UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
þQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172022
or
¨  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission file number 001-16189
NiSource Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware               DE35-2108964
(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)
801 East 86th Avenue
Merrillville, Indiana    
46410
Merrillville,IN46410
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
(877) 647-5990
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading
Symbol(s)
Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareNINYSE
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000th ownership interest in a share of 6.50% Series B Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, liquidation preference $25,000 per share and a 1/1,000th ownership interest in a share of Series B-1 Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, liquidation preference $0.01 per shareNI PR BNYSE
Series A Corporate UnitsNIMCNYSE
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes þ    No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files.)
Yes þ    No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer"filer," "smaller reporting company," and “emerging"emerging growth company”company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer þ     Accelerated filer ¨Emerging growth company ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨Smaller reporting company ¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes ¨    No þ

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value: 336,793,693405,952,999 shares outstanding at October 23, 2017.July 26, 2022.




NISOURCE INC.
FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBERJUNE 30, 20172022
Table of Contents
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PART IFINANCIAL INFORMATION
Page
PART IFINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.Financial Statements - unaudited
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
PART IIOTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
Item 5.
Item 6.

Item 5.
DEFINED TERMSOther Information
Item 6.
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DEFINED TERMS
The following is a list of frequently used abbreviations or acronyms that are found in this report:

NiSource Subsidiaries Affiliates and Former SubsidiariesAffiliates
Capital MarketsNiSource Capital Markets, Inc.
Columbia of KentuckyColumbia Gas of Kentucky, Inc.
Columbia of MarylandColumbia Gas of Maryland, Inc.
Columbia of MassachusettsBay State Gas Company
Columbia of OhioColumbia Gas of Ohio, Inc.
Columbia of PennsylvaniaColumbia Gas of Pennsylvania, Inc.
Columbia of VirginiaColumbia Gas of Virginia, Inc.
NIPSCONorthern Indiana Public Service Company LLC
NiSource ("we," "us" or the Company"our")NiSource Inc.
NiSource FinanceRosewaterNiSource Finance Corp.Rosewater Wind Generation LLC and its wholly owned subsidiary, Rosewater Wind Farm LLC
Indiana Crossroads WindIndiana Crossroads Wind Generation LLC and its wholly owned subsidiary, Indiana Crossroads Wind Farm LLC
Abbreviations and Other
AFUDC
AFUDCAllowance for funds used during construction
AOCI
AOCIAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
ASCAccounting Standards Codification
ASUAccounting Standards Update
ATMAt-the-market
CAABTAClean Air ActBuild-transfer agreement
CCRs
CCRsCoal Combustion Residuals
CEPCapital Expenditure Program
CERCLAComprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (also known as Superfund)
CIACCorporate UnitsContributions In Aid of ConstructionSeries A Corporate Units
CO2
COVID-19 ("the COVID-19 pandemic" or "the pandemic")
Carbon DioxideNovel Coronavirus 2019 and its variants, including the Delta and Omicron variants, and any other variant that may emerge
CPPClean Power Plan
DPUDepartment of Public Utilities
DSMDSICDemand Side ManagementDistribution System Improvement Charge
ECREnvironmental Cost Recovery
ECTEPAEnvironmental Cost Tracker
EGUsElectric Utility Generating Units
ELGEffluent limitations guidelines
EPAUnited States Environmental Protection Agency
EPSEarnings per share
FACEquity UnitsSeries A Equity Units
FACFuel adjustment clause
FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board
GAAP
FMCAFederally Mandated Cost Adjustment
GAAPGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles
GCAGas cost adjustment
GCRGHGGas cost recoveryGreenhouse gases
GHGGWhGreenhouse gasesGigawatt hours
GSEPGas System Enhancement Program
gwhIRPGigawatt hours
IBMInternational Business Machines Corporation
IRPInfrastructure Replacement Program
IURCIndiana Utility Regulatory Commission
LIBORLondon InterBank Offered Rate
LIHEAPLow Income Heating Energy Assistance Programs

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DEFINED TERMS
Massachusetts BusinessAll of the assets sold to, and liabilities assumed by, Eversource pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement
MGPManufactured Gas Plant
MISOMidcontinent Independent System Operator
MMDthMillion dekatherms
MWMegawatts
MWhMegawatt hours
NTSBNational Transportation Safety Board
NYMEXNew York Mercantile Exchange
OPEBOther Postemployment Benefits
DEFINED TERMS

PHMSA
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
IURCPPAIndiana Utility Regulatory CommissionPower Purchase Agreement
LDCsLocal distribution companies
MGPManufactured Gas Plant
MISOPUCOMidcontinent Independent System Operator
MMDthMillion dekatherms
MPSCMaryland Public Service Commission
NAAQSNational Ambient Air Quality Standards
NOLNet operating loss
NYMEXNew York Mercantile Exchange
OCCOhio Consumers' Counsel
OPEBOther Postretirement Benefits
OUCCOffice of Utility Consumer Counselor
Pure AirPure Air on the Lake LP
RCRAResource Conservation and Recovery Act
ppbParts per billion
PUCOPublic Utilities Commission of Ohio
SEC
RNGRenewable Natural Gas
SAVESteps to Advance Virginia's Energy Plan
Scope 1 GHG EmissionsDirect emissions from sources owned or controlled by us (e.g., emissions from our combustion of fuel, vehicles, and process emissions and fugitive emissions)
SECSecurities and Exchange Commission
TDSICSection 201 TariffsTariffs imposed by Executive Order from the President of the U.S. on certain imported solar cells and modules at a rate of 15%, which were recently extended to 2026
SMRPSafety Modification and Replacement Program
STRIDEStrategic Infrastructure Development Enhancement
TCJAAn Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018 (commonly known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017)
TDSICTransmission, Distribution and Storage System Improvement Charge
VIEU.S. Attorney's OfficeU.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts
VIEVariable Interest EntitiesEntity
VSCCVirginia State Corporation Commission
Note regarding forward-looking statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements”"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Investors and prospective investors should understand that many factors govern whether any forward-looking statement contained herein will be or can be realized. Any one of those factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning NiSource’sour plans, strategies, objectives, expected performance, expenditures, recovery of expenditures through rates, stated on either a consolidated or segment basis, and any and all underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical fact. Expressions of future goals and expectations and similar expressions, including "may," "will," "should," "could," "would," "aims," "seeks," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "intends," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "targets," "forecast," and "continue," reflecting something other than historical fact are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that management believes to be reasonable; however, there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the projections, forecasts, estimates and expectations discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q include, among other things, NiSource’sour ability to execute our business plan or growth strategy, including utility infrastructure investments; potential incidents and other operating risks associated with our business; our ability to adapt to, and manage costs related to, advances in technology; impacts related to our aging infrastructure; our ability to obtain sufficient insurance coverage and whether such coverage will protect us against significant losses; the success of our electric generation strategy; construction risks and natural gas costs and supply risks; fluctuations in demand from residential and commercial customers; fluctuations in the price of energy commodities and related transportation costs or an inability to
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obtain an adequate, reliable and cost-effective fuel supply to meet customer demands; the attraction and retention of a qualified, diverse workforce and ability to maintain good labor relations; our ability to manage new initiatives and organizational changes; the actions of activist stockholders; the performance of third-party suppliers and service providers; potential cybersecurity attacks; increased requirements and costs related to cybersecurity; any damage to our reputation; any remaining liabilities or impact related to the sale of the Massachusetts Business; the impacts of natural disasters, potential terrorist attacks or other catastrophic events; the physical impacts of climate change and the transition to a lower carbon future; our ability to manage the financial and operational risks related to achieving our carbon emission reduction goals; our debt obligations; any changes to our credit rating or the credit rating of certain of our subsidiaries; any adverse effects related to our equity units; adverse economic and capital market conditions or increases in NiSource’s credit rating; NiSource’s ability to execute its growth strategy; changes in general economic, capital and commodity market conditions; pension funding obligations;interest rates; inflation; economic regulation and the impact of regulatory rate reviews; NiSource'sour ability to obtain expected financial or regulatory outcomes; any damage to NiSource's reputation; compliance with environmental lawscontinuing and potential future impacts from the costs of associated liabilities; fluctuations in demand from residential and commercial customers;COVID-19 pandemic; economic conditions ofin certain industries; the success of NIPSCO's electric generation strategy; the price of energy commodities and related transportation costs; the reliability of customers and suppliers to fulfill their payment and contractual obligations; potential impairments of goodwill or definite-lived intangible assets; changes in taxation and accounting principles; potential incidents and other operating risks associated with our business; the impact of an aging infrastructure; the impact of climate change; potential cyber-attacks; construction risks and natural gas costs and supply risks; extreme weather conditions; the attraction and retention of a qualified workforce; advances in technology; the ability of NiSource'sour subsidiaries to generate cash; taxpension funding obligations; potential impairments of goodwill; changes in the method for determining LIBOR and the potential replacement of the LIBOR benchmark interest rate; the outcome of legal and regulatory proceedings, investigations, incidents, claims and litigation; potential remaining liabilities associatedrelated to the Greater Lawrence Incident; compliance with the separationagreements entered into with the U.S. Attorney's Office to settle the U.S. Attorney's Office's investigation relating to the Greater Lawrence Incident; compliance with applicable laws, regulations and tariffs; compliance with environmental laws and the costs of Columbia Pipeline Group, Inc. on July 1, 2015, andassociated liabilities; changes in taxation; other matters set forth in the “Risk Factors”"Risk Factors" section of NiSource’sour Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016,2021, and in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022, many of which risks are beyond the control of NiSource.our control. In addition, the relative contributions to profitability by each business segment, and the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements relating thereto, may change over time.
All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statements. NiSource undertakesWe undertake no obligation to, and expressly disclaimsdisclaim any such obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or changes to the future results over time or otherwise, except as required by law.

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PART I


ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NiSource Inc.
Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income (unaudited)
  
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in millions, except per share amounts)2017 2016 2017 2016
Net Revenues      
Gas Distribution$239.4
 $212.3
 $1,403.0
 $1,244.3
Gas Transportation191.6
 180.0
 735.1
 689.5
Electric485.8
 465.5
 1,365.5
 1,249.2
Other0.2
 3.5
 2.7
 12.5
Gross Revenues917.0
 861.3
 3,506.3
 3,195.5
Cost of Sales (excluding depreciation and amortization)233.6
 218.2
 1,062.7
 949.6
Total Net Revenues683.4
 643.1
 2,443.6
 2,245.9
Operating Expenses       
Operation and maintenance383.3
 336.6
 1,184.9
 1,028.9
Depreciation and amortization143.0
 136.3
 428.5
 406.0
Gain on sale of assets and impairments, net
 (0.1) (0.1) (0.4)
Other taxes57.5
 56.6
 189.7
 178.1
Total Operating Expenses583.8
 529.4
 1,803.0
 1,612.6
Operating Income99.6
 113.7
 640.6
 633.3
Other Income (Deductions)       
Interest expense, net(87.9) (85.0) (260.8) (261.5)
Other, net4.8
 3.5
 9.8
 (1.9)
Loss on early extinguishment of long-term debt
 
 (111.5) 
Total Other Deductions, Net(83.1) (81.5) (362.5) (263.4)
Income from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes16.5

32.2

278.1

369.9
Income Taxes2.5
 8.5
 97.1
 130.6
Income from Continuing Operations14.0
 23.7
 181.0
 239.3
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations - net of taxes
 3.5
 (0.1) 3.4
Net Income14.0
 27.2
 180.9
 242.7
Basic Earnings Per Share       
Continuing operations$0.04
 $0.07
 $0.55
 $0.74
Discontinued operations
 0.01
 
 0.02
Basic Earnings Per Share$0.04

$0.08

$0.55

$0.76
Diluted Earnings Per Share       
Continuing operations$0.04
 $0.07
 $0.55
 $0.74
Discontinued operations
 0.01
 
 0.01
Diluted Earnings Per Share$0.04
 $0.08
 $0.55
 $0.75
Dividends Declared Per Common Share$0.175
 $0.165
 $0.700
 $0.640
Basic Average Common Shares Outstanding331.1
 322.3
 326.7
 321.4
Diluted Average Common Shares332.4
 323.9
 328.0
 323.2

The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) are an integral part of these statements.
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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)


NiSource Inc.
Condensed Statements of Consolidated Comprehensive Income (unaudited)

 Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in millions, net of taxes)2017 2016 2017 2016
Net Income$14.0
 $27.2
 $180.9
 $242.7
Other comprehensive income:       
 Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities(1)
0.1
 (0.3) 1.1
 2.2
Net unrealized loss on cash flow hedges(2)
(9.3) (22.6) (21.2) (146.8)
Unrecognized pension and OPEB benefit(3)
1.1
 0.2
 1.5
 0.7
Total other comprehensive loss(8.1) (22.7) (18.6) (143.9)
Comprehensive Income$5.9
 $4.5

