notary' Public
Laura Sowers My Commission expires June 1, 2026 Resident of Kosciusko County
Printer's Fee, $ 4? {) ~'1:> PROOF OF PUBLICATION State of Indiana ) . ) SS: County of LaGrange ...... )
Before me, a Notary Public in and for the County of LaGrange and State of Indiana, personally appeared Guy F. Thompson being duly sworn upon oath, deposes and says that he is the Editor of The LaGrange News. per_repres.enting the Democrat party, one of the two aving the highest votes in the last general election 6unty and state, a public;,n?\NSpaper of general cir in LaGnmge County, State o.f Indiana, printed in the anguage and printed alid publjshed:Weekly in the LaGrange, township of Bloomfield,.· ail. in LaGrange tate of'.lndiana and that said .tiew~paper has been ,continuously for more than five years last past, in n,'county and state; that the notice of public1:1tion, a . bf which is hereto annexed, wa(duly published in ~paper, :for l insertions, which· publications de as follows:
day of
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id publications were made in full compli- media group. · Legal Notice cause No. 45159 PETITCN OF NC)RTHEiRN HNDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY I.LC PURSU ANTTO IND. CODE §§ 8--1- .2-42.7, 8+2-61 AND, IND. CODE § 8+2.5-6 FOR {1) .AUTIHORllY TO MODIFY ITS RATES AND CHARGES FOR ELECTRIC .lJltL ITV SERVICE THROUGH A PHASE lN OF RATES; {2) APPROVAL OF NEW SCHEDULES OF RATES AND CHARGES, GENERAit. RUES AND REGULA TIONS, AND mo,ERS,; (3) APPROVAL •OF REVISED COMMON ANID ELECTRIC DEPRECIA1110Ni !RATES AP PI.JCA81..ETO 111'S ELECTRIC PILANT IN SERVtCE; (4) AP PROVAL OF NECIESSARY AND APPROP·RIA'iFf AC COUNTIN•G RELIEF; AND {5) APPROVAL OF A NEW SIERVllCE STRUCTURE FOR INIDUSTRIAL RA'l'l:S. Notice ts her,ehy given tl'Dat on October 31, 201s, fN!orthem nndl ana PUibllc service company LLC ('NIPSCO") flied a PetltlOJl with the nncllana utility 11:egulatoay commission rcommisslon") iii cause No. 45159 for alltllorirt to modt1V Its rates ancl •Charges for electrlc 1.ttlluty seMce tl'Drougri a phase In of rates, and for ap proval of: (1) new sched ules of rates and charges, general rules and regula iilons an
Chicago Tribune - chicagotribune.com 160 N Stetson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 222-2222 - Fax: (312) 222-4014 AFF.P Legal, Notice Cau$e No .. 4$159
Affidavit of PubHcation
STATE OF INOIANA} l,.egs! Nc;itTpe.; COUNTY Of LA PORTE} ·(:)ai:lsJ:1. N1;fr4!?1li~ PetltiorrofNbrthetrt lndfana:PubUc SeKitce Company LLC PURSUANTTO. INb, CODE ~'.§)$;1-2;.4Z.7; M:-A-!?1. anci'. lNO, CQPE; § a-1~?,JN,f'fi;>f{1},al!th9r!tyfqr(l@ify it~ rates and ,charges for electrtc:utility s.ervice'.lhrougb a.p\Ya$e: in Of rate:S; '(2) approval ofnew ...... ·...... ·...... ··· . ..• si;;l\!3dutes. ot tati=is and qtJi:irges,:geheral:roles and teg(iiations,AND :RIDERS; (3} That she rs Customer Service Clerk of the. The News ·APPR.OYA.L.of, revised'OQMMQN ANP Dispafohr a DaUy of general clrculattcm, printed ELEOTRJ¢: Depreciation rafos appll~ble to Its :e.leotric planf in ser,i:ice;,(4) approv;;il newspaper d . . .. and ,published in Michig~:m City, La Porte County, Indiana; that foe publfoatloit, a copy 'of whfoh is attached her~toj. oei:e$sary iirid appropriate Acc6uNfiMG RELIEF;.• AN0i{5) appmval pf;;i ne:w service struc\ute fo(indOsWil fates, .was pupijsh13dlp tr1e $c:!ici iJl:lW,spjpE,rQJi the ·folJowihg ... N6(ic.e ts here.byQiV,en that on •October $1., ~Ota, NP.· n, !m:liana pt.1blic;; S.ewice Company LLC (''.NIPSt:C:•)ti(e:d aJ;ietltion wlffi the] . a utility f{eg,uJafocy November15, 2018 9qtnrni¢S:icil:\ ('.'Cqmroissii:in"fin Cause i•h 451'59lorauthority ta tilodil'y'lts rates and charg13s:f<>relectrlc µti!!ty $elY!¢e tlJr<>ugh $ pfiii\M,li:'! pff!!.~~s. al'\!i ror a)lptow11 of:: (U n.ew schedules, oftates,:and .charges, gemital rt.1les and regulatlons:and' rld!!lrs: mr..eViMd q9mi'tlon and etectr1c'depredatiori rates app'ik:abteJo :ns;e1ectric,plant fn $erVlce; (3) ne:cess11ry and spproprlah~ a,ccct.1,mting reliE:if: ?nd' (4) a: !WW Publi$h'er's Fee: $· 1$:5,25 se'ivice slrtlcturefor'lnclusfrlal rates. A copy of: tbeVetifted P!'liilion and other Sl!bm1ssions in this proceeding ate on fife with the commission, PNC·Cehter; 1d1 Thi;tL$ald new_spgperwas JE.'3gularly issued aqq circulated w~st Washington Street, 'S.µite 1~00 fa1st'" lridianapolis;, :111diaiia 4620.4. the on th.ose dates. · · telephone number ofthe comm.lssion is {317),2~2~2701. AiiY¢hEi .Wi~hl(lg tP protest, chaliengl:l, ◊r · .· SIGNED: intervene inlhis action may do so by'conisctint:rthe Cbmmi:ssion. , ~An HSPAXL;P . . 2uJ?.R .~) ·-~ .& 1 k? 0tt
Subscribed .to arid sworn.lo me this 15th day: ofNovember 20H3.
