SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Michiana saw its first freeze Thursday morning, giving the reminder that winter is right around the corner, and this year, NIPSCO natural gas customers can expect to see a raise in heating costs compared to last year.
NIPSCO director of communications, Wendy Lussier, explained bills are projected to be about 15% higher than last year for the average customer.
Lussier says NIPSCO classifies the winter heating season as Nov. 1 to the end of March. During that season, she says the average natural gas customer uses 625 therms, meaning an average Indiana customer could expect about a $14.40 raise compared to last year in each monthly bill…