$162.3

$98.8
(1) Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of zero and $0.1 million tax benefit in the third quarter of 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $0.6 million and $1.2 million tax expense for the nine months ended 2017 and 2016, respectively.
(2) Net unrealized loss on cash flow hedges, net of $5.8 million and $14.0 million tax benefit in the third quarter of 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $13.1 million and $90.6 million tax benefit for the nine months ended 2017 and 2016, respectively.
(3) Unrecognized pension and OPEB benefit, net of $0.5 million and $0.1 million tax expense in the third quarter of 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $0.8 million and $0.4 million tax expense for the nine months ended 2017 and 2016, respectively.
The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) are an integral part of these statements.
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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

NiSource Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)
(in millions)September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
ASSETS   
Property, Plant and Equipment   
Utility plant$20,657.6
 $19,368.0
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(6,906.2) (6,613.7)
Net utility plant13,751.4
 12,754.3
Other property, at cost, less accumulated depreciation290.7
 313.7
Net Property, Plant and Equipment14,042.1
 13,068.0
Investments and Other Assets   
Unconsolidated affiliates5.6
 6.6
Other investments207.7
 193.3
Total Investments and Other Assets213.3
 199.9
Current Assets   
Cash and cash equivalents19.3
 26.4
Restricted cash9.0
 9.6
Accounts receivable (less reserve of $17.4 and $23.3, respectively)480.0
 847.0
Gas inventory325.2
 279.9
Materials and supplies, at average cost102.3
 101.7
Electric production fuel, at average cost84.0
 112.8
Exchange gas receivable42.9
 5.4
Regulatory assets203.9
 248.7
Prepayments and other65.8
 130.6
Total Current Assets1,332.4
 1,762.1
Other Assets   
Regulatory assets1,666.2
 1,636.7
Goodwill1,690.7
 1,690.7
Intangible assets234.4
 242.7
Deferred charges and other90.4
 91.8
Total Other Assets3,681.7
 3,661.9
Total Assets$19,269.5
 $18,691.9
  
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in millions, except per share amounts)2022202120222021
Operating Revenues
Customer revenues$1,156.5 $952.4 $2,996.8 $2,458.9 
Other revenues26.7 33.6 59.7 72.7 
Total Operating Revenues1,183.2 986.0 3,056.5 2,531.6 
Operating Expenses
Cost of energy383.7 228.3 1,090.4 705.1 
Operation and maintenance381.9 362.8 776.2 724.3 
Depreciation and amortization208.7 186.3 401.4 371.3 
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net (0.1)(105.0)8.0 
Other taxes65.6 66.5 149.9 147.5 
Total Operating Expenses1,039.9 843.8 2,312.9 1,956.2 
Operating Income143.3 142.2 743.6 575.4 
Other Income (Deductions)
Interest expense, net(84.5)(84.5)(168.2)(169.1)
Other, net9.0 12.4 19.9 22.9 
Total Other Deductions, Net(75.5)(72.1)(148.3)(146.2)
Income before Income Taxes67.8 70.1 595.3 429.2 
Income Taxes12.0 13.2 108.2 75.8 
Net Income55.8 56.9 487.1 353.4 
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest(11.2)(3.4)(6.7)(2.4)
Net Income Attributable to NiSource67.0 60.3 493.8 355.8 
Preferred dividends(13.8)(13.8)(27.6)(27.6)
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders53.2 46.5 466.2 328.2 
Earnings Per Share
Basic Earnings Per Share$0.13 $0.12 $1.15 $0.84 
Diluted Earnings Per Share$0.12 $0.11 $1.06 $0.80 
Basic Average Common Shares Outstanding406.4 393.0 406.2 392.8 
Diluted Average Common Shares440.2 422.9 440.8 408.5 
The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) are an integral part of these statements.
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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

NiSource Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) (continued)
(in millions, except share amounts)September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES   
Capitalization   
Common Stockholders’ Equity   
Common stock - $0.01 par value, 400,000,000 shares authorized; 336,691,078 and 323,159,672 shares outstanding, respectively$3.4
 $3.3
Treasury stock(94.6) (88.7)
Additional paid-in capital5,518.5
 5,153.9
Retained deficit(1,020.6) (972.2)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(43.7) (25.1)
Total Common Stockholders’ Equity4,363.0
 4,071.2
Long-term debt, excluding amounts due within one year7,518.6
 6,058.2
Total Capitalization11,881.6

10,129.4
Current Liabilities   
Current portion of long-term debt289.8
 363.1
Short-term borrowings843.2
 1,488.0
Accounts payable447.4
 539.4
Dividends payable58.9
 
Customer deposits and credits253.1
 264.1
Taxes accrued148.4
 195.4
Interest accrued89.2
 120.3
Exchange gas payable68.0
 83.7
Regulatory liabilities55.1
 116.7
Legal and environmental27.5
 37.4
Accrued compensation and employee benefits167.0
 161.4
Other accruals119.2
 82.7
Total Current Liabilities2,566.8
 3,452.2
Other Liabilities   
Risk management liabilities28.7
 44.5
Deferred income taxes2,619.4
 2,528.0
Deferred investment tax credits12.6
 13.4
Accrued insurance liabilities89.0
 82.8
Accrued liability for postretirement and postemployment benefits397.3
 713.4
Regulatory liabilities1,217.8
 1,265.1
Asset retirement obligations268.5
 262.6
Other noncurrent liabilities187.8
 200.5
Total Other Liabilities4,821.1
 5,110.3
Commitments and Contingencies (Refer to Note 14, "Other Commitments and Contingencies")
 
Total Capitalization and Liabilities$19,269.5
 $18,691.9
The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) are an integral part of these statements.
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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

NiSource Inc.
Condensed Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows (unaudited)

Nine Months Ended September 30, (in millions)
2017 2016
Operating Activities   
Net Income$180.9
 $242.7
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash from Continuing Operations:   
Loss on early extinguishment of debt111.5
 
Depreciation and amortization428.5
 406.0
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits96.3
 137.7
Other adjustments28.5
 24.5
Changes in Assets and Liabilities:   
Components of working capital32.6
 (52.0)
Regulatory assets/liabilities(12.9) (202.2)
Postretirement and postemployment benefits(314.5) (20.9)
Other noncurrent assets(3.7) (3.0)
Other noncurrent liabilities(17.7) 
Net Operating Activities from Continuing Operations529.5
 532.8
Net Operating Activities from (used for) Discontinued Operations0.1
 (0.8)
Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities529.6
 532.0
Investing Activities   
Capital expenditures(1,216.4) (1,083.4)
Cost of removal(78.9) (79.5)
Purchases of available-for-sale securities(139.4) (33.4)
Sales of available-for-sale securities129.4
 25.9
Other investing activities(0.8) 2.2
Net Cash Flows used for Investing Activities(1,306.1) (1,168.2)
Financing Activities   
Issuance of long-term debt2,750.0
 500.0
Repayments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations(1,352.4) (210.9)
Premiums and other debt related costs(139.8) (0.3)
Change in short-term borrowings, net(644.9) 491.6
Issuance of common stock332.6
 16.8
Acquisition of treasury stock(5.9) (8.1)
Dividends paid - common stock(170.2) (152.3)
Net Cash Flows from Financing Activities769.4
 636.8
Change in cash and cash equivalents from (used for) continuing operations(7.2) 1.4
Change in cash and cash equivalents from (used for) discontinued operations

0.1
 (0.8)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period26.4
 15.5
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period$19.3
 $16.1

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
As of September 30, (in millions)
2017 2016
Non-cash transactions:   
Capital expenditures included in current liabilities$219.1
 $131.2
Dividends declared but not paid$58.9
 $53.1

The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) are an integral part of these statements.
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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)


NiSource Inc.
Condensed Statements of Consolidated EquityComprehensive Income (unaudited)
 Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in millions, net of taxes)2022202120222021
Net Income$55.8 $56.9 $487.1 $353.4 
Other comprehensive income:
 Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale debt securities(1)
(3.9)0.9 (9.6)(1.6)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges(2)
56.0 (49.8)103.0 34.8 
Unrecognized pension and OPEB benefit (costs)(3)
(2.5)0.8 (2.4)(0.1)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)49.6 (48.1)91.0 33.1 
Comprehensive Income$105.4 $8.8 $578.1 $386.5 
(in millions)
Common
Stock
 
Treasury
Stock
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Retained
Deficit
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 Total
Balance as of January 1, 2017$3.3
 $(88.7) $5,153.9
 $(972.2) $(25.1) $4,071.2
Comprehensive Income (Loss):           
Net Income
 
 
 180.9
 
 180.9
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
 
 
 
 (18.6) (18.6)
Common stock dividends ($0.70 per share)
 
 
 (229.3) 
 (229.3)
Treasury stock acquired
 (5.9) 
 
 
 (5.9)
Stock issuances:           
Employee stock purchase plan
 
 3.7
 
 
 3.7
Long-term incentive plan
 
 11.2
 
 
 11.2
401(k) and profit sharing
 
 28.8
 
 
 28.8
Dividend reinvestment plan
 
 6.3
 
 
 6.3
ATM program0.1
 
 314.6
 
 
 314.7
Balance as of September 30, 2017$3.4
 $(94.6) $5,518.5
 $(1,020.6) $(43.7) $4,363.0
(1)Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale debt securities, net of $1.1 million tax benefit and $0.3 million tax expense in the second quarter of 2022 and 2021, respectively and $2.6 million and $0.4 million tax benefit for the six months ended 2022 and 2021, respectively.

(2)Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, net of $12.8 million tax expense and $16.5 million tax benefit in the second quarter of 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $34.1 million and $11.5 million tax expense for the six months ended 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Shares (in thousands)
Common Shares Treasury Shares Outstanding Shares
Balance as of January 1, 2017326,664
 (3,504) 323,160
Treasury Stock acquired  (245) (245)
Issued:     
Employee stock purchase plan155
 
 155
Long-term incentive plan241
 
 241
401(k) and profit sharing1,188
 
 1,188
Dividend reinvestment plan261
 
 261
ATM program11,931
 
 11,931
Balance as of September 30, 2017340,440
 (3,749) 336,691

(3)Unrecognized pension and OPEB benefit (costs), net of $0.8 million tax benefit and $0.2 million tax expense in the second quarter of 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $0.8 million tax benefit and $1.1 million tax expense for the six months ended 2022 and 2021, respectively.
The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) are an integral part of these statements.

