Green Power
Green Power is a voluntary program that allows you to designate a portion or all of your monthly electric usage to come from power generated by renewable energy sources, such as wind power.
Your Energy, Your Future
We’re transitioning to lower cost, reliable, renewable sources* of energy generation. The benefits are many, as you’ll see below. But it all comes down to this one, simple goal: Doing our part to ensure a brighter future for the next generation in Northern Indiana.
*NIPSCO has sold in the past, and in the future may sell, the Renewable Energy Credits from this generation to a third party because this helps keep our energy more affordable for our customers.
Renewable Energy Programs
If you already own, or plan to purchase a solar, wind, hydro or biomass system, you may be eligible to participate in one of our programs. We offer three options to promote further renewable generation opportunities and respond to customers’ interest in powering their homes and businesses with renewable energy. Please note, availability is limited.
Excess Distributed Generation Tariff
The Distributed Generation Tariff Program is very similar to the Net Metering Program. However, this options will provide a credit to your utility bill in the amount value at 125% of the market price for power for all excess distributed generation.
Feed-in Tariff
The Feed-in Tariff Program is very similar to the Net Metering Program. However, this option offers you a sell-back opportunity. You receive a check from us for the amount of electricity you generate from your renewable energy project.
Cogeneration
You could receive a check for the amount of energy you import to the grid. Review Rider 578 for more information. For definitions and qualifications, please see the IURC Rule (170 IAC 4-4.1 et seq).
Large or independent producer
Customers who want to connect generation to a transmission circuit, 69,000 volt or above, must utilize the interconnection process of the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator (MISO) because our transmission system is under their functional control.
Net Metering (Program closed to new applications)
This program will allow you to generate your own electricity from renewable energy to offset your usage each month. We install one meter capable of measuring energy you consume and energy you generate. If you generate more than what you need, you’ll receive energy credits that can be applied to future usage.
Green Path
Green PathSM is a voluntary program that allows you to designate 25, 50 or 100 percent of your monthly natural gas usage to be supplemented by a combination of renewable natural gas sources and carbon offsets to allow you to effectively offset the carbon emissions of your natural gas usage.
Questions?
We understand that the interconnection process can be complex, but we’re here to help. If you have any questions about the process, or other questions related to renewable energy, please contact cnb@NiSource.com.