Enterprise Drive
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Located at 301 Enterprise Drive in Industrial Park South, this prime industrial facility sits just 51 miles from Chicago with convenient airport access. The 150,000‑square‑foot building is divisible and zoned for industrial use, offering flexibility for a wide range of operations.
The site is fully supported by industrial park utilities, with electric and natural gas infrastructure nearby, including a 12.5 kV electric distribution line and a 69 kV transmission line directly in front of the property. A 4‑inch natural gas main, along with city‑provided water and wastewater service, further enhance readiness for immediate development.
To support modern operations, the building can also be served by two independent fiber providers, ensuring reliable, high‑speed connectivity.
Kingsbury Industrial Park
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Located in Kingsbury, Indiana, Kingsbury Industrial Park offers 846 acres of development‑ready land just 33 miles from South Bend and 70 miles from Chicago. Zoned for both heavy and light industrial uses, the park provides flexibility for a wide range of industrial, manufacturing, and logistics operations. Multiple smaller parcels can be made available to accommodate projects of varying scale.
The site features large, flat terrain with sandy soil, well‑suited for efficient construction and development. Connectivity is a key advantage, with access to a robust highway network including I‑90, I‑94, U.S. Routes 6, 12, 20, 30, 35, and 421. The park also offers dual rail access via CN and CSX, with close proximity to the Port of Indiana and Lake Michigan, supporting domestic and international logistics.
Kingsbury Industrial Park is served by reliable NIPSCO electric and natural gas service, with 12.5 kV and 69 kV electric lines bordering the site. Natural gas infrastructure is available to support industrial demand. Strong local leadership support for development further enhances the park’s readiness for investment.
Point 65 Business Park
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Point 65 Business Park | Crown Point, Indiana
Point 65 Business Park is a 275‑acre industrial campus located in the vibrant and growing community of Crown Point, Indiana, offering an ideal location for both national and international operations. The site sits directly off I‑65, providing excellent north‑south connectivity, and is positioned 20 miles from Gary/Chicago International Airport and 36 miles from Chicago Midway International Airport.
The park is served by reliable NIPSCO electric and natural gas infrastructure, including two 69 kV electric transmission lines. Natural gas service is readily available, and water service is supplied from Lake Michigan, providing long‑term capacity and reliability.
Beyond infrastructure, Point 65 benefits from A‑rated schools, top‑notch public safety, and strong community amenities—making it an attractive location for employers seeking both operational excellence and workforce quality of life.
Kennedy Avenue
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Located at 5135 Kennedy Avenue (East Chicago), this 438‑acre former DuPont site offers a rare, large‑scale development opportunity just 23 miles from downtown Chicago. The site is strategically positioned near major transportation assets, with I‑90 and I‑94 less than five miles away, 51 miles from O’Hare International Airport, and close proximity to the Gary/Chicago International Airport, providing exceptional domestic and international access.
Zoned Heavy Industrial, the site is well‑suited for advanced manufacturing, logistics, and other high‑intensity industrial uses. The property is served by NIPSCO, offering reliable electric and natural gas service, with 12.5 kV electric distribution available and 345 kV transmission lines located near the site. The site is further supported by 8‑inch natural gas mains, with water service provided by the City, ensuring strong utility readiness for large‑scale operations.
Adding to its competitiveness, the property is located within a U.S. Treasury‑approved Opportunity Zone, providing potential federal tax advantages for qualifying investments.
River North
MCGS Ash Pond
MCGS Ash Pond interview with Kelly Carmichael, NiSource Vice President of Environmental Policy
As environmental progress continues throughout the region, we've received questions about the status of our activity around the coal ash cleanup work taking place.
We've asked Kelly Carmichael, NiSource Vice President of Environmental Policy, to provide a few helpful updates.
What is NiSource and NIPSCO's approach to environmental sustainability?
We've had a long history of investing in our communities, building sustainability, and working with fabulous partners throughout northwest Indiana to make northwest Indiana more sustainable to grow communities both economically and also allow access to natural areas that we live in. We live in this wonderful natural treasure and we are committed at NIPSCO and NiSource to continue to work with those partners in our communities to protect, safeguard, and make northwest Indiana a better place to live.
What is coal ash?
I get the question a lot, "What is coal ash?" And, effectively, coal ash is the material that's left over from coal-fired power plants similar to ash that's left over after having a backyard bonfire or a fire in your fireplace.
What are coal ash impoundments?
Historically, coal ash has been transported on-site wet, so water is used to transport the class to the bottom of the boiler and stored in surface impoundments.
How does NIPSCO remove coal ash today and where is it stored?
Historically at Michigan City, the surface impoundments were used to store coal ash and that material would then oftentimes be dug out for beneficial reuse and building materials such as concrete or permanently disposed of at our Schaefer Generating Station where we have a state-of-the-art landfill that is closely monitored and regulated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
Is there environmental regulation and oversight to ensure the safe management of coal ash?
The United States Environmental Protection Agency and Indiana Department of Environmental Management both closely monitor and regulate coal ash from Michigan City and our other power plants. Most recently, the United States Environmental Protection Agency in 2015 developed new regulations for coal ash after extensive study, review, and public comment. Although the EPA found that coal ash was not hazardous, they also had identified that additional safeguards and protections could be provided and developed ultimately regulations around this. The new coal ash rule specifically identifies requirements that NIPSCO and other utilities across the United States must meet. The company remains on track to meet those commitments.
Are there impacts to drinking water, which is supplied by Lake Michigan?
There are no impacts to drinking water supply to our neighboring communities. However, as we previously shared, there are impacts to groundwater under the facility that is part of the work that we're doing in the investment we're making an environmental improvement will address those impacts to make sure that communities are safeguarded.
Michigan City Generating Station Ash Pond