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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NiSource Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)
(in millions)June 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
ASSETS
Property, Plant and Equipment
Plant$26,046.1 $25,171.3 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(7,534.4)(7,289.5)
Net Property, Plant and Equipment(1)
18,511.7 17,881.8 
Investments and Other Assets
Unconsolidated affiliates0.8 0.8 
Available-for-sale debt securities (amortized cost of $160.2 and $169.3, allowance for credit losses of $1.0 and $0.2, respectively)149.8 171.8 
Other investments73.5 87.1 
Total Investments and Other Assets224.1 259.7 
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents77.8 84.2 
Restricted cash21.7 10.7 
Accounts receivable740.7 849.1 
Allowance for credit losses(26.1)(23.5)
Accounts receivable, net714.6 825.6 
Gas inventory307.5 327.4 
Materials and supplies, at average cost142.9 139.1 
Electric production fuel, at average cost41.2 32.2 
Exchange gas receivable134.6 99.6 
Regulatory assets179.7 206.2 
Prepayments and other291.7 195.8 
Total Current Assets(1)
1,911.7 1,920.8 
Other Assets
Regulatory assets2,308.8 2,286.0 
Goodwill1,485.9 1,485.9 
Deferred charges and other371.6 322.7 
Total Other Assets4,166.3 4,094.6 
Total Assets$24,813.8 $24,156.9 
(1)Includes $684.6 million and $695.9 million at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, of net property, plant and equipment assets and $20.4 million and $14.3 million at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, of current assets of consolidated VIEs that may be used only to settle obligations of the consolidated VIEs. Refer to Note 12, "Variable Interest Entities" for additional information.
The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) are an integral part of these statements. 
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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NiSource Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) (continued)
(in millions, except share amounts)June 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
Capitalization
Stockholders’ Equity
Common stock - $0.01 par value, 600,000,000 shares authorized; 405,878,297 and 405,303,023 shares outstanding, respectively$4.1 $4.1 
Preferred stock - $0.01 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized; 1,302,500 shares outstanding1,546.5 1,546.5 
Treasury stock(99.9)(99.9)
Additional paid-in capital7,218.6 7,204.3 
Retained deficit(1,408.9)(1,580.9)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(35.8)(126.8)
Total NiSource Stockholders’ Equity7,224.6 6,947.3 
Noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiaries315.8 325.6 
Total Equity7,540.4 7,272.9 
Long-term debt, excluding amounts due within one year9,520.2 9,183.4 
Total Capitalization17,060.6 16,456.3 
Current Liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt37.3 58.1 
Short-term borrowings555.0 560.0 
Accounts payable650.3 697.8 
Dividends payable - common stock95.4 — 
Dividends payable - preferred stock8.2 — 
Customer deposits and credits184.7 237.9 
Taxes accrued232.3 277.1 
Interest accrued124.4 105.5 
Exchange gas payable91.2 107.7 
Regulatory liabilities300.4 137.4 
Accrued compensation and employee benefits142.9 182.7 
Other accruals592.9 382.0 
Total Current Liabilities(1)
3,015.0 2,746.2 
Other Liabilities
Deferred income taxes1,830.9 1,659.4 
Accrued liability for postretirement and postemployment benefits280.5 292.5 
Regulatory liabilities1,833.0 1,842.6 
Asset retirement obligations464.1 469.7 
Other noncurrent liabilities329.7 690.2 
Total Other Liabilities(1)
4,738.2 4,954.4 
Commitments and Contingencies (Refer to Note 15, "Other Commitments and Contingencies")
Total Capitalization and Liabilities$24,813.8 $24,156.9 
(1)Includes $7.5 million and $10.0 million at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, of current liabilities and $20.8 million and $20.5 million at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, of other liabilities of consolidated VIEs that creditors do not have recourse to our general credit. Refer to Note 12, "Variable Interest Entities," for additional information.
The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) are an integral part of these statements.
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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NiSource Inc.
Condensed Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows (unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30, (in millions)
20222021
Operating Activities
Net Income$487.1 $353.4 
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash from Operating Activities:
Depreciation and amortization401.4 371.3 
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits100.8 70.8 
Loss (gain) on sale of assets(105.0)8.0 
Other adjustments14.1 8.9 
Changes in Assets and Liabilities:
Components of working capital2.4 (106.2)
Regulatory assets/liabilities(8.2)21.5 
Deferred charges and other noncurrent assets(16.1)(2.5)
Other noncurrent liabilities30.7 (22.2)
Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities907.2 703.0 
Investing Activities
Capital expenditures(917.0)(798.1)
Insurance recoveries105.0 — 
Payment to renewable generation asset developer(79.0)(7.4)
Other investing activities(60.1)(56.9)
Net Cash Flows used for Investing Activities(951.1)(862.4)
Financing Activities
Issuance of long-term debt, net of discount and underwriting costs345.6 — 
Repayments of long-term debt and finance lease obligations(34.7)(12.2)
Change in short-term borrowings, net (maturity ≤ 90 days)(5.0)(503.0)
Issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs5.9 6.0 
Equity costs, premiums and other debt related costs(9.1)(5.9)
Contributions from noncontrolling interest 7.4 
Distributions to noncontrolling interest(3.0)(0.2)
Issuance of equity units, net of underwriting costs 839.9 
Dividends paid - common stock(190.6)(172.5)
Dividends paid - preferred stock(27.6)(27.6)
Contract liability payment(33.0)(7.7)
Net Cash Flows from Financing Activities48.5 124.2 
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash4.6 (35.2)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period94.9 125.6 
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period$99.5 $90.4 
Reconciliation to Balance Sheet
Six Months Ended June 30,(in millions)
2022
Cash and cash equivalents77.8
Restricted Cash21.7
Total Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash99.5
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
Six Months Ended June 30, (in millions)
20222021
Non-cash transactions:
Capital expenditures included in current liabilities$252.6 $193.0 
Dividends declared but not paid103.6 94.4 
Purchase contract liability(1)
97.3 161.5 
Obligation to developer at formation of joint venture$ $6.0 
(1)Refer to Note 5, "Equity," for additional information.
The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) are an integral part of these statements.
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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NiSource Inc.
Condensed Statements of Consolidated Equity (unaudited)
(in millions)Common
Stock
Preferred Stock(1)
Treasury
Stock
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
Retained
Deficit
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Noncontrolling Interest in Consolidated SubsidiariesTotal
Balance as of April 1, 2022$4.1 $1,546.5 $(99.9)$7,208.9 $(1,372.3)$(85.4)$329.5 $7,531.4 
Comprehensive Income:
Net income— — — — 67.0 — (11.2)55.8 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax— — — — — 49.6 — 49.6 
Dividends:
Common stock ($0.24 per share)— — — — (95.4)— — (95.4)
Preferred stock (See Note 5)— — — — (8.2)— — (8.2)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests— — — — — — (2.5)(2.5)
Stock issuances:
Employee stock purchase plan— — — 1.3 — — — 1.3 
Long-term incentive plan— — — 6.0 — — — 6.0 
401(k) and profit sharing— — — 2.4 — — — 2.4 
Balance as of June 30, 2022$4.1 $1,546.5 $(99.9)$7,218.6 $(1,408.9)$(35.8)$315.8 $7,540.4 
(1)Series A, Series B, and Series C shares have an aggregate liquidation preference of $400M, $500M, and $863M, respectively. See Note 5, "Equity" for additional information.
(in millions)Common
Stock
Preferred Stock(1)
Treasury
Stock
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
Retained
Deficit
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Noncontrolling Interest in Consolidated SubsidiariesTotal
Balance as of January 1, 2022$4.1 $1,546.5 $(99.9)$7,204.3 $(1,580.9)$(126.8)$325.6 $7,272.9 
Comprehensive Income:
Net income— — — — 493.8 — (6.7)487.1 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax— — — — — 91.0 — 91.0 
Dividends:
Common stock ($0.71 per share)— — — — (286.1)— — (286.1)
Preferred stock (See Note 5)— — — — (35.7)— — (35.7)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests— — — — — — (3.1)(3.1)
Stock issuances:
Employee stock purchase plan— — — 2.5 — — — 2.5 
Long-term incentive plan— — — 6.9 — — — 6.9 
401(k) and profit sharing— — — 4.9 — — — 4.9 
Balance as of June 30, 2022$4.1 $1,546.5 $(99.9)$7,218.6 $(1,408.9)$(35.8)$315.8 $7,540.4 
(1)Series A, Series B, and Series C shares have an aggregate liquidation preference of $400M, $500M, and $863M, respectively. See Note 5, "Equity" for additional information.



















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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NiSource Inc.
Condensed Statements of Consolidated Equity (unaudited) (continued)
(in millions)Common
Stock
Preferred Stock(1)
Treasury
Stock
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
Retained
Deficit
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Noncontrolling Interest in Consolidated SubsidiariesTotal
Balance as of April 1, 2021$3.9 $880.0 $(99.9)$6,892.9 $(1,669.8)$(75.5)$94.1 $6,025.7 
Comprehensive Income:
Net income (loss)— — — — 60.3 — (3.4)56.9 
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax— — — — — (48.1)— (48.1)
Dividends:
Common stock ($0.22 per share)— — — — (86.4)— — (86.4)
Preferred stock (See Note 5)— — — — (8.2)— — (8.2)
Distribution to noncontrolling interest— — — — — — (0.3)(0.3)
Stock issuances:
Equity Units— 838.8 — (173.3)— — — 665.5 
Employee stock purchase plan— — — 1.2 — — — 1.2 
Long-term incentive plan— — — 4.8 — — — 4.8 
401(k) and profit sharing— — — 2.4 — — — 2.4 
Balance as of June 30, 2021$3.9 $1,718.8 $(99.9)$6,728.0 $(1,704.1)$(123.6)$90.4 $6,613.5 
(1)Series A, Series B and Series C shares have an aggregate liquidation preference of $400M, $500M, and $863M, respectively. See Note 5, "Equity" for additional information.
(in millions)Common
Stock
Preferred Stock(1)
Treasury
Stock
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
Retained
Deficit
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Noncontrolling Interest in Consolidated SubsidiariesTotal
Balance as of January 1, 2021$3.9 $880.0 $(99.9)$6,890.1 $(1,765.2)$(156.7)$85.6 $5,837.8 
Comprehensive Loss:
Net income (loss)— — — — 355.8 — (2.4)353.4 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax— — — — — 33.1 — 33.1 
Dividends:
Common stock ($0.66 per share)— — — — (259.0)— — (259.0)
Preferred stock (See Note 5)— — — — (35.7)— — (35.7)
Contribution from noncontrolling interest, net of distributions— — — — — — 7.2 7.2 
Stock issuances:
Equity Units— 838.8 — (173.3)— — 0665.5 
Employee stock purchase plan— — — 2.5 — — — 2.5 
Long-term incentive plan— — — 4.3 — — — 4.3 
401(k) and profit sharing— — — 4.7 — — — 4.7 
ATM program— — — (0.3)— — 0(0.3)
Balance as of June 30, 2021$3.9 $1,718.8 $(99.9)$6,728.0 $(1,704.1)$(123.6)$90.4 $6,613.5 
(1)Series A, Series B and Series C shares have an aggregate liquidation preference of $400M, $500M, and $863M respectively. See Note 5, "Equity" for additional information.
The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) are an integral part of these statements.
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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NiSource Inc.
Condensed Statements of Consolidated Equity (unaudited) (continued)
PreferredCommon
Shares (in thousands)
SharesSharesTreasuryOutstanding
Balance as of April 1, 20221,303 409,697 (3,963)405,734 
Issued:
Employee stock purchase plan— 39 — 39 
Long-term incentive plan— 28 — 28 
401(k) and profit sharing— 77 — 77 
Balance as of June 30, 20221,303 409,841 (3,963)405,878 
PreferredCommon
Shares (in thousands)
SharesSharesTreasuryOutstanding
Balance as of January 1, 20221,303 409,266 (3,963)405,303 
Issued:
Employee stock purchase plan— 83 — 83 
Long-term incentive plan— 328 — 328 
401(k) and profit sharing— 164 — 164 
Balance as of June 30, 20221,303 409,841 (3,963)405,878 
PreferredCommon
Shares (in thousands)
SharesSharesTreasuryOutstanding
Balance as of April 1, 2021440 396,093 (3,963)392,130 
Issued:
Equity Units863 — — — 
Employee stock purchase plan— 52 — 52 
Long-term incentive plan— 51 — 51 
401(k) and profit sharing— 96 — 96 
Balance as of June 30, 20211,303 396,292 (3,963)392,329 
PreferredCommon
Shares (in thousands)
SharesSharesTreasuryOutstanding
Balance as of January 1, 2021440 395,723 (3,963)391,760 
Issued:
Equity Units863 — — — 
Employee stock purchase plan— 107 — 107 
Long-term incentive plan— 263 — 263 
401(k) and profit sharing— 199 — 199 
Balance as of June 30, 20211,303 396,292 (3,963)392,329 
The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) are an integral part of these statements.






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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NiSource Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

1.    Basis of Accounting Presentation

TheOur accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) for NiSource Inc. ("NiSource" or the “Company”) reflect all normal recurring adjustments that are necessary, in the opinion of management, to present fairly the results of operations in accordance with GAAP in the United States of America. The accompanying financial statements containinclude the accounts of us, our majority-owned subsidiaries, and VIEs of which we are the Companyprimary beneficiary after the elimination of all intercompany accounts and its majority-owned or controlled subsidiaries.transactions.
The accompanying financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in NiSource’sour Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016.2021. Income for interim periods may not be indicative of results for the calendar year due to weather variations and other factors.
The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although NiSource believeswe believe that the disclosures made in this quarterly reportQuarterly Report on Form 10-Q are adequate to make the information herein not misleading.
2.    Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

NiSource isWe are currently evaluating the impact of certain ASUs on itsour Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) and Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited), which are described below:

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting and in January 2021, the FASB issuedASU 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Scope. These pronouncements provide temporary optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP principles to contract modifications and hedging relationships to ease the financial reporting burdens of the expected market transition from LIBOR and other interbank offered rates to alternative reference rates. These pronouncements are effective upon issuance on March 12, 2020, and will apply through December 31, 2022. We have evaluated the temporary expedients and options available under this guidance and identified the financial instruments to which the expedients could be applied, if deemed necessary. As of June 30, 2022, we have not applied any expedients or options available under these ASUs.
In November 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-10, Government Assistance (Topic 832): Disclosures by Business Entities about Government Assistance. This pronouncement requires certain annual disclosures for transactions with a government that are accounted for by applying a grant or contribution accounting model by analogy to other accounting guidance. This pronouncement is applicable for financial statements issued for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021. We are currently evaluating the impact of adoption, if any, on the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivative and Hedging - Contracts in Entity's Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity's Own Equity. This pronouncement amends the guidance for entities that issue convertible instruments and/or contracts indexed to and potentially settled in an entity's own equity. The pronouncement eliminates the beneficial conversion and cash conversion accounting models for convertible instruments. Additionally, the pronouncement amends the guidance for the derivatives scope exception for contracts in an entity's own equity. This pronouncement impacts the denominator in the calculation of diluted EPS for our Equity Units as we are required to assume share settlement of the remaining purchase contract payment balance when applying the if-converted method. Moreover, we are required to utilize the average share price for the period instead of the end of period price. We adopted this pronouncement using the modified retrospective method as of January 1, 2022.
3.    Revenue Recognition
Revenue Disaggregation and Reconciliation. We disaggregate revenue from contracts with customers based upon reportable segment, as well as by customer class. The Gas Distribution Operations segment provides natural gas service and transportation for residential, commercial and industrial customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky, Maryland, and Indiana. The Electric Operations segment provides electric service in 20 counties in the northern part of Indiana.
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ASU 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost

The pronouncement changes how defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans present net periodic benefit cost. The service cost component of net periodic benefit cost will be included with other employee compensation costs whereas other components of the net periodic benefit cost will be disclosed separately outside of income from operations in the income statement. Additionally, only the service cost component of net periodic benefit cost will be eligible for capitalization.

Annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods therein. Early adoption is permitted.

NiSource plans to adopt the standard effective January 1, 2018. Upon adoption, NiSource will continue to present the service cost component of net periodic benefit cost within "Operation and maintenance"; however, other components of the net periodic benefit cost will be presented separately below "Operating Income" in the income statement. This change in income statement presentation will be implemented on a retrospective basis. Additionally, beginning prospectively on the date of adoption, only the service cost component of NiSource's net periodic benefit cost component will be eligible for capitalization as "Property, Plant and Equipment" on the balance sheet. NiSource is currently evaluating the impact of adoption on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) and Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).


ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NiSource Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

The tables below reconcile revenue disaggregation by customer class to segment revenue, as well as to revenues reflected on the Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income (unaudited):
Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
(in millions)
Gas Distribution OperationsElectric Operations
Corporate and Other(2)
Total
Customer Revenues(1)
Residential$465.0 $137.0 $— $602.0 
Commercial160.6 134.7 — 295.3 
Industrial48.1 138.7 — 186.8 
Off-system59.1 — — 59.1 
Miscellaneous8.6 4.7 — 13.3 
Total Customer Revenues$741.4 $415.1 $— $1,156.5 
Other Revenues(0.3)22.0 5.0 26.7 
Total Operating Revenues$741.1 $437.1 $5.0 $1,183.2 
(1)Customer revenue amounts exclude intersegment revenues. See Note 18, "Business Segment Information," for discussion of intersegment revenues.
(2)Other revenues primarily related to the Transition Services Agreement entered into in connection with the sale of the Massachusetts Business.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
(in millions)
Gas Distribution OperationsElectric Operations
Corporate and Other(2)
Total
Customer Revenues(1)
Residential$378.6 $131.9 $— $510.5 
Commercial125.4 130.0 — 255.4 
Industrial44.0 119.0 — 163.0 
Off-system17.0 — — 17.0 
Miscellaneous4.9 1.4 0.2 6.5 
Total Customer Revenues$569.9 $382.3 $0.2 $952.4 
Other Revenues4.4 21.2 8.0 33.6 
Total Operating Revenues$574.3 $403.5 $8.2 $986.0 
(1)Customer revenue amounts exclude intersegment revenues. See Note 18, "Business Segment Information," for discussion of intersegment revenues.
(2)Other revenues primarily related to the Transition Services Agreement entered into in connection with the sale of the Massachusetts Business.
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StandardDescriptionEffective DateEffect on the financial statements or other significant matters
ASU 2016-12, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients
The pronouncement clarifies implementation guidance in ASU 2014-09 on assessing collectability, noncash consideration and the presentation of sales and other similar taxes collected from customers.Annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods therein. Early adoption is permitted for annual or interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016.NiSource has formed an internal stakeholder group to promote information sharing and communication of the new requirements. Additionally, NiSource participates in an informal forum of industry peers where questions can be asked and interpretations of the new standard can be shared. Involvement in this group has resulted in additional clarity on industry-specific issues such as treatment of CIAC, scoping of tariff arrangements and presentation of alternative revenue programs. This clarity has furthered NiSource's adoption efforts. NiSource has separated its various revenue streams into high-level categories, which serve as the basis for accounting analysis and documentation as it relates to the pronouncement's impact on NiSource's revenues. Substantially all of NiSource’s revenues are tariff based, which NiSource concluded will be in scope of ASC 606. Based on evaluation performed to date, NiSource generally expects that the revenue from tariff based sales will continue to be equivalent to the natural gas or electricity supplied and billed each period (including unbilled revenues) and the adoption of the new guidance will not result in a material shift in the amount or timing of revenue recognition for such sales. NiSource has also undertaken efforts to outline mock footnote disclosures intended to satisfy ASC 606's disclosure requirements and expects to enhance its disclosures on revenue recognition policies and elections. Certain disclosure options continue to be evaluated at NiSource, including method and level of revenue disaggregation. NiSource intends to adopt this ASU effective January 1, 2018 and plans to use the modified retrospective method of adoption. If applicable, this method requires a cumulative effect adjustment to be recorded on the balance sheet as of January 1, 2018 and disclosures reconciling results under the new revenue recognition guidance to results under previous guidance. In its evaluation, NiSource continues to monitor industry implementation issues which could impact accounting policies and revenue recognition, including NiSource's preliminary conclusions described above.
ASU 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations
The pronouncement clarifies the principal versus agent guidance in ASU 2014-09. The amendment clarifies how an entity should identify the unit of accounting for the principal versus agent evaluation, and how it should apply the control principle to certain types of arrangements.
ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)
The pronouncement outlines a single, comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance. The core principle of the new standard is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NiSource Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

Six months ended June 30, 2022
(in millions)
Gas Distribution OperationsElectric Operations
Corporate and Other(2)
Total
Customer Revenues(1)
Residential$1,441.9 $275.5 $— $1,717.4 
Commercial517.1 269.2 — 786.3 
Industrial115.9 268.5 — 384.4 
Off-system77.8 — — 77.8 
Miscellaneous22.6 8.3 — 30.9 
Total Customer Revenues$2,175.3 $821.5 $— $2,996.8 
Other Revenues2.5 45.7 11.5 59.7 
Total Operating Revenues$2,177.8 $867.2 $11.5 $3,056.5 
(1)Customer revenue amounts exclude intersegment revenues. See Note 18, "Business Segment Information," for discussion of intersegment revenues.
(2)Other revenues related to the Transition Services Agreement entered into in connection with the sale of the Massachusetts Business.
Six months ended June 30, 2021
(in millions)
Gas Distribution OperationsElectric Operations
Corporate and Other(2)
Total
Customer Revenues(1)
Residential$1,152.1 $261.1 $— $1,413.2 
Commercial396.9 252.8 — 649.7 
Industrial101.9 241.9 — 343.8 
Off-system31.4 — — 31.4 
Miscellaneous14.7 5.7 0.4 20.8 
Total Customer Revenues$1,697 $761.5 $0.4 $2,458.9 
Other Revenues13.1 44.5 15.1 72.7 
Total Operating Revenues$1,710.1 $806.0 $15.5 $2,531.6 
(1)Customer revenue amounts exclude intersegment revenues. See Note 18, "Business Segment Information," for discussion of intersegment revenues.
(2)Other revenues related to the Transition Services Agreement entered into in connection with the sale of the Massachusetts Business.
Customer Accounts Receivable. Accounts receivable on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) includes both billed and unbilled amounts, as well as certain amounts that are not related to customer revenues. Unbilled amounts of accounts receivable relate to a portion of a customer’s consumption of gas or electricity from the date of the last cycle billing through the last day of the month (balance sheet date). Factors taken into consideration when estimating unbilled revenue include historical usage, customer rates and weather. A significant portion of our operations are subject to seasonal fluctuations in sales. During the heating season, primarily from November through March, revenues and receivables from gas sales are more significant than in other months. The opening and closing balances of customer receivables for the six months ended June 30, 2022 are presented in the table below. We had no significant contract assets or liabilities during the period. Additionally, we have not incurred any significant costs to obtain or fulfill contracts.
(in millions)Customer Accounts Receivable, Billed (less reserve)Customer Accounts Receivable, Unbilled (less reserve)
Balance as of December 31, 2021$459.6 $337.0 
Balance as of June 30, 2022473.7 216.9 
Utility revenues are billed to customers monthly on a cycle basis. We expect that substantially all customer accounts receivable will be collected following customer billing, as this revenue consists primarily of periodic, tariff-based billings for service and usage. We maintain common utility credit risk mitigation practices, including requiring deposits and actively pursuing collection of past due amounts. Our regulated operations also utilize certain regulatory mechanisms that facilitate recovery of bad debt costs within tariff-based rates, which provides further evidence of collectibility. It is probable that substantially all of the consideration to which we are entitled from customers will be collected upon satisfaction of performance obligations.
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StandardDescriptionEffective DateEffect on the financial statements or other significant matters
ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842)
The pronouncement introduces a lessee model that brings most leases on the balance sheet. The standard requires that lessees recognize the following for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases, as that term is defined in the standard) at the lease commencement date: (1) a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis; and (2) a right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term.Annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods therein. Early adoption is permitted.NiSource has formed an internal stakeholder group that meets periodically to share information and gather data related to leasing activity at NiSource. This includes compiling a list of all contracts that could meet the definition of a lease under the new standard and evaluating the accounting for these contracts under the new standard to determine the ultimate impact the new standard will have on NiSource’s financial statements. Also, this procedure has identified process improvements to ensure data from newly initiated leases is captured to comply with the new standard. This work included the assistance of a third-party advisory firm. NiSource plans to adopt this standard effective January 1, 2019.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements


StandardAdoption
ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force)
NiSource elected to adopt this ASU effective October 1, 2017. Upon adoption, restricted cash on the Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows will no longer be presented as an investing activity and will instead be included as a component of beginning and ending cash balances. The adoption of this standard will be reflected in the Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows beginning with NiSource's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2017 (including all prior periods presented).
ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to accounting for Hedging Activities

NiSource elected to adopt this ASU effective September 30, 2017. Upon adoption, NiSource is no longer required to separately measure and report hedge ineffectiveness. The guidance also eases the requirements related to ongoing hedge effectiveness assessments at NiSource. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) or Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

ASU 2017-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting

NiSource elected to adopt this ASU effective July 1, 2017. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) or Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

ASU 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment
NiSource elected to adopt this ASU effective January 1, 2017. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) or Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).


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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NiSource Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

3.    Earnings Per Share

Basic EPSAllowance for Credit Losses. To evaluate for expected credit losses, customer account receivables are pooled based on similar risk characteristics, such as customer type, geography, payment terms, and related macro-economic risks. Expected credit losses are established using a model that considers historical collections experience, current information, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Internal and external inputs are used in our credit model including, but not limited to, energy consumption trends, revenue projections, actual charge-offs data, recoveries data, shut-offs, customer delinquencies, and final bill data. We continuously evaluate available information relevant to assessing collectability of current and future receivables. We evaluate creditworthiness of specific customers periodically or following changes in facts and circumstances. When we become aware of a specific commercial or industrial customer's inability to pay, an allowance for expected credit losses is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstandingrecorded for the period. The weighted-average shares outstandingrelevant amount. We also monitor other circumstances that could affect our overall expected credit losses including, but not limited to, creditworthiness of overall population in service territories, adverse conditions impacting an industry sector, and current economic conditions.
At each reporting period, we record expected credit losses to an allowance for diluted EPS includescredit losses account. When deemed to be uncollectible, customer accounts are written-off. A rollforward of our allowance for credit losses as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are presented in the incremental effectstable below:

(in millions)
Gas Distribution OperationsElectric OperationsCorporate and OtherTotal
Balance as of January 1, 2022$18.9 $3.8 $0.8 $23.5 
Current period provisions14.8 4.2 — 19.0 
Write-offs charged against allowance(21.3)(2.7)— (24.0)
Recoveries of amounts previously written off7.3 0.3 — 7.6 
Balance as of June 30, 2022$19.7 $5.6 $0.8 $26.1 
(in millions)
Gas Distribution OperationsElectric OperationsCorporate and OtherTotal
Balance as of January 1, 2021$41.8 $9.7 $0.8 $52.3 
Current period provisions5.8 1.4 — 7.2 
Write-offs charged against allowance(46.7)(7.7)— (54.4)
Recoveries of amounts previously written off18.0 0.4 — 18.4 
Balance as of December 31, 2021$18.9 $3.8 $0.8 $23.5 
In connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, certain state regulatory commissions instituted regulatory moratoriums that impacted our ability to pursue our standard credit risk mitigation practices during 2021. Following the issuance of these moratoriums, certain of our regulated operations have been authorized to recognize a regulatory asset for bad debt costs above levels currently recovered in rates. At December 31, 2021, in addition to our evaluation of the various long-term incentive compensation plans. The computationallowance for credit losses discussed above, we considered benefits available under governmental COVID-19 relief programs, the impact of diluted average common shares isunemployment benefits initiatives, and flexible payment plans being offered to customers affected by or experiencing hardship as follows:
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 30, September 30,
(in thousands)2017 2016 2017 2016
Denominator       
Basic average common shares outstanding331,139
 322,318
 326,662
 321,445
Dilutive potential common shares:       
Shares contingently issuable under employee stock plans604
 228
 503
 146
Shares restricted under employee stock plans653
 1,372
 866
 1,606
Diluted Average Common Shares332,396
 323,918
 328,031
 323,197

