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energy17 days ago•8 min saved

Gary's Blackout Sparks Debate Over Who Powers the Grid

A derecho knocked out power to Gary, Indiana, with about 370,000 initially affected and over 63,000 still without power by Aug. 20, though power was later restored to nearly all residents. Meanwhile, data centers reportedly remained online, prompting questions about grid resilience and why large energy users may outpace residents during outages. The piece ties the local outage to broader trends of rising electricity costs and the growing role of data-center energy use, advocating for practical resilience through home battery backups and vigilance against policies that subsidize big energy users at the expense of consumers.

via Electrek|

#backup-power #blackout #data-centers

local-news19 days ago•8 min saved

Gary faith and community rally as multi-week outage drags on

Nearly 5,000 Gary homes remain without power into a third week after severe storms, as church services and prayers frame residents’ response. Mayor Eddie Melton and local leaders press NIPSCO for faster, more transparent restoration while state and federal relief efforts are discussed to address food, housing, and other impacts amid ongoing outages.

via WFYI|

#eddie-melton #gary #local-news

local19 days ago•4 min saved

Gary, Indiana, Endures Two-Week Power Outage as Federal Help Sought

Nearly two weeks after Aug. 11 storms, more than 8,600 Gary customers remained without electricity, leaving residents like 73-year-old Joetta Walker unable to use inhalation therapy and dealing with heat, spoiled food, and generator theft. Mayor Eddie Melton pressed President Trump for federal aid and urged a faster restoration, while NIPSCO said it expected to restore Gary’s power by Tuesday, as some residents cook in parks and others sleep in cars seeking relief.

via NBC News|

#gary-indiana #local #nipsco

weather19 days ago•3 min saved

Indiana power outages linger as officials push for quicker restoration after derecho

A violent August derecho left northwestern Indiana without power for days, with about 9,000 Gary customers still dark on Aug. 23 as officials decry the slow restoration; Gov. Braun and Gary Mayor Melton urged faster action while NIPSCO has mobilized extra crews and mutual aid, with peak outages reaching roughly 374,500.

via USA Today|

#derecho #indiana #nipsco

us-news20 days ago•4 min saved

Gary, Indiana remains without power 12 days after severe Midwest storm

Thousands in Gary, Indiana, remain without power 12 days after a severe storm with winds up to 99 mph; NIPSCO has restored power for many but about 30,000 are still offline, prompting aid from World Central Kitchen, a class-action lawsuit against NIPSCO, and calls from Gov. Braun for faster FEMA disaster relief.

via BBC|

#gary-indiana #nipsco #power-outage

regional21 days ago•5 min saved

Illinois crews deployed to boost NW Indiana power restoration

ComEd sent more than 60 employees to northwest Indiana to assist NIPSCO with ongoing power outages that began after Aug. 11 storms. With thousands still without electricity, restoration efforts continue as utility crews work around the clock. The relief effort also includes a $200,000 donation from the Chicago Bears to storm relief efforts, while governor and local groups push for aid and relief; NIPSCO defends its vegetation management amid a related lawsuit and notes it is suspending disconnections for a week to help affected customers.

via ABC7 Chicago|

#comed #nipsco #nw-indiana

weather21 days ago•4 min saved

Indiana Braces for Prolonged Outages After Severe Storms

Indiana is enduring an 11th day without power after storms toppled trees and power lines, with 33,124 customers still affected and Gary among the hardest-hit areas awaiting restoration. Officials say progress has been made but outages can spike again, while a proposed class-action accuses NIPSCO of inadequate vegetation management. Gov. Braun has requested expedited FEMA disaster assistance for 54 counties, and a federal emergency declaration is in place, providing relief options including grants up to $5,000 for affected residents.

via The Guardian|

#derecho #disaster-declaration #gary-indiana

news24 days ago•19 min saved

Gary Faces Weeklong Power Outages After Indiana Storms

Thousands in Gary, Indiana, and surrounding Northwest Indiana have been without power for more than a week after August storms produced 99‑mph winds that knocked out power lines and stoplights. While NIPSCO has restored about 282,000 customers in the region, more than 83,000 remain without electricity, including over 27,000 in Gary. The outages have strained access to water, food, and cooling, led to school closures, and drawn state and FEMA assistance as residents vent frustration, including a resident who cried, 'I can’t take it.'

via TheGrio|

#gary #indiana #news

local3 years ago•1 min saved

Unusual sulfur smell prompts hundreds of 911 calls in NW Indiana.

A strong sulfur-like odor was reported across Northwest Indiana, originating from the vicinity of the oil refinery/steel mills located in Lake County. Several law enforcement agencies and fire departments have asked residents to not call 911 regarding the odor, explaining dispatch centers have been flooded with a number of calls. NIPSCO, the gas and electric utility for most of Northwest Indiana, said the smell was not gas-related and the source remains unknown. The Lake Station Fire Department encouraged anyone with asthma or breathing issues to stay indoors as a precaution.

via NBC Chicago|

#fire-department #local #natural-gas-leak

business3 years ago•0 min saved

NiSource sells Indiana unit stake to Blackstone for $2.15 billion.

NiSource will sell a minority stake in its unit, NIPSCO, to Blackstone's infrastructure unit for $2.15 billion. The deal will help NiSource cut debt and fund its transition towards renewable energy. NIPSCO is an integrated electric- and gas-distribution unit that operates in Indiana and serves about 1.3 million customers. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2023.

via Reuters|

#blackstone #business #nipsco