NiSource

NiSource Inc. is a prominent energy holding company based in Merrillville, Indiana, primarily engaged in the regulated natural gas and electric utility sectors. The company operates through two key segments: Gas Distribution Operations and Electric Operations. It serves approximately 3.5 million natural gas customers and around 476,000 electricity customers across seven states, including Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky, Maryland, and Massachusetts. NiSource provides natural gas service and transportation for residential, commercial, and industrial clients, alongside generating, transmitting, and distributing electricity. The company owns a diverse generation portfolio, which includes coal-fired power plants, combined cycle gas turbines, gas-fired generating units, and hydroelectric facilities, totaling over 3,000 megawatts of capacity. With a commitment to enhancing energy infrastructure, NiSource invests approximately $1.4 billion annually to ensure reliable service for its customers. Founded in 1847 and originally known as NIPSCO Industries, Inc., NiSource has been dedicated to safe and dependable energy delivery for over a century.

Charles Shafer II

Chief Safety Officer and Senior Vice President

3 past transactions

Energy Capital Ventures

Venture Round in 2021
Energy Capital Ventures, founded in 2020 and based in Chicago, Illinois, is an early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to advancing the natural gas industry through environmental, social, and governance (ESG) imperatives and digital transformation. The firm uniquely focuses on fostering innovation in green molecules, setting itself apart through customized engagement and deep integration with its strategic limited partners, which consist exclusively of publicly traded utilities. This approach positions Energy Capital Ventures as a platform for innovation, effectively connecting the technology and dynamism of the startup ecosystem with the extensive scale and resources of the natural gas sector.

Purdue University Northwest

Grant in 2018
Purdue University Northwest, in the land grant tradition of learning, discovery and engagement, provides high quality, affordable undergraduate and graduate education to students of Northwest Indiana and beyond. We create a welcoming environment that promotes critical inquiry through experiential learning, faculty scholarship, civic engagement and community partnerships.

Columbia Energy Group

Acquisition in 2000
Columbia Energy Group, based in Herndon, Va., is one of the nation's leading energy services companies.
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