4.    Common Stock

ATM Program. On May 3, 2017, NiSource entered into four separate equity distribution agreements, pursuanta result of the pandemic, which could help to which NiSource may sell, from time to time, up to an aggregatemitigate the potential for increasing customer account delinquencies. We also considered the on-time bill payment promotion and robust customer marketing strategy for energy assistance programs that we have implemented. Based upon our overall evaluation, we have concluded that the allowance for credit losses as of $500.0 million of its common stock.December 31, 2021 and June 30, 2022 adequately reflected the collection risk and net realizable value for our receivables. As of September 30, 2017, approximately $182.8 million of equity remained available for issuance under the ATM program. The program expires on December 31, 2018. Shares of2021, we resumed our common stock are offered pursuant to NiSource's shelf registration statement filed with the SEC. The following table summarizes NiSource's activity under the ATM program:credit mitigation practices in all jurisdictions as all moratoriums had expired.
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 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 30, September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Number of shares issued10,612,915
 
 11,931,376
 
Average price per share$26.67
 $
 $26.58
 $
Proceeds, net of fees (in millions)
$281.0
 $
 $314.7
 $

5.    Regulatory Matters
Gas Distribution Operations Regulatory Matters
Cost Recovery and Trackers. Comparability of Gas Distribution Operations line item operating results is impacted by regulatory trackers that allow for the recovery in rates of certain costs such as those described below. Increases in the expenses that are the subject of trackers result in a corresponding increase in net revenues and therefore have essentially no impact on total operating income results.
Certain operating costs of the NiSource distribution companies are significant, recurring in nature, and generally outside the control of the distribution companies. Some states allow the recovery of such costs through cost tracking mechanisms. Such tracking mechanisms allow for abbreviated regulatory proceedings in order for the distribution companies to implement charges and recover appropriate costs. Tracking mechanisms allow for more timely recovery of such costs as compared with more traditional cost recovery mechanisms. Examples of such mechanisms include GCR adjustment mechanisms, tax riders, and bad debt recovery mechanisms.
A portion of the distribution companies' revenue is related to the recovery of gas costs, the review and recovery of which occurs through standard regulatory proceedings. All states in NiSource's operating area require periodic review of actual gas procurement activity to determine prudence and to permit the recovery of prudently incurred costs related to the supply of gas for customers. NiSource distribution companies have historically been found prudent in the procurement of gas supplies to serve customers.
Certain of the NiSource distribution companies have completed rate proceedings involving infrastructure replacement or are embarking upon regulatory initiatives to replace significant portions of their operating systems that are nearing the end of their

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NiSource Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

4.    Earnings Per Share
useful lives. Each LDC's approach to cost recovery may be unique, givenThe calculations of basic and diluted EPS are based on the different laws, regulationsweighted average number of shares of common stock and precedent that existpotential common stock outstanding during the period. For the purposes of determining diluted EPS, the shares underlying the purchase contracts included within the Equity Units were included in each jurisdiction.
Columbiathe calculation of Ohio.On November 28, 2012, the PUCO approved Columbia of Ohio’s application to extend its IRP for an additional five years (2013-2017), allowing Columbia of Ohio to continue to invest and recover on its accelerated main replacements. Columbia of Ohio filed its application to adjust rates associated with its IRP and DSM Riders on February 27, 2017, which requested authority to increase annual revenues by approximately $31.5 million. On March 23, 2017, the PUCO Staff filed comments which recommended approval of the application with only minor revisions. The PUCO issued an order on April 26, 2017, approving Columbia of Ohio's application. New rates went into effect on May 1, 2017.
On February 27, 2017, Columbia of Ohio filed an application requesting authority to extend its IRP for an additional five years (2018-2022). On July 10, 2017, the PUCO Staff recommended approval of Columbia of Ohio's IRPpotential common stock outstanding for the additional five years, with modifications to Columbiathree and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 using the if-converted method under US GAAP. For the purchase contracts, the number of Ohio's proposed IRP rates for the five-year period. A joint stipulation and recommendation, outlining annual maximum IRP rates for the five-year period, was filed on August 18, 2017 and was supported or not opposed by all parties except the OCC. A hearing was held on October 2, 2017 and briefing is scheduled toshares of our common stock that would be completed by November 7, 2017. An order is expected byissuable at the end of 2017.
On October 27, 2017 Columbiaeach reporting period will be reflected in the denominator of Ohio filedour diluted EPS calculation. If the average stock price during the period falls below the initial reference price of $24.51, subject to anti-dilution adjustments, the number of shares of our common stock used in calculating diluted EPS will be the maximum number of shares per the contract as described in Note 5, "Equity." Conversely, if the average stock price during the period is above the initial reference price of $24.51, subject to anti-dilution adjustments, a 30-day notice that they plan to file a requestvariable number of shares of our common stock will be used in calculating diluted EPS. A numerator adjustment was reflected in the calculation of diluted EPS for a rider to begin recovering plantinterest expense incurred for the three and associated deferralssix months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 net of tax, related to the CEP. purchase contracts.
We adopted ASU 2020-06 on January 1, 2022, which resulted in additional dilution from our Equity Units by requiring us to assume share settlement of the remaining purchase contract payment balance based on the average share price during the period. Refer to Note 2, "Recent Accounting Pronouncements," for more information on ASU 2020-06.
The CEPshares underlying the Series C Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock included within the Equity Units are contingently convertible securities as the conversion is contingent on a successful remarketing as described in Note 5, "Equity." Contingently convertible shares where conversion is not tied to a market price trigger are excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS until such time as the contingency has been resolved under the if-converted method. As of June 30, 2022 and 2021, the contingency was established in 2011not resolved and allows for deferral of interest, depreciation and property taxes on certain plant investments not recovered through its IRP modernization tracker.
NIPSCO Gas.On September 27, 2017, NIPSCO filed a base rate case with the IURC, seeking an annual revenue increase of $143.5 million (inclusive of amounts being recovered through various tracker programs). As part of this filing and among other items, NIPSCO proposed to update base rates for ongoing infrastructure improvements, revised depreciation rates and ongoing level of expenses to reflect the current costs of providing natural gas service. An order is expectedthus no shares were reflected in the second halfdenominator in the calculation of 2018.
On April 30, 2013, then Indiana Governor Pence signed Senate Enrolled Act 560, the TDSIC statute, into law. Among other provisions, this legislation provides for cost recovery outside of a base rate proceeding for new or replacement electric and gas transmission, distribution, and storage projects that a public utility undertakesdiluted EPS for the purposes of safety, reliability, system modernization, or economic development. Provisionsthree and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021.
Diluted EPS also includes the incremental effects of the TDSIC statute require that, among other things, requestsvarious long-term incentive compensation plans and the open ATM forward agreements during the period under the treasury stock method when the impact would be dilutive. Refer to Note 5, "Equity," for recovery include a seven-year planmore information on our ATM forward agreements.
The following table presents the calculation of eligible investments. Once the plan is approved by the IURC, eighty percent of eligible costs can be recovered using a periodic rate adjustment mechanism. The cost recovery mechanism is referred to as a TDSIC mechanism. Recoverable costs include a return on,our basic and of, the investment, including AFUDC, post-in-service carrying charges, operation and maintenance expenses, depreciation and property taxes. The remaining twenty percent of recoverable costs are to be deferred for future recovery in the public utility’s next general rate case. The periodic rate adjustment mechanism is capped at an annual increase of no more than two percent of total retail revenues. On February 28, 2017, NIPSCO filed TDSIC-6 requesting approval of $271.3 million of cumulative net capital spend through December 31, 2016. An order approving NIPSCO's filing was received from the IURC on June 28, 2017, and new rates went into effect on July 1, 2017. On August 31, 2017, NIPSCO filed TDSIC-7 requesting approval of $328.9 million of cumulative net capital spend through June 30, 2017. An order is expected in the fourth quarter of 2017.diluted EPS:
Columbia of Massachusetts.On July 7, 2014, the Governor of Massachusetts signed into law Chapter 149 of the Acts of 2014, An Act Relative to Natural Gas Leaks (“the Act”). The Act authorizes natural gas distribution companies to file gas infrastructure replacement plans with the Massachusetts DPU to address the replacement of aging natural gas pipeline infrastructure. In addition, the Act provides that the Massachusetts DPU may, after review of the plans, allow the proposed estimated costs of the plan into rates as of May 1 of the subsequent year. On October 31, 2016, Columbia of Massachusetts filed its GSEP for the 2017 construction year. In that filing, Columbia of Massachusetts proposed to recover a cumulative revenue requirement of $17.2 million. An order was received from the Massachusetts DPU on April 28, 2017 approving the filing and rates went into effect on May 1, 2017. On October 31, 2017, Columbia of Massachusetts filed its GSEP for the 2018 construction year. Columbia of Massachusetts is proposing to recover a cumulative revenue requirement of $26.8 million including a waiver to collect the $3.1 million revenue requirement in excess of the GSEP cap provision. If the waiver is not approved, the cumulative revenue requirement will be $23.7 million. An order is expected from the Massachusetts DPU in the second quarter of 2018, with new rates effective May 1, 2018.
Columbia of Virginia. On April 29, 2016, Columbia of Virginia filed a request with the VSCC, seeking an annual revenue increase of $37.0 million. On September 28, 2016, Columbia of Virginia implemented updated interim base rates subject to refund. On January 17, 2017, Columbia of Virginia presented a stipulation and proposed recommendation, representing a settlement by all parties to the proceeding that included a base revenue increase of $28.5 million. On March 17, 2017, by final order, the VSCC approved the settlement agreement without modification. In accordance with the terms of the final order, during 2017 Columbia
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in millions, except per share amounts)2022202120222021
Numerator:
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders - Basic$53.2 $46.5 $466.2 $328.2 
Dilutive effect of Equity Units0.5 0.4 1.0 0.4 
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders - Diluted$53.7 $46.9 $467.2 $328.6 
Denominator:
Average common shares outstanding - Basic406.4 393.0 406.2 392.8 
Dilutive potential common shares:
Equity Units purchase contracts27.9 28.2 28.5 14.2 
Equity Units purchase contract payment balance3.3 — 3.6 — 
Shares contingently issuable under employee stock plans1.0 0.8 1.0 0.7 
Shares restricted under employee stock plans0.4 0.3 0.4 0.3 
ATM forward agreements1.2 0.6 1.1 0.5 
Average Common Shares - Diluted440.2 422.9 440.8 408.5 
Earnings per common share:
Basic$0.13 $0.12 $1.15 $0.84 
Diluted$0.12 $0.11 $1.06 $0.80 
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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NiSource Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