DEBBIE MCCALL NiSource Cc>rporate Services 1SQ VY. Market Street, Suite Mo lndiJ:ma;ppfisJ IN 46204 Prescribed by State Board of Accounts . ;;_ · General Form No. 99P (Rev. 2009}
NiSOURCE CORPORATE SERVICES To: PILOT NEWS Marshall County, Indiana Plymouth, Indiana Federal ID# 35-2201618
77
77
DATA FOR COMPUTING COST Width of single column in picas Size of type 8 Nu~ber ?fjnsertions 1
Plan Commission Pursuant to the provisions and penalties of le· 5~ 11-1 b-1, .1 hereby certify that the foregoing account is just and correct, that the amount claimed is legally due, after allowing all just credits, and that no part of the same has been paid.
I also certify that the printed matter attached hereto is a true copy, of the ~ame polumn width and type size, which was duly published in said paper 1 time(s), the dates of e~qlic~tion being as follows: 11/8/18 . . •. , . ~;;- .• :? •:. . . Additionally, the statement checked below is true and correct: ______Newspaper does not have a Web site. X Newspaper has a Web site and this public notice was posted;bn:tn~'isame day as it was published in the newspaper. ______Newspaper has a Web site, but due to technical problem or ~:rr6ti:p;~blic notice was posted on "l"". -~• ... ! ,...1 Newspaper has a Web site but refuses to post the public no~ i. ~A-\~
Date: NOVEMBER 8, 2018 Signature ---·-~---"''-----J--=.j:;....._ ___ PROOF OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF IN DIANA ) COUNTY OF NEWTON )
Legal Notice
The undersigned, Brittany Shedrow, Legal Advertising Clerk of THE NEWTON COUNTY Legal #18-252 NCE ENTERPRISE, a weekly newspaper of general circulation, printed in the English language and NiSource Corporation published in Kentland, Indiana in said county; does hereby certify that the advertisement attached hereto Publisher's Fee: $176.32 is a true copy, which was duly published in said paper for 1 week(s), successively, the first of which (ATTACI INDIANA LEGALS publication was on the 28th day of November and the last on the 28th day of November, 2018. 18-252 NCE MC 11/28 18-252 MC 11/14 In addition, this Newspaper has a website and this , Legal Notice public notice was posted Ol') the same day as it was published in the newspaper. Cause No. 45159 PETITION OF NORTHERN IN DIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COM Dated this 3rd day of December, 2018. PANY LLC PURSUANT TO IND, CODE§§ 8-1-2-42.7, B-1-2-61 AND, IND, CODE § B-1-2,5-6 FOR (1) AUTHORITY TO MODI FY ITS RATES AND CHARGES ls/Brittany Shedrow, Legal Advertising Manager FOR ELECTRIC UTILITY SER VICE THROUGH A PHASE IN OF RATES; (2) APPROVAL OF NEW SCHEDULES OF RATES AND CHARGES, GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS, AND RIDERS; (3) APPROVAL OF REVISED COMMON AND ELECTRIC DEPRECIATION RATES APPLICABLE TO ITS ELECTRIC PLANT IN SER VICE; (4) APPROVAL OF NE CESSARY AND APPROPRI ATE ACCOUNTING RELIEF; ~~~t%t~~~~~~s~: ~~~ INDUSTRIAL RATES. Notice is hereby given that on October 31, 2018, Northern Indi ana Public Service Company LLC ("NIPSCO') filed a Petition with the Indiana Utility Regulat ory Commission ("Commission") in Cause No. 45159 for author ity· lo modify its rates and charges for electric utility ser vice through a phase in of rates, and for approval of: (1) new schedules of rates and charges, general rules and regulations and riders; (2) revised common and electric depreciation rates applicable to its electric plant in service; (3) necessary and ap propriate accounting relief; and (4) a new service structure for Industrial rates. A copy of the Verified Petition and other sub missions in this proceeding are on file with the Commission, PNC Center, 101 West Wash ington Street, Suite 1500 East, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. The telephone number of the ·com mission is (317) 232-2701, Any one wishing to protest, chal lenge, or intervene in this action may do so by contacting the Commission. hspaxlp Fann Prescribed by Tax ID 35-0436930 State Board of Accounts To: KPC Media Group Inc P.O. Box 39, KENDALLVILLE, IN 46755 PUBLISHERS OF THE NEWS SUN Private Legal Advertising (Payment not from public treasury) PUBLISHER'S CLAIM Advertiser: NiSOURCE CORPORATE SERVICES COMPUTATION OF CHARGE 245.0 words, at 0.3000 cents per word ($6.60 minimum charge). (This charge is applied at the discretion of the publisher to all legal advertising copy which does not conform to the usual standrads of size and space.)
