NiSource
NiSource Inc. is a prominent energy holding company based in Merrillville, Indiana, engaged in the regulated distribution of natural gas and electricity across several states in the United States. The company operates through two primary segments: Gas Distribution Operations and Electric Operations. It serves approximately 3.5 million natural gas customers and 476,000 electricity customers, primarily in Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky, Maryland, and Massachusetts. NiSource's electricity generation capabilities include coal-fired, natural gas, and hydroelectric plants with a combined capacity exceeding 3,000 megawatts. The company is committed to investing in its energy infrastructure to enhance service reliability and safety for its customers, employing over 7,000 individuals in its operational regions. Founded in 1847 and originally known as NIPSCO Industries, NiSource has a long-standing history in the energy sector.
Energy Capital Ventures, founded in 2020 and based in Chicago, Illinois, is a venture capital investment firm that focuses on the natural gas industry. As the only early-stage venture capital fund dedicated to the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) imperatives and digital transformation within this sector, the firm prioritizes innovation in what it terms "green molecules." Energy Capital Ventures distinguishes itself through its customized engagement and deep integration with strategic limited partners, all of which are publicly traded utilities. This unique model serves as a platform for innovation, effectively bridging the technology of the startup ecosystem with the operational scale of the natural gas industry.
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.