5.    Equity
ATM Program and Forward Sale Agreement. On February 22, 2021, we entered into six separate equity distribution agreements pursuant to which we are able to sell up to an aggregate of Virginia completed$750.0 million of our common stock.
On August 9, 2021, under the ATM program, we executed a forward sale agreement, which allows us to issue a fixed number of shares at a price to be settled in the future. From August 9, 2021 to September 1, 2021, the forward purchaser under our forward sale agreement borrowed 5,941,598 shares from third parties, which the forward purchaser sold, through its refundaffiliated agent, at a weighted average price of $25.25 per share. We may settle the forward sale agreement in shares, cash, or net shares by December 15, 2022. Had we settled all the shares under the forward sale agreement at June 30, 2022, we would have received approximately $143.8 million, based on a net price of $24.20 per share.
As of June 30, 2022, the ATM program (including the impacts of the difference betweenforward sale agreement discussed above) had approximately $300.0 million of equity available for issuance. The program expires on December 31, 2023.
Preferred Stock. As of June 30, 2022, we had 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock authorized for issuance, of which 1,302,500 shares of preferred stock in the interim customer rates implemented in 2016aggregate for all series were outstanding. The following table displays preferred dividends declared for the period by outstanding series of shares:
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,December 31,
202220212022202120222021
(in millions except shares and per share amounts)Liquidation Preference Per ShareSharesDividends Declared Per ShareOutstanding
5.650% Series A$1,000.00 400,000 — — 28.25 28.25 $393.9 $393.9 
6.500% Series B$25,000.00 20,000 406.25 406.25 1,218.75 1,218.75 $486.1 $486.1 
Series C(1)
$1,000.00 862,500 — — — — $666.5 $666.5 
(1)The Series C Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock initially will not bear any dividends. We recorded the initial present value of the purchase contract payments as a liability with a corresponding reduction to preferred stock.
In addition, 20,000 shares of Series B–1 Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, were outstanding as of June 30, 2022. Holders of Series B–1 Preferred Stock are not entitled to receive dividend payments and the rates approved by the final order.
Columbia of Maryland.On April 14, 2017, Columbia of Maryland filed a requesthave no conversion rights. The Series B–1 Preferred Stock is paired with the MPSC to adjust base rates. On July 28, 2017, all parties filed a settlement agreementSeries B Preferred Stock and may not be transferred, redeemed or repurchased except in connection with the MPSC, under which Columbia of Maryland will receive an annual revenue increase of $2.4 million. The MPSC approved the settlement on September 19, 2017 and rates went into effect on October 27, 2017.
Electric Operations Regulatory Matters
Cost Recovery and Trackers. Comparability of Electric Operations line item operating results is impacted by regulatory trackers that allow for the recovery in rates of certain costs such as those described below. Increases in the expenses that are the subject of trackers result in a corresponding increase in net revenues and therefore have essentially no impact on total operating income results.
Certain operating costssimultaneous transfer, redemption or repurchase of the Electric Operations are significant, recurring in nature,underlying Series B Preferred Stock.
As of June 30, 2022 and generally outside the control of NIPSCO. The IURC allows for recovery of such costs through cost tracking mechanisms. Such tracking mechanisms allow for abbreviated regulatory proceedings in order for NIPSCO to implement charges and recover appropriate costs. Tracking mechanisms allow for more timely recovery of such costs as compared with more traditional cost recovery mechanisms. Examples of such mechanisms include electric energy efficiency programs, MISO non-fuel costs and revenues, resource capacity charges, federally mandated costs and environmental related costs.
2021, Series A portion of NIPSCO's revenue is related to the recovery of fuel costs to generate power and the fuel costs related to purchased power. These costs are recovered through a FAC, a quarterly regulatory proceeding in Indiana.
NIPSCO has approval from the IURC to recover certain environmental related costs through an ECT. Under the ECT, NIPSCO is permitted to recover (1) AFUDC and a return on the capital investment expended by NIPSCO to implement environmental compliance plan projects and (2) related operation and maintenance and depreciation expenses once the environmental facilities become operational. On July 28, 2017, NIPSCO filed ECR-30 which included $256.2Preferred Stock had $1.0 million of cumulative net capital expenditures through the period ended June 30, 2017. An order was received from the IURC on October 25, 2017,preferred dividends in arrears, or $2.51 per share, and new rates went into effect the first billing cycle of November 2017.
NIPSCO made a TDSIC-2 rate adjustment mechanism filing on June 30, 2017 seeking recovery and ratemaking relief associated with $177.3Series B Preferred Stock had $1.4 million of cumulative net capital expenditures made throughpreferred dividends in arrears, or $72.23 per share.
Equity Units. On April 30, 2017. An order approving19, 2021, we completed the request was received from the IURC on October 31, 2017 and new rates are expectedsale of 8.625 million Equity Units, initially consisting of Corporate Units, each with a stated amount of $100. Each Corporate Unit consists of a forward contract to go into effect with the first billing cyclepurchase shares of November 2017.
On November 1, 2016, NIPSCO filed a petition with the IURC for relief regarding the construction of additional environmental projects required to comply with the final rules for regulation of CCRs and the ELG. On June 9, 2017, a settlement agreement was filed with the IURC regarding the CCR projects and treatment of associated costs. An evidentiary hearing was held on August 21, 2017 and an order is expected by the end of 2017. Given the current postponement of the ELG rule, NIPSCO has agreed, with the settling parties, that the ELG projects and related costs would be addressed in a later proceeding. Refer to Note 14-C, “Environmental Matters,” for more information.

6.    Risk Management Activities

NiSource is exposed to certain risks relating to its ongoing business operations, namely commodity price risk and interest rate risk. NiSource recognizes that the prudent and selective use of derivatives may help to lower its cost of debt capital, manage its interest rate exposure and limit volatilityour common stock in the pricefuture and a 1/10th, or 10%, undivided beneficial ownership interest in one share of natural gas.Series C Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, with a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share. We are accounting for the Corporate Units as a single unit of account.
Selected information about the Equity Units at the issuance date is presented below:
(in millions except contract rate)Issuance DateUnits Issued
Total Net Proceeds(1)
Purchase Contract Annual RatePurchase Contract Liability
Equity UnitsApril 19, 20218.625$835.5 7.75 %$168.8 
(1)Issuance costs of $27.0 million were recorded on a relative fair value basis as a reduction to preferred stock of $22.5 million and a reduction to the purchase contract liability of $4.5 million.
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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NiSource Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

The purchase contract obligates holders to purchase shares of our common stock on December 1, 2023, subject to early settlement in certain situations. The purchase price paid under the purchase contract is $100 and the number of shares to be purchased will be determined under a settlement rate formula based on the volume-weighted average share price of our common stock near the settlement date, subject to a maximum settlement rate. The Series C Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock will initially be pledged upon issuance as collateral to secure the purchase of common stock under the related purchase contracts.


The Series C Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock is expected to be remarketed prior to December 1, 2023, and each share, unless previously converted, will automatically convert to common stock based on a conversion rate on the mandatory conversion date, which is expected to be on or about March 1, 2024. The conversion rate will be determined based on the volume-weighted average share price of our common stock near the conversion date, subject to a minimum and maximum conversion rate. Prior to December 1, 2023, the Series C Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock will not bear any dividends and the liquidation preference will not accrete. Following a successful remarketing, dividends may become payable on the Series C Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock and/or the minimum conversion rate of the Series C Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock may be increased. If no successful remarketing of the Series C Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock has previously occurred, effective as of December 1, 2023, the conversion rate will be zero, no shares of our common stock will be delivered upon automatic conversion and each share of Series C Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock will be automatically transferred to us on the mandatory conversion date without any payment of cash or shares of our common stock thereon. In the event of such a remarketing failure, any shares of Series C Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock held as part of Corporate Units will be automatically delivered to us on December 1, 2023 in full satisfaction of the relevant holder's obligation under the related purchase contracts.

We will pay quarterly contract adjustment payments to holders of the Equity Units at the rate of 7.75% per year on the stated amount of $100 per Equity Unit. The contract adjustment payments are payable in cash, shares of our common stock or a combination thereof, at our election. The payment of contract adjustment payments may also be deferred until the purchase contract settlement date, December 1, 2023, at our election. As of June 30, 2022, no contract adjustment payments have been deferred with quarterly cash payments being remitted to the holders. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 the purchase contract liability was $97.3 million and $129.4 million, respectively. Purchase contract payments are recorded against this liability. Accretion of the purchase contract liability is recorded as interest expense. Cash payments of $33.4 million and $7.8 million were made during the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Refer to Note 4,"Earnings Per Share," for additional information regarding our treatment of the Equity Units for diluted EPS. Under the terms of the Equity Units, assuming no anti-dilution or other adjustments such as a fundamental change, the maximum number of shares of common stock we will issue under the purchase contracts is 35.2 million and maximum number of shares of common stock we will issue under the Series C Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock is 35.2 million. Had we settled the remaining purchase contract payment balance in shares at June 30, 2022, we would have issued approximately 3.3 million shares.
6.    Regulatory Matters
NIPSCO change in accounting estimate
As part of the NIPSCO Gas Settlement and Stipulation Agreement filed on March 2, 2022, NIPSCO Gas has agreed to change the depreciation methodology for its calculation of deprecation rates, which will reduce depreciation expense and subsequent revenues and cash flows once new rates become effective. An order was received on July 27, 2022 approving the rate case.
Columbia of Ohio regulatory filing update
On Wednesday, April 6, 2022, the PUCO Staff issued its Staff Report in Columbia of Ohio's base rate case, filed on June 21, 2021, which was filed in conjunction with applications for an alternative rate plan, approval of certain deferral authority, and updates to certain riders. Columbia of Ohio's application requested a net rate increase approximating a 21.3% or $221.4 million increase in revenue per year. The Staff Report recommended a rate increase of 4.0% - 6.3% or $35.2 million to $57.6 million increase in revenue per year. The Staff recommended adjustments include, but are not limited to, plant assets, labor adjustments, COVID-19 deferrals and environmental remediation costs, rider caps, and rate of return. On May 6, 2022 and May 13, 2022, respectively, Columbia of Ohio and the other parties filed written objections to the Staff report as well as written testimony. Local public hearings have concluded, and Columbia of Ohio has filed a motion requesting that the evidentiary hearing commence on October 18, 2022, to provide more time for settlement discussions.
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NiSource Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
Regulatory deferral related to renewable energy investments
In accordance with the accounting principles of ASC 980, we recognize a regulatory liability or asset for amounts representing the timing difference between the profit earned from the joint ventures and the amount included in regulated rates to recover our approved investments in consolidated joint ventures. The amounts recorded in income will ultimately reflect the amount allowed in regulated rates to recover our investments over the useful life of the projects. The offset to the regulatory liability or asset associated with our renewable investments included in regulated rates is recorded in "Depreciation expense" on the Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income (unaudited). We recorded a debit to depreciation expense of $9.6 million and $6.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, and zero for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively, related to the regulatory deferral of income (loss) associated with our joint ventures, which is not included in current rates. Refer to Note 12, "Variable Interest Entities" for additional information.
FAC Adjustment
As ordered by the IURC on June 15, 2022, NIPSCO is required to refund to customers $8.0 million of over-collected fuel costs. The refund is recorded as a regulatory liability on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited).
7.    Risk Management Activities
We are exposed to certain risks relating to our ongoing business operations; namely commodity price risk and interest rate risk. We recognize that the prudent and selective use of derivatives may help to lower our cost of debt capital, manage our interest rate exposure and limit volatility in the price of natural gas.
Risk management assets and liabilities on NiSource’sour derivatives are presented on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) as shown below:
June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
(in millions)AssetsLiabilitiesAssetsLiabilities
Current(1)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments$ $9.5 $— $136.4 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments33.7 0.5 10.6 0.4 
Total$33.7 $10.0 $10.6 $136.8 
Noncurrent(2)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments$ $ $— $— 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments71.9 1.5 13.8 7.4 
Total$71.9 $1.5 $13.8 $7.4 
(in millions)September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Risk Management Assets - Current(1)
   
Interest rate risk programs$
 $17.0
Commodity price risk programs0.2
 7.4
Total$0.2
 $24.4
Risk Management Assets - Noncurrent(2)
   
Interest rate risk programs$20.1
 $17.1
Commodity price risk programs0.7
 7.5
Total$20.8
 $24.6
Risk Management Liabilities - Current(3)
   
Interest rate risk programs$36.9
 $15.3
Commodity price risk programs3.3
 1.5
Total$40.2
 $16.8
Risk Management Liabilities - Noncurrent   
Interest rate risk programs$
 $24.5
Commodity price risk programs28.7
 20.0
Total$28.7
 $44.5
(1)PresentedCurrentassets and liabilities are presented in "Prepayments and other" and "Other accruals", respectively, on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited).
(2)PresentedNoncurrentassets and liabilities are presented in "Deferred charges and other" and "Other noncurrent liabilities", respectively, on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited).
(3)Presented in "Other accruals" on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited).

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Commodity Price Risk Management
NiSource and NiSource’sprice risk management. We, along with our utility customers, are exposed to variability in cash flows associated with natural gas purchases and volatility in natural gas prices. NiSource purchasesWe purchase natural gas for sale and delivery to itsour retail, commercial and industrial customers, and for most customers the variability in the market price of gas is passed through in their rates. Some of NiSource’sour utility subsidiaries offer programs whereby variability in the market price of gas is assumed by the respective utility. The objective of NiSource’sour commodity price risk programs is to mitigate the gas cost variability, for NiSourceus or on behalf of itsour customers, associated with natural gas purchases or sales by economically hedging the various gas cost components using a combination of futures, options, forwards or other derivative contracts. At June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had 112.3 MMDth and 124.5 MMDth, respectively, of net energy derivative volumes outstanding related to our natural gas hedges.
NIPSCO has received IURC approval to lock in a fixed price for its natural gas customers using long-term forward purchase instruments. The term of these instruments may range from five to ten years and is limited to ten percent20% of NIPSCO’sNIPSCO's average annual GCA purchase volume. GainsAs of June 30, 2022, the remaining terms of these instruments range from one to five years.
All gains and losses on these derivative contracts are deferred as regulatory liabilities or assets and are remitted to or collected from customers through NIPSCO’s quarterly GCA mechanism. These instruments are not designated as accounting hedges.
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NiSource Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
The following table summarizes the gains and losses associated with the commodity price risk programs:
(in millions)June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Regulatory Assets
Losses on commodity price risk programs$6.8 $9.6 
Regulatory Liabilities
Gains on commodity price risk programs127.7 34.2 
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Interest Rate Risk Management
rate risk management. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017, NiSource Finance has2022, we have one forward-starting interest rate swapsswap with an aggregatea notional value totaling $1.0 billionof $250.0 million to hedge the variability in cash flows attributable to changes in the benchmark interest rate duringassociated with a forecasted debt issuance. This interest rate swap is designated as a cash flow hedge.
On June 7, 2022, we settled a $250.0 million forward-starting interest rate swap agreement contemporaneously with the periodsissuance of $350.0 million of 5.00% senior unsecured notes maturing in 2052. The derivative contract was accounted for as a cash flow hedge. As part of the transaction, the associated net unrealized gain position of $10.2 million is being amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss into interest expense over the life of the associated debt. Refer to Note 13, "Long Term Debt" for additional information.
Cash flow hedges included in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) were:
(in millions)
AOCI(1)
Amounts Expected to be Reclassified to Earnings During the Next 12 Months(1)
Maximum Term
Interest Rate$(19.5)(0.2)365 months
(1) All amounts are net of tax.
The actual amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss to Net Income can differ from the effective dates of the swapsestimate above due to the anticipated dates of forecasted debt issuances, which are expected to take place by the end of 2019. These interestmarket rate swaps are designated as cash flow hedges. changes.
The effective portions of the gains and losses related to these swaps are recorded to AOCIAOCI. Upon issuance, we amortize the gains and losses over the life of the debt associated with these swaps as we recognize interest expense. These amounts are immaterial for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 and are recognizedrecorded in earnings concurrently with the recognition of interest"Interest expense, net" on the associated debt, once issued. Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income (unaudited).
If it becomes probable that a hedged forecasted transaction will no longer occur, the accumulated gains or losses on the derivative will be recognized currently in earnings."Other, net" in the Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income (unaudited).
On May 11, 2017, NiSource Finance settled $950.0 millionThere were no amounts excluded from effectiveness testing for derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
Our derivative instruments measured at fair value as of forward-starting interest rate swap agreements contemporaneously with the issuance of $2.0 billion of 3.49%June 30, 2022 and 4.375% senior notes, maturing in 2027 and 2047, respectively. TheseDecember 31, 2021 do not contain any credit-risk-related contingent features. Cash flows for derivative financial instruments are generally classified as operating activities.
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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NiSource Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