Charge for extra proofs of publication ($1.00 for each proof in excess of2)
Data for computing cost: Width of single column - 9.9 ems number of insertions: 1 Total Amount ofClaim$73.50 1 insertior --~ " ;naMtions $.40, 3 insertions $.50
"Pursuar , (s)he further says that the foregoing account is just and correct,tl st credits, and that no part of the same has been paid"
Date: 11, Ad#: 2054805 LEGAL NOTICE NiSOURCE CORPORATE SERVICES P ftl Cause No. 451 59 Se~~o~ of Northern Indiana Public 'S AFFIDAVIT Ind. Code o§fa~\ ~LC pursuant to County and, Ind. Code - - -42.7, 8-1-2-61 authority to moj 8·!-2.5-6 for (1) diana} SS: I :or helect; ~~ili;:tes:r-::~i ~~~~~~s Personally appeared before me. a notary public in and for said approval of ~e:esc~:d~~ rates; (2) and . charges es of rates county and state, the undersigned LANETTE MCGUIRE who being regulations, a~d gri~1:,~~I (3ru) les and duly sworn said that (s)he is of competent age and is Legal Clerk of revised Com ' approval of KPC Media Group Inc, publisher of a daily newspaper in Depreciation r mon ~nd Electric electric plant i:~s ~pphcable to its Kendallville, county of Noble, State oflndiana, a weekly of necessary an~rvice; (4) ~pproval newspaper in Ligonier, county of Noble, State of Indiana, a weekly counting relief· and (;Jppropnate ac newspaper in Albion, county of Noble, State of Indiana, a daily new service ~ approval of a rates. tructure for industrial newspaper in Auburn, county of DeKalb, State oflndiana, a daily Notice is hereb . newspaper in Angola, county of Steuben, State of Indiana, a October 31 2018 Y given that on weekly newspaper in Garrett, county ofDeKiµb, State of Indiana, Public ser:..ic ' Northern Indiana NIPSCO") fll~ Com~~ny LLC (" Butler a weekly newspaper in Butler,' county of DeKalb, State of Indiana Utirty Ra Petition with the Indiana, a weekly paper in Huntertown, county of Allen, State of • 1 egulatory c . s1on ("Commission") . C ommis- Indiana, a weekly paper in Churubusco, county of Whitley, State of 45159 for auth . in . ause No. Indiana and which during that time have bee~ newspapers ·of general ;~~u~ia~e;h:~:~~~~f ~\iii~e~~= circulation, having bona fide paid circulatio!ls, printed in the English · approval of• (1) 0 rates, and for language and entered, authorized and accepted by tlie post office rates and char new schedules of regulations ~es,_ general rules and department of the United States of America as mailable matter of the common an adn el ndtre.rs; (2) revised second-class as defined by the Act of Congress of the United States ec Ic depr · ti rates applicable to .1 1 . ecia on on March 3, 1879, and that the printed ma~er. attached is a true copy, service· (3) 1s e ectnc plant in , necessary and which was duly published in said newspaper I times, ate ~ccounting relief; and (4iproprl- . the dates of P. lica · n being as follows: ~,,,,,\\\\\\11110,,, sezice structure for Industrial ~a~:: 11/13/2018 ,§'~ PU ,r!'"h other~~bifs~~in~~~fie~ Petition and ,.... ~·•' .... ···•·'-· 'i are on file with the C th1s_pr?ceeding /. Center, 101 West om:111ss1on, PNC Suite 1500 E Washington Street ast lndi 1· ' ana 46204 Th t' 1 anapo 1s, lndi- the Commissi:n ~ ephone number of Anyone Wishin to s (317) 232-2701. or intervene in ~his pro;.est, challenge, by contacting the Coamcm10,n :"ay do so ssIon. NS,2054805, 11/13,hspaxlp Prescribed by State Board of Accounts General Form No. 99P (Rev. 2009A)
. ~ .... -~ , :N,~s\!.Ct:&. .U!r:pora...4. ...;;J,, I/I '([IS To The TI~•""'" Comp,oy ·tttft::: t~'fI~at~f~~t:19/: - .:_ ; J (Governmental Umt) PETITION . OF NORTHl:RN INDF, ~lit PLiE!LIC:;!l~flV.l<;;E,:,.CQ.M·:ity, Indiana 1111 Glendale Blvd., Valparaiso, IN 46383 l'l' YLLC-PURSUANTTO" IND.: · •-•· .§§' ,.;.s,1:-~-~2;1,, •,a;1.z-s1 · IND. CODE§ 8,1-_2.S-6.FOR 1- , UTHORITY TO MODI_FY ITS PUBLISHER'S CLAIM ff4[ES _AND _ CHARGES _FOR -- TRIC. : UTILJ:!Y _SERVICE UGH 'l •·A \PHASE· ··IN •C'·,OF 2 S l;IEDULESi ;( )-. A!:'P-ROVAI,:.;•·:OF, · RA'FES' m=,- NEY'(.AND· ster (Must not exceed two actual lines • neither of wh ·,ch shall '¢H%RGES, . GENl;RAL RULES ore than four solid lines of the type in which the body of the AlfD,•. REGULATIONS, ._ ANO. . t· t) b f · I ti· · s; (3) 'APPROVAL OF· RE•. ,semen Is se -- num er o equ,va en mes · >CO_MMQN.AND, ELEGTFUC, mber of lines ECIATION -RAT.ES APPl:F ·E TO iTS'.ELECTfllC:PLANT ber of lines VIQE; (4) APP.RQVAL,O,F_ber fl'1nes ARY AND· APPROPRF O ------Q.Ci,)UNJINQ;f!ELIEl;;•AND ,number of lines in notice ______- - _____ ------RQVAL ~oF·ANEW SERV, . ··················-········ RUCTURE - FOR -INDUS•: ATES. . . . '-: ... ------OF CHARGES ( I lr",0. . s, .... /...... columns wide equals .:5..~ ..... equivalent lines at 4.00 ,per line ------· $ ../1.&..:.r?..P.. harges for notices containing rule or tabular work (50 per cent Online Charge ' ve amount) ______$10.00 r! extra proofs of publication ($1.00 for each proof in excess ,; )
