After nearly two weeks without power for thousands of people across northwest Indiana, Gov. Mike Braun is calling for an investigation into NIPSCO.
\n\n“NIPSCO is a monopoly utility that Hoosiers pay every month with the expectation that it will use its considerable resources to maintain its system, prepare for severe weather and restore service as quickly as possible when disaster strikes,”Braun said in a news release. “NIPSCO has failed to keep its end of the bargain.”
\n\nBraun is calling for a thorough review of NIPSCO’s preparation for and response to the recent power outages. On Monday, he directed the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor to file a complaint and petition the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to launch an investigation into NIPSCO.
\n\nThe governor said the crews on the ground did an extraordinary job but “NIPSCO management has failed to deliver adequate solutions.”
\n\nIn response, NIPSCO said it will continue to communicate with Braun’s administration.
\n\n“NIPSCO values the regulatory process and will cooperate fully if the Commission were to open an investigation. We are committed to transparency and cooperation in providing information regarding our operations and ongoing efforts to serve our customers safely and reliably,” the company said in a…
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