contracts were accounted for as cash flow hedges. As part of the transaction, the associated net unrealized loss position of $6.9 million is being amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss into interest expense over the term of the associated interest payments.
On September 5, 2017, NiSource Finance settled $750.0 million of treasury lock agreements, initially entered into August 2017, contemporaneously with the issuance of $750.0 million of 3.95% senior notes, maturing in 2048. This derivative contract was accounted for as cash flow hedge. As part of the transaction, the associated net unrealized loss position of $19.0 million is being amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss into interest expense over the term of the associated interest payments.
Cash associated with payments to settle interest rate swaps and treasury lock agreements are reflected within operating activities within the Condensed Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows (unaudited) for the nine months ended September 30, 2017.
Realized gains and losses from NiSource’s interest rate cash flow hedges are presented in “Interest expense, net” on the Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income (unaudited). There were no amounts excluded from effectiveness testing for derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.
NiSource’s derivative instruments measured at fair value as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 do not contain any credit-risk-related contingent features.
7.8.    Fair Value
 
A.    Fair Value Measurements
Recurring Fair Value Measurements.Measurements
The following tables present financial assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on NiSource’sour Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) on a recurring basis and their level within the fair value hierarchy as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172022 and December 31, 2016:2021:
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
June 30, 2022
(in millions)
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Balance as of
June 30, 2022
Assets
Risk management assets$— $105.6 $— $105.6 
Available-for-sale debt securities— 149.8 — 149.8 
Total$ $255.4 $ $255.4 
Liabilities
Risk management liabilities$— $11.5 $— $11.5 
Total$ $11.5 $ $11.5 
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
December 31, 2021
(in millions)
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
December 31, 2021
(in millions)
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Balance as of
December 31, 2021
AssetsAssets
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
September 30, 2017
(in millions)
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 Balance as of September 30, 2017
Assets       
Risk management assets$
 $21.0
 $
 $21.0
Risk management assets$— $24.4 $— $24.4 
Available-for-sale securities
 139.3
 
 139.3
Available-for-sale debt securitiesAvailable-for-sale debt securities— 171.8 — 171.8 
Total$
 $160.3
 $
 $160.3
Total$ $196.2 $ $196.2 
Liabilities       Liabilities
Risk management liabilities$
 $68.1
 $0.8
 $68.9
Risk management liabilities$— $144.2 $— $144.2 
Total$
 $68.1
 $0.8
 $68.9
Total$ $144.2 $ $144.2 


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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NiSource Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

Recurring Fair Value Measurements
December 31, 2016
(in millions)
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Balance as of
December 31, 2016
Assets       
Risk management assets$5.4
 $43.6
 $
 $49.0
Available-for-sale securities
 131.5
 
 131.5
Total$5.4
 $175.1
 $
 $180.5
Liabilities       
Risk management liabilities$1.2
 $58.9
 $1.2
 $61.3
Total$1.2
 $58.9
 $1.2
 $61.3

Risk Management Assets and Liabilities.Risk management assets and liabilities include interest rate swaps, treasury lock agreements, exchange-traded NYMEX futures and NYMEX options and non-exchange-based forward purchase contracts. Exchange-traded
Level 1- When utilized, exchange-traded derivative contracts are based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets and are classified within Level 1. These financial assets and liabilities are secured with cash on deposit with the exchange; therefore, nonperformance risk has not been incorporated into these valuations. These financial assets and liabilities are deemed to be cleared and settled daily by NYMEX as the related cash collateral is posted with the exchange. As a result of this exchange rule, NYMEX derivatives are considered to have no fair value at the balance sheet date for financial reporting purposes, and are presented in Level 1 net of posted cash; however, the derivatives remain outstanding and are subject to future commodity price fluctuations until they are settled in accordance with their contractual terms.
Level 2- Certain non-exchange-traded derivatives are valued using broker or over-the-counter, on-line exchanges. In such cases, these non-exchange-traded derivatives are classified within Level 2. Non-exchange-based derivative instruments include swaps, forwards, options and treasury lock agreements.options. In certain instances, these instruments may utilize models to measure fair value. NiSource usesWe use a similar model to value similar instruments. Valuation models utilize various inputs that include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, other observable inputs for the asset or liability and market-corroborated inputs, (i.e., inputs derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means). Where observable inputs are available for substantially the full term of the asset or liability, the instrument is categorized within Level 2.
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NiSource Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
Level 3- Certain derivatives trade in less active markets with a lower availability of pricing information and models may be utilized in the valuation. When such inputs have a significant impact on the measurement of fair value, the instrument is categorized within Level 3.
Credit risk is considered in the fair value calculation of derivative instruments that are not exchange-traded. Credit exposures are adjusted to reflect collateral agreements whichthat reduce exposures. As of SeptemberJune 30, 20172022 and December 31, 2016,2021, there were no material transfers between fair value hierarchies. Additionally, there were no changes in the method or significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value of NiSource’sour financial instruments.
NiSource Finance has entered into forward-starting interest rate swaps and treasury lock agreements to hedge the interest rate risk on coupon payments of forecasted issuances of long-term debt. These derivatives are designated as cash flow hedges. Credit risk is considered in the fair value calculation of each agreement.of our forward-starting interest rate swaps, as described in Note 7, "Risk Management Activities." As they are based on observable data and valuations of similar instruments, the hedges are categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. There was no exchange of premium at the initial date of the swaps, and treasury lock agreements, and NiSourcewe can settle the contracts at any time. For additional information see Note 6, "Risk Management Activities."
NIPSCO has entered into long-term forward natural gas purchase instruments that range from five to ten years to lock in a fixed price for its natural gas customers. NiSource valuesWe value these contracts using a pricing model that incorporates market-based information when available, as these instruments trade less frequently and are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. For additional information, see Note 6, “Risk7, "Risk Management Activities."
Available-for-Sale Debt Securities. Available-for-sale debt securities are investments pledged as collateral for trust accounts related to NiSource’s wholly-ownedour wholly owned insurance company. Available-for-sale securities are included within “Other investments” in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited). NiSource valuesWe value U.S. Treasury, corporate debt and mortgage-backed securities using a matrix pricing model that incorporates market-based information. These securities trade less frequently and are classified within Level 2. Total
Our available-for-sale debt securities impairments are recognized periodically using an allowance approach. At each reporting date, we utilize a quantitative and qualitative review process to assess the impairment of available-for-sale debt securities at the individual security level. For securities in a loss position, we evaluate our intent to sell or whether it is more-likely-than-not that we will be required to sell the security prior to the recovery of its amortized cost. If either criteria is met, the loss is recognized in earnings immediately, with the offsetting entry to the carrying value of the security. If both criteria are not met, we perform an analysis to determine whether the unrealized gainsloss is related to credit factors. The analysis focuses on a variety of factors that include, but are not limited to, downgrade on ratings of the security, defaults in the current reporting period or projected defaults in the future, the security's yield spread over treasuries, and losses from available-for-sale securities areother relevant market data. If the unrealized loss is not related to credit factors, it is included in other comprehensive income. If the unrealized loss is related to credit factors, the loss is recognized as credit loss expense in earnings during the period, with an offsetting entry to the allowance for credit losses. The amount of the credit loss recorded to the allowance account is limited by the amount at which the security's fair value is less than its amortized cost basis. If certain amounts recorded in the allowance for credit losses are deemed uncollectible, the allowance on the uncollectible portion will be charged off, with an offsetting entry to the carrying value of the security. Subsequent improvements to the estimated credit losses of available-for-sale debt securities will be recognized immediately in earnings. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we recorded $1.0 million and $0.2 million, respectively, as an allowance for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities as a result of the analysis described above. Continuous credit monitoring and portfolio credit balancing mitigates our risk of credit losses on our available-for-sale debt securities.
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NiSource Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, allowance for credit losses, and fair value of available-for-sale securities at SeptemberJune 30, 20172022 and December 31, 20162021 were:
June 30, 2022 (in millions)
Amortized
Cost
Gross Unrealized Gains
Gross Unrealized Losses(1)
Allowance for Credit LossesFair
Value
Available-for-sale debt securities
U.S. Treasury debt securities$51.1 $— $(2.4)$— $48.7 
Corporate/Other debt securities109.1 0.1 (7.1)(1.0)101.1 
Total$160.2 $0.1 $(9.5)$(1.0)$149.8 
December 31, 2021 (in millions)
Amortized
Cost
Gross Unrealized Gains
Gross Unrealized Losses(2)
Allowance for Credit LossesFair
Value
Available-for-sale debt securities
U.S. Treasury debt securities$52.8 $0.1 $(0.4)$— $52.5 
Corporate/Other debt securities116.5 3.7 (0.7)(0.2)119.3 
Total$169.3 $3.8 $(1.1)$(0.2)$171.8 
September 30, 2017 (in millions)
Amortized
Cost
 Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses 
Fair
Value
Available-for-sale securities       
U.S. Treasury debt securities$34.3
 $
 $(0.1) $34.2
Corporate/Other debt securities104.2
 1.3
 (0.4) 105.1
Total$138.5
 $1.3
 $(0.5) $139.3
December 31, 2016 (in millions)
Amortized
Cost
 Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses 
Fair
Value
Available-for-sale securities       
U.S. Treasury debt securities$35.0
 $0.1
 $(0.6) $34.5
Corporate/Other debt securities98.7
 0.3
 (2.0) 97.0
Total$133.7
 $0.4
 $(2.6) $131.5
(1)Fair value of U.S. Treasury debt securities and Corporate/Other debt securities in an unrealized loss position without an allowance for credit losses is $47.0 million and $89.9 million, respectively, at June 30, 2022.
(2)Fair value of U.S. Treasury debt securities and Corporate/Other debt securities in an unrealized loss position without an allowance for credit losses is $36.2 million and $35.4 million, respectively, at December 31, 2021.
The cost of maturities sold is based upon specific identification. Realized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities were immaterial for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172022 and 2016.2021.
The cost of maturities sold is based upon specific identification. At SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2022, approximately $8.4$3.3 million of U.S. Treasury debt securities and approximately $3.2$10.0 million of Corporate/Other debt securities have maturities of less than a year.

Non-recurring Fair Value Measurements
There are no material items inWe measure the fair value reconciliation of Level 3certain assets, and liabilities measuredincluding goodwill, on a non-recurring basis, typically when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable.
Purchase Contract Liability. At April 19, 2021, we recorded the purchase contract liability at fair value onusing a recurring basis fordiscounted cash flow method and observable, market-corroborated inputs. This estimate was made at April 19, 2021, and will not be remeasured at each subsequent balance sheet date. It has been categorized within Level 2 of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.