TAL AMOUNT OF CLAIM------______$ 20.??..~.Q.Q; dµ~tri _._ ____ • PUTING COST Pe\itioi:Hmd _et __ . _ 20 gf 3'85fo this':Pr!'>c~edin,~ are Q!l file w!th·the gle column in picas 9p4 Size of type 7.0 point. _Comm1~s1on;,,,,,PNC c;~nter,,., 101 . . l WesfWsisfifflgtiin, StreetfSu\tidsoo mserhons ...... :.E , -Indian.a 46204. · 0na I also certify that the printed matter attached hereto is a true copy, of the same column width and type size, which was duly published in said paper ...... i...... times. The dates of publication being as follows: ...... Alo v.-er.v.1:.b..et.:...... ~..... z.o. .12...... Additionally, the statement checked below is true and correct: ...... Newspaper does not have a Web site . ..X.. Newspaper has a Web site and this public notice was posted on the same day as it was published in the newspaper...... Newspaper has a Web site, but due to technical problem or error, public notice was posted on ...... Newspaper has a Web site but refuses to post the public notice. - "'.!.....! Nicole L. Muscari ...... ::1~ ...... ~ ...... Prescribed by State Board of Accounts General Form No. 99P (Rev. 2009) .Legal. #9806 .Ni.Source.Corporate .. To Mount Vernon Democrat (Governmental Unit) P.O. Box 767 Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 ...... Posey County, Indiana. PUBLISHER'S CLAIM LINE COUNT w a::: Display Master (Must not exceed two actual lines, neither of which shall w total more than four solid lines of the type in which the body of the I advertisement Is set) -- number of equivalent lines 1-z Head -- number of lines w Body -- number of lines ~ Tail -- number of lines w CJ) Total number of lines in notice .48 ...... w~ COMPUTATION OF CHARGES :!L .... lines, L ...... columns wide equals 1!3..... equivalent lines at .-.41~L 6<( cents per line $ LL .~U~ ...... 0 Additional charges for notices containing rule or tabular work (50 per cent >- of above amount) 0.. Charge for extra proofs of publication ($1.00 for each proof in excess 0 (.) of two) I TOTAL AMOUNT OF CLAIM $ .?.'.:~.~...... (.) DATA FOR COMPUTING COST <(~ Width of single column in picas: 9p4 Size of type: 7 point. Number of insertions ..1 ...... Pursuant to the provisions and penalties of IC 5-11-10-1, I hereby certify thatthe foregoing account is just and correct, that the amount claimed is legally due, after allowing all just credits, and that no part of the same has been paid. . I also certify t~at th~ prin~ed matt~r attached hereto i~ a true copy, of the sam~ c~lumn ~idth and type size, which was duly pubhshed in said paper ...... times. The dates of publication being as follows: November 14 ...... ~...... ~...... ,...... November 14 2018 Ad Manager , Date ...... , ...... Title ...... ATTACH COPY OF ADVERTISEMENT HERE Legal 9806 hspaxlp LEGAL NOTICE Cause No. 45159 Petition of Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC Pur suant to Ind. Code §§ 8-1-2-42.7, 8-1-2-61 And, Ind. Code § B-1-2.5- 6 For (1) Authority to modify Its rates and charges for Electric Utility Ser vice through a phase in of rates; (2) approval of new schedules of rates and charges, general rules and reg ulations, and riders; (3) Approval of revised common and electric depre ciation rates applicable to its elec tric plant In service; (4) Approval of necessary and appropriate account ing relief; and (5) Approval of a new service structure for Industrial rates. Notice is hereby given that on October 31, 2018, Northern Indi ana Public Service Company LLC ("NIPSCO") flied a Petition with the Indiana U~illty_ Regulatory Commis sion. ("Commission") In Cause· No. 45159 for authority to modify its rates and charges for electric utility service through a phase in of rates, and for approval of: (1) new sched ules of rates and charges, general rules and regulations and riders; (2) revised common and electric depre ciation rates applicable to its elec tric plant In service; (3) necessary and appropriate accounting relief; and (4) a new service structure for Industrial rates. A copy