NiSource Inc. reports developments for a fully regulated U.S. utility business that serves natural gas customers through Columbia Gas brands and gas and electric customers in Indiana through NIPSCO. Company news commonly covers quarterly and annual results, adjusted earnings guidance, funds-from-operations metrics, common stock dividends, and operating updates tied to regulated energy service.
Recurring updates also address Indiana energy infrastructure, NIPSCO Generation LLC initiatives, data-center-related electric demand, generation planning, customer cost-savings mechanisms, grid reliability, and regulatory requirements affecting power generation assets. NiSource communications frequently connect capital investment, utility regulation, and local economic development across its multi-state gas and electric footprint.
NiSource reported a net loss of $186.7 million for Q3 2020, compared to a loss of $7.2 million in Q3 2019. For the nine months ending September 30, 2020, the net loss was $143.4 million, down from a profit of $481 million in the same period last year. Non-GAAP net operating earnings for Q3 2020 were $36.3 million. NiSource emphasizes ongoing investments in renewable energy, targeting a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. The company reaffirms its 2021 earnings guidance of $1.28 to $1.36 per share and its planned capital investment of $1.7 to $1.8 billion for 2020.
NiSource (NYSE: NI) announced the resignation of Carrie Hightman, chief legal officer and CEO of Columbia Gas of Massachusetts, following the sale of CMA to Eversource. Hightman will leave NiSource entirely in January 2021, with her legal oversight position being eliminated. Anne-Marie D’Angelo, currently senior vice president, will succeed Hightman, becoming an executive vice president on January 30, 2021. This transition reflects a shift in leadership poised to contribute to NiSource's strategic goals.
Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO), a subsidiary of NiSource (NYSE: NI), will add 900 megawatts of solar energy through the Dunns Bridge I, Dunns Bridge II, and Cavalry Solar Energy Centers. Construction begins in 2022, with operations expected in 2022 and 2023. The projects, developed with NextEra Energy Resources, will generate enough energy to power 270,000 homes and are projected to save customers $4 billion over the long term. These initiatives align with NIPSCO's commitment to a coal-free energy portfolio by 2028, enhancing reliability and affordability.
NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) will host a conference call on November 2, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. ET to discuss its third quarter financial results and provide a business update. Earnings will be released before U.S. markets open on the same day. Interested parties can access the live webcast on NiSource's website. A replay will be available starting at 2:00 p.m. ET on November 2 until 11:59 p.m. ET on November 9. NiSource serves approximately 3.2 million natural gas and 500,000 electric customers across six states, focusing on reliable energy delivery.
NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) hosted a virtual investor day focusing on its long-term growth strategy, emphasizing safety, asset modernization, and renewable energy investments. The company reported a regulated rate base of nearly $14 billion and plans over $40 billion in infrastructure investments over the next 20 years, increasing previous estimates by $10 billion. The NiSource Next initiative aims for an 8% reduction in O&M costs in 2021. NiSource aims to retire 100% of coal generation by 2028, transitioning to renewables, saving customers over $4 billion in costs over 30 years.
NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) will host a virtual Investor Day on September 29, 2020, starting at 11:00 am ET. President and CEO Joe Hamrock, along with senior management, will outline the company's long-term growth strategy during the two-hour presentation, which will include a Q&A session. A webcast and presentation will be available on NiSource's website, with an audio replay starting an hour after the event until October 6, 2020. NiSource provides utility services to approximately 3.5 million natural gas and 500,000 electric customers across seven states.
NiSource Inc. announced the pricing details of its cash tender offer, aiming to repurchase up to $150 million in bonds, including various notes maturing between 2040 and 2045. As of August 25, 2020, valid tenders included $97.4 million of 6.25% Notes due 2040 and $52.6 million of 5.95% Notes due 2041. The Total Consideration for purchased notes was calculated based on a fixed spread and included an Early Tender Payment of $30 per $1,000. The offer expires on September 9, 2020, subject to conditions outlined in the Offer to Purchase.
On August 26, 2020, NiSource announced the early results of its cash tender offer to repurchase up to $150,000,000 in outstanding notes. The offer covers various notes due between 2040 and 2045. Valid tenders totaled approximately $97.4 million for the 6.25% notes due in 2040, along with significant amounts for others, including $223.5 million for the 5.95% notes due in 2041. The Maximum Tender Offer has been fully subscribed, with the early settlement date set for August 27, 2020. The offer will expire on September 9, 2020, unless extended.
NiSource announced the completion of its Any and All Tender Offer for its outstanding Notes, which include 4.45% Notes due 2021, 2.650% Notes due 2022, and others. The tender offer expired on August 18, 2020, and NiSource reported valid tenders amounting to $2,922,000 for the 4.45% Notes, $415,270,000 for the 2.650% Notes, $146,559,000 for the 3.85% Notes, and $254,453,000 for the 3.650% Notes. The Total Consideration paid will include accrued interest, with a settlement date expected on August 19, 2020. Proceeds from a Financing Transaction will fund the offer.
On August 12, 2020, NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) announced the pricing of a public offering totaling $1.25 billion in 0.950% Senior Notes due 2025 and $750 million in 1.700% Senior Notes due 2031. The offering is set to close on August 18, 2020. Proceeds will be used primarily for purchasing certain outstanding debt securities and redeeming privately placed notes. Key financial institutions, including Citigroup and Morgan Stanley, are managing the offering. NiSource is one of the largest regulated utility companies, serving around 4 million customers across seven states.