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Globe and Mail
03-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
NiSource Appoints Durgesh Chopra Vice President of Investor Relations
NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) today announced the appointment of Durgesh Chopra as Vice President of Investor Relations, effective July 7. In this role, Durgesh will strengthen NiSource's relationships with the investment community and effectively communicate the company's financial performance and strategic direction. Durgesh has over 15 years of experience in the utilities, infrastructure and renewables sectors. Most recently, Durgesh served as Managing Director at Evercore, where he led equity research coverage of the Power & Utilities sector. Prior to that, he was Director of Investor Relations at American Water, where he played a key role in shaping the company's investor messaging and outreach. 'Durgesh combines deep investment community insight with hands-on experience in regulated utilities. His ability to communicate complex financial strategies and his dedication to serving communities align perfectly with NiSource's mission to deliver safe, reliable energy to our customers,' said Shawn Anderson, Chief Financial Officer. NiSource looks forward to Durgesh's leadership in advancing its investor relations efforts and continuing to build strong relationships with the investment community. About NiSource NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) is one of the largest fully-regulated utility companies in the United States, serving approximately 3.3 million natural gas customers and 500,000 electric customers across six states through its local Columbia Gas and NIPSCO brands. The mission of our approximately 7,700 employees is to deliver safe, reliable energy that drives value to our customers. NiSource is a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability - North America Index and is on Forbes lists of America's Best Employers for Women and Diversity. Learn more about NiSource's record of leadership in sustainability, investments in the communities it serves and how we live our vision to be an innovative and trusted energy partner at The content of our website is not incorporated by reference into this document or any other report or document NiSource files with the Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC').
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Yahoo
Rural Ohio home destroyed in explosion; five injured
Emergency crews were on the scene of an explosion that occurred Wednesday morning in Mifflin Township, according to the Ohio Department of Commerce. Ten fire departments, along with Columbia Gas, responded to the explosion, which occurred at a single-family home.
CBS News
21-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Large water main break floods street in Pittsburgh's Banksville Road
A large water main break flooded a busy intersection in Pittsburgh's Banksville neighborhood on Wednesday morning. The water main break at the intersection of Banksville Road and Potomac Avenue near the BP gas station flooded homes and businesses. "As far as we know, there was two houses flooded and about 4 inches of water in the basement," said Pittsburgh Fire Chief Darryl Jones. (Photo provided by KDKA viewer) Photos from the scene show a large crack in the road. Natural gas could be smelled at the scene, and Jones said Columbia Gas is looking into whether a gas line was broken when the street ruptured. There's also a "substantial amount" of oil coming out of one of the properties, and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has been contacted, Jones said. "It just kept getting worse and worse cause it didn't get shut off for at least half an hour, 45 minutes. Then the water just kept going up and kept getting deeper out here. We got a couple cars that are flooded," said Randy Keller at the nearby autobody shop. Pennsylvania American Water is working on the problem and says many people from the Banksville area to Green Tree may experience low water pressure or no water at all.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Utility company urges residents to 'call before you dig'
Columbia Gas of Maryland is reminding residents to contact 811 before any digging projects. According to a community announcement, April is National Safe Digging Month, which highlights the importance of safety when starting outdoor projects. Homeowners and contractors are urged to call 811 or go to at least three business days prior to digging to have underground utilities marked. A recent national survey indicated that more than 27 million homeowners planning do-it-yourself digging projects will not contact 811. This negligence can lead to damaging underground utilities, risking safety and causing service disruptions for neighbors and essential services. Striking a utility line can result in costly repairs, inconvenient outages, fines and even injuries. When homeowners and contractors contact 811, they are connected to the Miss Utility system. This system notifies utility companies to mark the approximate locations of underground utility lines with colored flags or spray paint. Each color indicates the type of utility present and where digging should be avoided. The flags can be removed once the project is completed. Columbia Gas has outlined key steps for homeowners to follow before starting any digging project. First, they should contact 811 by calling or going to at least three business days before the project begins, regardless of the size or depth of the work. Planning ahead is crucial; submitting a free 811 request early in the week is recommended for weekend projects to allow sufficient time for marking. Homeowners should confirm that all utility lines are marked before starting work. If necessary, homeowners should adjust their project plans to avoid marked utility lines. It is also essential to verify that any hired contractors have contacted 811 and requested utility markings before commencing work. Columbia Gas emphasizes that spreading awareness and encouraging responsible digging practices can help keep communities safe and prevent unnecessary disruptions. For more information about 811 and safe digging practices, go to or This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at or share your thoughts at with our News Automation and AI team. Master Gardeners plan plant sale for April 19 This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: Columbia Gas reminds customers to contact 811 before digging
Boston Globe
18-02-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
State represenatatives join senators in protesting natural-gas rate hikes
Rate changes approved by the DPU that took effect on Nov. 1 drove up bills by 30 percent for January, compared with the same month a year ago, for typical homeowners in Eversource's former Columbia Gas territory, and 23 percent for those in the former NStar Gas towns. Eversource attributed the increases to growth in the Mass Save home efficiency program, the rising commodity costs for natural gas, and infrastructure upgrades. Those increases were exacerbated by a 19 percent increase in typical gas consumption last month, because of the colder weather. Advertisement The 80 lawmakers who signed the letter are from both political parties, and from regions across the state. Representative Hannah Kane, a Republican from Shrewsbury, said her Eversource gas bill in January was over $950, 'ridiculous to say the least,' she wrote. Kane said she reached out to Eversource in January about the 'astronomoical rates' and that she's glad that the governor is now requesting rate relief from the DPU — something Kane hopes is 'swiftly accomplished and retroactive.' Jon Chesto can be reached at