of the Veri fied Petition and other submissions In this proceeding are on file with the Commission, PNC Center, 101 West Washington Street, Suite 1500 East, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. The telephone number of the Com mission is (317) 232-2701. Anyone wishing to protest, challenge, or in tervene In this action may do so by contacting the Commission. Nov. 14 hspaxlp Non-Governmental Legal Advertising Bill/ Proof of Publication Proof of Publication Publisher's Certificate i of Indiana } SS· 1ty of Pulaski · first duly swon1 upon his oath, deposes and says thathe is lblisher of the Pulaski County Journal, a weekly newspaper I • neral Circulation, printed;' and published in the English 1ge in the Town of Winamac, Pulaski County, Indiana. :his no~ a true copy of_ w~ich is at~ached hereto, was ,hed (~ (two) (three) times to-wit on: · . // - J'-f.- 18:i 1ally, the statement checked below is true and correQt: 1"·k~vspaper does not have a Web site'. Newspaper has a Web site and this public notice was posted on the same day as it was published in the newspaper. · Newspaper has a Web site, but due to technical problem or error, public notice was posted ori. · Newspaper has a Web site but refuses to post the public notice. ;her's Fee: ------' ' ~ ew~:~~~ -. -~p~1S'~:· ·::~:,' .-~~-~ .. .' '·:_ :_:... ., '_!cN: '·:· .~: _ _··.:-: ---~-!--= --:•:.,c.-\:-:-:- ::·-:c-_--'.'.':-"";5 .. ."".'I;_ ;a:,_, - Allen Moczygeniba,.CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri. The American Angus Association, with more than its enti 25 ,000 active adult .and junior members, is the largest beef Certifij breed association in the world. Its computerized records membj include detailed infonnatiori on over 18 million registered best rul Angus .. · · · · for the/ · · . . Public Noti I --,1 . . .·· NOTICE .. . ··... ' . Pursuant to Indiana Code§ 6-1.1-20-5, notice is hereby givem that the i Board of Trustees of the Monterey-Tippecanoe Township Public Library has public hil preliminarily determined to issue bonds in one or more series in the aggregate House, I amount of $495,000 to fund the following proposed renovation of arid im ligate lhJ provements to Montere.y-1ippecanoe Township Public Library,Jncluding site listed h~ improvements and a: water well (the "Project"). · Dated: November 14, .2018 Christine Sellers · ____lj Secretary, Board of Trustees .. . Monterey-Tippecanoe Township Public Library ·195-18 G · 11/14, 11/21 · hspaxlp ' LEGAL NOTICE .:/ Cause No. 45159 Monteni PETITION OF NORTHERN INDIANAPUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY Truste~ LLC PURSl,JANT TO IND . .CODE §§ 8-1-2-42.7, 8-1-2-61 AND, IND. CODE ship P~ § 8-1.-2.5-6 FOR (1) AUTHORITY TO MODIFY ITS RATES AND CHARGES . on Nov FOR ELECTRIC UTILITY SERVICE THROUGH A PHASE IN OF RATES; (2) the lioi1 APPROVAL OF NEW SCHEDULES OF RATES AND CHARGES, GENERAL such ail RULES AND REGULATIONS, AND RIDERS; (3) APPROVAL OF REVISED ' COMMON AND ELECTRIC DEPRECIATION RATES.APPLICABLE TO ITS Bonds;i ELECTRIC PLANT IN SERVICE; (4) APPROVAL OF NECESSARY AND AP and all,f PROPRIATE ACCOUNTING RELIEF; AND (5) APPROVAL OF A NEW SER' proven VICE STRUCTURE FOR INDUSTRIAL RATES. impro✓J Notice is hereby given that on October 31, 2018, Northern Indiana expenll Public Service Company LLC ("NIPSCO") filed a Petition with the Indiana. Util suanc(i ity Regulatory Commission (''Commission") in CausE;l No. 45.159 for authority priatioil ti:> modify its rates and charges for elec.tric utility ser.vice through a phase in ·of rates, and for approval of:. (1) new ,schedules of rates and charges, general ect tor;/ rules and regulations and riders; (2) revised common and electric depreciation exists, rates applicable to its electric plant in service; (3) necessary and appropriate · sary l:Ji accounting relief; and (4) a new service structure for Industrial rates. A copy of the Verified Petition and other submissions in thjs proceeding 'are on file the rig! with the Commission, PNC Center, 101 West Washington Street, Suite 1.500 East, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. The telephone number of ttie Commission is (317) 23.2-2701. Anyone wishing to protest, challenge, or intervene in this action may do so by contacting the Commission. , , 196c18 N, 11/14 hspaxlp BOND SALE NOTII . . M,ONTEREY-TIPPECANOE TOWNSI) Sealed proposals will be received on behalf of the· Board of Trustees (the "Boai the office of H.J... Umbaugh &Associates, Certified Public Accountants, LLP, 112 lronWa' a.m. (Local Time) on December 5, 2018, for the purchase of the bonds described as foj Monterey-Tippecanoe Township Public Library General Obligation Bonds oU! Originally dated.the date of delivery of the Bonds; Fully registered form; Denomination~ other denominatidn as requested by the_winnirig !:?