(MERRILLVILLE) – NIPSCO has announced that additional energy assistance programs are now open for enrollment to income eligible customers.

Available programs include NIPSCO Hardship, SERV or Supply Energy Resources To Veterans, and SILVER which is Seniors In Indiana Low Income And Vulnerable Energy Resources.

Eligible customers can apply through March 31, 2026, or until funds are exhausted. The programs provide a one-time benefit of up to $550 per year to help cover NIPSCO residential gas utility bills.

The NIPSCO Hardship Programs assists customers whose income is just above the Federal poverty guidelines for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. The program provides gas bill assistance to households with income levels between 151% and 250% of the Federal poverty level.

SERV is an income-eligible assistance program that’s designed to support active military members and eligible veterans who need financial help with their gas utility bills.

SILVER is another income-eligible programs available to NIPSCO senior customers aged 60 and older who require assistance with their gas utility charges. Seniors must have an active, past-due NIPSCO residential gas account to be eligible.

To find out more about these and other available programs, you can go to online. ...... {LISTEN}. You can also call the NIPSCO Customer Care Center at 1-800-464-7726.