Gaslines • Fall 2001

In this issue:
•	Manage Your Energy Costs This Winter
•	Home Improvements Can Improve Energy Efficiency
•	Rest Assured...with E.S.P.
•	How You Can Help Others
•	Watch for Details About Energy Assistance Programs
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News you can use and information tips

Fall 2001

Manage Your Energy Costs This Winter

Enroll in NIPSCO’s BudgetPlan. Pay the same amount each month so you always know how much to budget for your NIPSCO bill.

Check out other programs. NIPSCO Choice allows you to choose a natural gas supplier other than NIPSCO. Price Protection Service (P.P.S.) allows you to lock into a price for natural gas for a 12-month period. Fixed or Capped pricing options are available.

Use energy responsibly. Consider your safety and comfort level and conservation measures, if necessary. Have your natural gas appliances inspected to ensure they are operating efficiently and safely.

Weatherize your home. Contact us for more information about Contractor Connect and financing options available for home improvements or the installation of new, energy-efficient appliances.

Read your monthly statement and enclosed information carefully. Conservation tips and valuable information related to energy costs, products and services are included each month with your statement.

Contact us. Visit our Web site at www.nipsco.com, or dial our automated telephone system, NIPSCO DirectLink, at 1-800-464-7726. We can provide you with a listing of agencies offering energy assistance programs in your area, as well as other helpful energy-related information.

Home Improvements Can Improve Energy Efficiency

Did you know that your furnace, air conditioner and water heater use 80% of the energy in your home? Check your heating and cooling systems and replace old, outdated appliances with high-efficiency natural gas models to start saving on your energy bill.

Whatever equipment you need, NIPSCO’s Contractor Connect can put you in touch with an expert who can get the job done. Financing options are also available so don’t delay. Take advantage of NIPSCO’s Contractor Connect – before the long, cold winter months set in. Simply call 1-800-464-7726 *73 for your, no-obligation referral to a reputable contractor in your area.

Rest Assured...with E.S.P.

Join the thousands of customers who already enjoy the hassle-free, low-cost peace-of-mind that NIPSCO’s Extra Service Protection (E.S.P.) provides. No more worrying about who to call when your furnace breaks down, how long it will take for someone to get there and fix it, or how much it will cost. With E.S.P., one low monthly fee of only $6.99 will protect you from costly furnace repairs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Want to do more?
Here’s how you can help others

Contact us for information about NIPSCO’s Gift of Warmth program. Monetary donations to the program are matched dollar-for-dollar by NIPSCO and are distributed by Gift of Warmth agencies in your community to help those in your neighborhood who need it most.

Consider NIPSCO’s Gift of Energy. We will credit the NIPSCO account of a loved one or close friend with your monetary gift. Contact us for details at www.nipsco.com.

Watch for Details About Energy Assistance Programs

Watch for announcements from various orgnizations, including NIPSCO’s Gift of Warmth agencies, about energy assistance and other services that will be available this heating season.

In addition to information about NIPSCO’s Gift of Warmth program, qualifications for HELP 2001, Low Income Heating Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Energy Assistance Program (EAP) will be available during the next several months.

While guidelines and assistance amounts may vary for each program, social service agencies and organizations will provide specific information about their programs to local media outlets.

Your monthly NIPSCO billing statement and related information will also include energy assistance information. Check out our Web site at www.nipsco.com, or contact NIPSCO DirectLink, our automated phone service, at 1-800-464-7726 for a complete listing of NIPSCO Gift of Warmth agencies in your area.