[cider); Bearing in)ere~tat a rate or. by bidding), whigh interest will. be payable on July 15; 2019, and semiannually on Jan~i ~ r~r,ic::tr..or._n.- .bn .u.,i~.o. _trA('c;for....:to.,i.ar:v,;:i.pit/"\¥i.::>.~~~~~~~~h~~~,,.. Prescribed by State Board of Accounts General Form No. 99P (Rev. 2009) NiSOURCE CORPORATE SERVICES To: THE LEADER Starke County, Indiana Knox, Indiana Fed ID# 35-2201618 Body -- number of lines 53 Tail -- number of lines Total number of lines in notice 53 Column Width______Inch Length lumn inches __o_._oo __ _ COMPUTATION OF CHARGES 53 lines, 1 column(s) wide equals': $ __ I. (or) .4058 cents per line •p19r. $ __21_.5_1 • a·· o.oo total column inches at \p.(: $ __ Additional clharges for not DATA FOR COMPUTING COST Width of single column in picas 7 Size of type 8 1 I also certify that the printed matter attached hereto is a true copy, of the &am~ column width and type size, which was duly published in said paper 1 time(s), the dates of P.Wli9~!)<:m being as follows: 11/16/18. , -·· .. Additionally, the statement checked below is true and correct: ··•:·•,,:,-;:.· ______Newspaper does not have a Web site. ·: .. ·· ·· ·· ·· - X Newspaper has a Web site ·and this public notice was posted'bn'-thefsame day as it was published in the newspaper. · · · ______Newspaper has a Web site, but due to technical problem or ~rrot, P.~blic notice was posted on Newspaper has a Web stte but refuses to post the publ~ ~ · i -~ y,vj._, Date: NOVEMBER 16, 201s Signalure - ~ M Form Prescribed by Tax ID 35-0436930 State Board of Accounts To: KPC Media Group Inc P.O. Box 39, KENDALLVILLE, IN 46755 PUBLISHERS OF HERALD REPUBLICAN . Private Legal Advertising (Payment not from public treasury) PUBLISHER'S CLAIM Advertiser: NISOURCE CORPORATE SERVICES COMPUTATION OF CHARGE 245.0 words, at 0.3000 cents per word ($6.60 minimum charge). (This charge is applied at the discretion of the publisher to all legal advertising copy which does not conform to the usual standrads of size and space.) Charge for extra proofs of publication ($1.00 for each proof in excess of2) Data for computjng cost: Width of single column - 9.9 ems number of insertions: I Total Amount of Claim$73.50 I insertion $.30 per word, 2 insertions $.40, 3 insertions $.50 "Pursuant to the provisions and penalties of Chapter 155, Act 1953, (s)he further says that the foregoing account is just and correct,th11t the amou.n~ claimed is legally due, after allowing all just credits, and that no part of the same has been paid" LEGAL NOTICE Cause· No. 45159 tCGUIRE Ad#: 2054804 Petition of Northern Indiana Public · NiSOURCE CORPORATE SERVICES Service Company LLC pursuant to Ind. Code §§ 8-1-2-42.7, 8-1-2-s11UBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT and, Ind. Code § 8-1-2.5-6 for (1): STEUBEN C ty authority to modify Its rates and • oun charge~ for electric utility service State of Indiana} SS: through a phase in of rates; (2) approval of new schedules of rates and charges, general rules and Personally appeared before me. a notary public in and for said regulations, and riders; (3) approval county and state, the undersigned LANETTE MCGUIRE who being of revised Common and Electric Depreciation rates applicable to its duly sworn said that (s)he is of competent age and is Legal Clerk electric plant In service; (4) approval of KPC Media Group Inc, publisher of a daily newspaper in of necessary and appropriate ac Kendallville, county ofNoble, State oflndiana, a weekly counting relief; and (5) approval of a new service structure for industrial newspaper in Ligonier, county of Noble, State of Indiana, a weekly rates. newspaper in Albion, county of Noble, State of Indiana, a daily Notice Is hereby given that on newspaper in Auburn, county of DeKalb, State of Indiana, a daily October 31, 2018, Northam Indiana Public Service Company LLC (" newspaper in Angola, county of Steuben, State of Indiana, a NIPSCO") filed a Petition with the weekly newspaper in Garrett, county of DeKalb, State of Indiana, Indiana Utility Regulatory Commis Butler a weekly newspaper in Butler, county of DeKalb, State of sion ("Commission") in Cause No. Indiana, a weekly paper in Huntertown, county of Allen, State of 45159 for authority to modify its rates and charges for electric utility service Indiana, a weekly paper in Churubusco, county of Whitley, State of througJ:i a phase In of rates, and for Indiana and which during that time have been newspapers of general approval of: (1) new schedules of circulation, having bona fide paid circulations, printed in the English rates and charges, general rules and regulations and riders; (2) revised language and entered, authorized and accepted by the post office common and electric depreciation department of the United States of America as mailable matter of the rates applicable to its electric plant in second-class as defined by the Act of Congress of the United States service; (3) necessary and appropri ate accounting relief; and (4) a new on March 3, 1879, and that the printed matter attached is a true copy, service structure for Industrial rates. which was du)y publ · e in said newspaper 1 times, A copy of the Verified Petition and the dates of ubli ·on eing as follows: other submissions In this proceeding are on file with the Commission, PNC 11/13/201 Center, 101 West Washington Street Suite 1500 East, Indianapolis, lndl'. ana 46204. The telephone number of the Commission is (317) 232-2701. Anyone wishing to protest, challenge, or Intervene in this action may do so by contacting the Commission. HR,2054804, 11/13,hspaxlp PROOF OF PUBLICATION PROOF OF PUBLICATION STATE OF INDIANA ) STATE OF INDIANA ) COUNTY OF WARREN ) COUNTY OF WARREN ) Legal Name: Legal Notice Legal Name: Legal Notice Legal No.: 45159 Legal No.: 45159 Legal: 18-171 WRR Cause No. 45159 Legal: 18-171 WRR Cause No. 45159 NiSource Corp. NiSource Corp. Publisher's Fee: $83.60 Publisher's Fee: $83.60 (ATTACH COPY OF AD) (ATTACH COPY OF AD) The undersigned, Roberta Hembree, Legal Advertising Clerk The undersigned, Roberta Hembree, Legal Advertising of THE REVIEW REPUBLICAN, a weekly newspaper of Clerk of THE REVIEW REPUBLICAN, a weekly general circulation printed in the English language and newspaper of general circulation printed in the English published in Attica, Indiana in said county; does hereby language and published in Attica, Indiana in said county; certify that the advertisement attached hereto is a true copy, does hereby certify that the advertisement attached hereto is which was duly published in said paper for 1 week(s), a true copy, which was duly published in said paper for 1 successively, the first of which publication was on the 15th week(s), successively, the first of which publication was on day ofNovember, 2018, and the last of which was on the 15th the 15th day of November, 2018, and the last of which was day ofNovember, 2018 on the 15th day ofNovember, 2018. In addition, this Newspaper has a website and this public In addition, this Newspaper has a website and this public notice was posted on the same day as it was published in the notice was posted on the same day as it was published in the newspaper. newspaper. A~~ Roberta Hembree, Legal Adv. Clerk Roberta Hembree, Legal Adv. Clerk ------Legal Notice Cause No. 45159 PETITION OF NORTHERN IN DIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY LLC PURSUANT TO IND. CODE§§ 8-1-2-42.7, 8- 1-2-61 AND, IND. CODE§ 8-1- 2.5-6 FOR (1) AUTHORITY TO MODIFY ITS RATES AND CHARGES FOR ELECTRIC UTILITY SERVICE THROUGH A PHASE IN OF RATES; (2) APPROVAL OF NEW SCHED ULES OF RATES AND CHARGES, GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS, AND RIDERS; (3) APPROVAL OF REVISED COMMON AND ELECTRIC DEPRECIATION RATES APPLICABLE TO ITS ELECTRIC PLANT IN SER VICE; (4) APPROVAL OF NE CESSARY AND APPROPRI ATE ACCOUNTING RELIEF; AND (5) APPROVAL OF A NEW SERVICE STRUCTURE FOR INDUSTRIAL RATES. Notice is hereby given that on October 31, 2018,. Northern Indi ana Public Service Company LLC ("NIPSCO") filed a Petition with the Indiana Utility Regulat ory Commission ("Commission") in Cause No. 45159 for author ity to modify its rates and charges for electric utility ser vice through a phase in of rates, and for approval of: (1) new schedules of rates and charges, general rules and regulations and riders; (2) revised common and electric depreciation rates applicable to its electric plant in service; (3) necessary and ap propriate accounting relief; and (4) a new service structure for Industrial rates. A copy of the Verified Petition and other sub missions in this proceeding are on file with the Commission, PNC Center, 101 West Wash ington Street, Suite 1500 East, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. The telephone number of the Com mission is (317) 232-2701. Any one wishing to protest, chal lenge, or intervene in this action may do so by contacting the Commission 18-171 ·WRR 11/15 hspaxlp PROOF OF PUBLICATION STATE OF INOIANA ) COUNTY OF WHITE ) Debi McCall NiSource Corporate Services- 150 W. Market Street, Suite 600 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Legal# 18-239HJ/Utility Rate Change Publisher's Fee: $86.64 (ATTACH COPY OF AD) The unders·igned, Paige Wiseman, Legal Advertising Clerk of THE MONTICELLO HERALD JOURNAL, a weekly newspaper of general circulation, printed in the English language and published in Monticello, Indiana in said county; does hereby certify that the advertisement attached hereto is a true copy, which was duly published in said paper for: ---1 weeks. The first publication was on the 1st day of Dec , 2018. The final publication was ---on the 1st day of Dec , 2018. In addition, this Newspaper has a website and this public notice was posted on the same day as it was published in the newspaper. Dated this ----3rd day of ---Dec , 2018. Paige N Wiseman, Legal Advertising Clerk 18-239HJ/Utility Rate Change Legal Notice Cause No. 45159 PETITION OF NORTHERN IN DIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY LLC PURSUANT TO IND. CODE§§ 8-1-2-42.7, 8- 1-2-61 AND, IND. CODE§ 8-1- 2.5-6 FOR (1) AUTHORITY TO MODIFY ITS RATES AND CHARGES FOR ELECTRIC UTILITY SERVICE THROUGH A PHASE IN OF RATES; (2) APPROVAL OF NEW SCHED ULES OF RATES AND CHARGES, GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS, AND RIDERS; (3) APPROVAL OF REVISED COMMON AND ELECTRIC DEPRECIATION RATES APPLICABLE TO ITS ELECTRIC PLANT IN SER VICE; (4) APPROVAL OF NE CESSARY AND APPROPRI ATE ACCOUNTING RELIEF; AND (5) APPROVAL OF A NEW SERVICE STRUCTURE FOR INDUSTRIAL RATES. Notice is hereby given that on October 31, 2018, Northern Indi ana Public Service Company LLC ("NIPSCO") filed a Petition with the Indiana Utility Regulat ory Commission ("Commission") in Cause No. 45159 for author ity to modify its rates and charges for electric utility ser vice through a phase in of rates, and for approval of: (1) new schedules of rates and charges, general rules and regulations and riders; (2) revised common and electric depreciation rates applicable to its electric plant in service; (3) necessary and ap propriate accounting relief; and (4) a new service structure for Industrial rates. A copy of the Verified Petition and other sub missions in this proceeding are on file with the Commission, PNC Center, 101 West Wash ington Street, Suite 1500 East, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. The telephone number of the Com mission is (317) 232-2701. Any one wishing to protest, chal lenge, or intervene in this action may do so by contacting the Commission. hspaxlp RELIABLE S\ AFFORDABLE ENERGY STRONG ECONOMY :'. CLEAN ENVIRONMENT ,4. GRADUAL f!< BALANCED TRANSITION NIPSCO has performed a comprehensive analysis of our futurn energy mix, resulting in an Integrated Resource Plan (!RP) and a filing to modify electric rates With the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission that will strengthen our region and state, putting us on a path to a more sustainable future. We are calling our proposal the Your Energy, Your Future Initiative. NIPSCO is r-xopc,s;ng lo In Sept:t,mbe,· 2019 ancl acce:!erah~ the (etirernenr ,'viarch 2020 Our ,werage Df 11•oar!y all rema1nin<:1 r'esidenbal custcwn(::1- vvou!d coal-fired gen2ratlon tJ~1 se2 an overa!i 12 pen:::.ent 2023 ,md all by 2028, v,1h1ch increase jp their rYlonthJ:y vv1H inipr-ove the re•;pon's electnc biH t~nvii'<)n1TH~nt, n:icJuc.ing The propcsa\ incfucles a carbon er-niss!ons by 1~r1on=:, ,__-:-ornrnit'n1ent tc exploci:.: a than 90 percent by 2028. ne\-v t)1li payrr1ent assistance Over the long-term, the arid \Nl➔ i:ltheri:zat1on r)rc11,;:yarn chancies ~~IPSCC) :s r-naking for :ncorns--e!;~J!ble e!ectnc ;n electric S:!ent:?(ation custo,11;:~rs \Vdi equate to 1T10(c~ than $4 billion in cost sa•11r1~Js fer C1f;i:ome1,s. chan,=ies to NiPSCC's In the shorHe1Tn. NIPSCO electric ratr::-s. This near!v has (-)tT>posed an inc(ease year-ic·n;i proC.t'::<:; u-idUdPs to eiecti·1c rates for dn-ect input frr:in'. custorners and tne pul)!1c Nl11181