Non-recurring Fair Value Measurements. There were no significant non-recurring fair value measurements recorded during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017.hierarchy. Refer to Note 5, ''Equity'' for additional information.
B.    Other Fair Value Disclosures for Financial Instruments. The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, notes receivable, customer deposits and short-term borrowings is a reasonable estimate of fair value due to their liquid or short-term nature. NiSource’sOur long-term borrowings are recorded at historical amounts.
The following method and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments.
Long-term Debt. The fair value of outstanding long-term debt is estimated based on the quoted market prices for the same or similar securities. Certain premium costs associated with the early settlement of long-term debt are not taken into consideration in determining fair value. These fair value measurements are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. For the nine months endedSeptemberAs of June 30, 2017,2022, there was no change in the method or significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value of long-term debt.
The carrying amount and estimated fair values of these financial instruments were as follows:
(in millions)
Carrying
Amount as of
June 30, 2022
Estimated Fair
Value as of
June 30, 2022
Carrying
Amount as of
Dec. 31, 2021
Estimated Fair
Value as of
Dec. 31, 2021
Long-term debt (including current portion)$9,557.5 $8,770.0 $9,241.5 $10,415.7 
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(in millions)Carrying
Amount as of
September 30, 2017
 Estimated Fair
Value as of
September 30, 2017
 
Carrying
Amount as of
Dec. 31, 2016
 
Estimated Fair
Value as of
Dec. 31, 2016
Long-term debt (including current portion)$7,808.4
 $8,550.7
 $6,421.3
 $7,064.1

8.    Transfers of Financial Assets
Columbia of Ohio, NIPSCO and Columbia of Pennsylvania each maintain a receivables agreement whereby they transfer their customer accounts receivables to third party financial institutions through wholly-owned and consolidated special purpose entities. The three agreements expire between March 2018 and October 2018 and may be further extended if mutually agreed to by the parties thereto.

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NiSource Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

9.    Goodwill
Substantially all of our goodwill relates to the excess of cost over the fair value of the net assets acquired in the Columbia acquisition on November 1, 2000. Our goodwill balance was $1,485.9 million as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. All our goodwill has been allocated to our Gas Distribution Operations segment.

For our annual goodwill impairment analysis performed as of May 1, 2022, we performed a qualitative "step 0" assessment and determined that it was more likely than not that the estimated fair value of the reporting unit substantially exceeded the related carrying value of our reporting unit. For this test, we assessed various assumptions, events and circumstances that would have affected the estimated fair value of the reporting units as compared to their baseline May 1, 2020 "step 1" fair value measurement. There have been no impairments to the carrying value of our goodwill during the periods presented.
10.    Income Taxes
Our interim effective tax rates reflect the estimated annual effective tax rates for 2022 and 2021, adjusted for tax expense associated with certain discrete items. The effective tax rates for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 were 17.7% and 18.8%, respectively. The effective tax rates for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 were 18.2% and 17.7%, respectively. These effective tax rates differ from the federal statutory tax rate of 21% primarily due to increased amortization of excess deferred federal income tax liabilities, as specified in the TCJA, tax credits, state income taxes and other permanent book-to-tax differences. These adjustments have a relative impact on the effective tax rate proportionally to pretax income or loss.
The decrease in the three month effective tax rate of 1.1% in 2022 compared to 2021 is primarily attributed to lower state income taxes due to the jurisdictional mix of pre-tax income and partnership income, offset by decreased amortization of excess deferred federal income tax liabilities.
The increase in the six month effective tax rate of 0.5% in 2022 compared to 2021 is primarily attributed to slightly higher state income taxes due to the jurisdictional mix of pre-tax income.
There were no material changes recorded in 2022 to our uncertain tax positions recorded as of December 31, 2021.
11.    Pension and Other Postemployment Benefits
We provide defined contribution plans and noncontributory defined benefit retirement plans that cover certain of our employees. Benefits under the defined benefit retirement plans reflect the employees' compensation, years of service and age at retirement. Additionally, we provide health care and life insurance benefits for certain retired employees. The majority of employees may become eligible for these benefits if they reach retirement age while working for us. The expected cost of such benefits is accrued during the employees' years of service. We determined that, for certain rate-regulated subsidiaries, the future recovery of postretirement benefit costs is probable, and we record regulatory assets and liabilities for amounts that would otherwise have been recorded to expense or accumulated other comprehensive loss. Current rates of rate-regulated companies include postretirement benefit costs, including amortization of the regulatory assets and liabilities that arose prior to inclusion of these costs in rates. For most plans, cash contributions are remitted to grantor trusts.
For the six months ended June 30, 2022, we contributed $1.3 million to our pension plans and $10.5 million to our OPEB plans.
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NiSource Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
The following table provides the components of the plans' actuarially determined net periodic benefit cost for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021:
Pension BenefitsOPEB
Three Months Ended June 30, (in millions)
2022202120222021
Components of Net Periodic Benefit (Income) Cost(1)
Service cost$7.0 $7.5 $1.6 $1.5 
Interest cost9.8 7.9 3.0 2.5 
Expected return on assets(22.8)(25.3)(4.0)(3.8)
Amortization of prior service credit — (0.6)(0.6)
Recognized actuarial loss4.8 5.5 0.7 1.2 
Settlement loss6.3 3.3  — 
Total Net Periodic Benefit (Income) Cost$5.1 $(1.1)$0.7 $0.8 
(1)The service cost component and all non-service cost components of net periodic benefit (income) cost are presented in "Operation and maintenance" and "Other, net," respectively, on the Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income (unaudited).
Pension BenefitsOPEB
Six Months Ended June 30, (in millions)
2022202120222021
Components of Net Periodic Benefit (Income) Cost(1)
Service cost$14.1 $15.1 $3.2 $3.0 
Interest cost19.2 15.6 6.0 5.0 
Expected return on assets(45.7)(51.1)(8.0)(7.6)
Amortization of prior service credit — (1.2)(1.2)
Recognized actuarial loss9.3 10.8 1.4 2.4 
Settlement loss6.3 6.6  — 
Total Net Periodic Benefit (Income) Cost$3.2 $(3.0)$1.4 $1.6 
(1)The service cost component and all non-service cost components of net periodic benefit (income) cost are presented in "Operation and maintenance" and "Other, net," respectively, on the Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income (unaudited).
As of May 31, 2022, one of our qualified pension plans met the requirement for settlement accounting. A settlement charge of $6.3 million was recorded during the second quarter of 2022. As a result of the settlement, the pension plan was remeasured, resulting in a decrease to the net pension asset of $39.8 million, a net increase to regulatory assets of $30.0 million, and a net debit to accumulated other comprehensive loss of $3.5 million. Net periodic pension benefit cost for 2022 increased by $5.7 million as a result of the interim remeasurement.
For the interim remeasurement, the discount rate used to calculate the remeasured plan's pension benefit obligation was updated to 4.13% from 2.60% at December 31, 2021. At the time of the interim remeasurement, we also updated the discount rates and expected return on assets used to calculate net periodic pension benefit costs in 2022. Our discount rates for service and interest costs, respectively, were updated to 4.30% and 3.64% from 2.85% and 1.90% at January 1, 2022. The expected return on assets assumption was updated to 5.70% from 4.80% at January 1, 2022.
12.    Variable Interest Entities
A VIE is an entity in which the controlling interest is determined through means other than a majority voting interest. We control decisions that are significant to Rosewater and Indiana Crossroads Wind's ongoing operations and economic results. Therefore, we have concluded that we are the primary beneficiary and have consolidated both.
Members of the respective joint ventures are NIPSCO (who is the managing member) and tax equity partners. Earnings, tax attributes and cash flows are allocated to both NIPSCO and the tax equity partner in varying percentages over the life of the partnership. Once the tax equity partner has earned their negotiated rate of return and we have reached the agreed upon contractual date, NIPSCO has the option to purchase at fair market value from the tax equity partner the remaining interest in the respective joint venture. NIPSCO has an obligation to purchase, through a PPA at established market rates, 100% of the electricity generated by the joint ventures.
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NiSource Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
Rosewater
Rosewater owns and operates 102 MW of nameplate capacity wind generation assets. NIPSCO and the tax equity partner have made total contributions of $170.1 million. NIPSCO and the tax equity partner contributed cash, and NIPSCO also assumed an obligation to the developer of the wind generation assets representing the remaining economic interest, which comes due in 2023. The obligation to developer is included within "Other accruals" on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited). The developer of the facility is not a partner in the joint venture for federal income tax purposes and does not receive any share of earnings, tax attributes, or cash flows of Rosewater.
Indiana Crossroads Wind
Indiana Crossroads Wind owns and operates 302 MW of nameplate capacity wind generation assets. NIPSCO and the tax equity partner have made total contributions of $511.8 million. NIPSCO and the tax equity partner contributed cash, and NIPSCO also assumed an obligation to the developer of the wind generation assets representing the remaining economic interest, which comes due in 2023. The obligation to developer is included within "Other accruals" on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited). The developer of the facility is not a partner in the joint venture for federal income tax purposes and does not receive any share of earnings, tax attributes, or cash flows of Indiana Crossroads Wind.
The following table displays the noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiaries included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited):
(in millions)June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Rosewater$83.9 $88.2 
Indiana Crossroads Wind231.9237.4 
Total$315.8 $325.6 
The following table displays the Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest included in the Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income (unaudited):
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in millions)2022202120222021
Rosewater$(4.0)$(3.4)$(2.9)$(2.4)
Indiana Crossroads Wind(7.2)— (3.8)— 
Total$(11.2)$(3.4)$(6.7)$(2.4)
We did not provide any financial or other support during the quarter that was not previously contractually required, nor do we expect to provide such support in the future.
Our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) included the following assets and liabilities associated with VIEs.
(in millions)June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
RosewaterIndiana Crossroads WindRosewaterIndiana Crossroads Wind
Net Property, Plant and Equipment$167.3 $517.3 $170.1 $525.8 
Current assets7.8 12.6 6.2 8.1 
Total assets(1)
175.1 529.9 176.3 533.9 
Current liabilities3.6 3.9 2.5 7.5 
Asset retirement obligations5.8 15.0 5.7 14.8 
Total liabilities$9.4 $18.9 $8.2 $22.3 
(1)The assets of Rosewater and Indiana Crossroads represent assets of a consolidated VIE that can be used only to settle obligations of the respective consolidated VIE. The creditors of the liabilities of Rosewater and Indiana Crossroads do not have recourse, to the general credit of the primary beneficiary.
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NiSource Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
13.    Long-Term Debt
On April 1, 2022, we repaid $20.0 million of 7.99% medium term notes at maturity. The remaining $29.0 million of 7.99% medium term notes outstanding June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are expected to be repaid in May 2027 at maturity.
On June 10, 2022, we completed the issuance and sale of $350.0 million of 5.00% senior unsecured notes maturing in 2052, which resulted in approximately $344.6 million of net proceeds after discount and debt issuance costs.
14.    Short-Term Borrowings
We generate short-term borrowings through several sources, described in further detail below.
Revolving Credit Facility. We maintain a revolving credit facility to fund ongoing working capital requirements, including the provision of liquidity support for our commercial paper program, provide for issuance of letters of credit and also for general corporate purposes. Our revolving credit facility has a program limit of $1.85 billion and is comprised of a syndicate of banks. On February 18, 2022, we extended the termination date of our revolving credit facility to February 18, 2027. We had no outstanding borrowings under this facility as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
Commercial Paper Program. Our commercial paper program has a program limit of up to $1.5 billion. We had $270.0 million and $560.0 million of commercial paper outstanding with weighted-average interest rates of 2.00% and 0.24% as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
Accounts Receivable Transfer Programs. Columbia of Ohio, NIPSCO and Columbia of Pennsylvania each maintain a receivables agreement whereby they may transfer their customer accounts receivables to third-party financial institutions through wholly owned and consolidated special purpose entities. The 3 agreements expire between August 2022 and May 2023 and may be further extended if mutually agreed to by the parties thereto.
All receivables transferred to third parties are valued at face value, which approximates fair value due to their short-term nature. The amount of the undivided percentage ownership interest in the accounts receivables transferred is determined in part by required loss reserves under the agreements.
Transfers of accounts receivable are accounted for as secured borrowings resulting in the recognition of short-term borrowings on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited). As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2022, the maximum amount of debt that could be recognized related to NiSource’sour accounts receivable programs is $265.0$285.0 million.
The following table reflects the gross receivables balanceWe had $285.0 million and net receivables transferred as well aszero short-term borrowings related to the securitization transactions as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172022 and December 31, 2016:
(in millions)September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Gross Receivables$371.6
 $618.3
Less: Receivables not transferred109.4
 308.3
Net receivables transferred$262.2
 $310.0
Short-term debt due to asset securitization$262.2
 $310.0
2021, respectively.
For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172022 and 2016, $47.82021, $285.0 million and $11.0 million,zero, respectively, waswere recorded as cash flows used forfrom financing activities related to the change in short-term borrowings due to securitization transactions. For the accounts receivable transfer programs, we pay used facility fees for amounts borrowed, unused commitment fees for amounts not borrowed, and upfront renewal fees. Fees associated with the securitization transactions were $0.6$0.7 million and $0.4 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172022 and 2016,2021, respectively and $1.9$1.0 million and $1.6$0.8 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172022 and 2016,2021, respectively. NiSource remainsColumbia of Ohio, NIPSCO and Columbia of Pennsylvania remain responsible for collecting on the receivables securitized, and the receivables cannot be transferred to another party.

9.Goodwill
The following presents NiSource’s goodwill balance allocated by segment as of September 30, 2017:
(in millions) Gas Distribution Operations Electric Operations Corporate and Other Total
Goodwill $1,690.7
 $
 $
 $1,690.7

NiSource applied the qualitative "step 0" analysis to its reporting units for the annual impairment test performed as of May 1, 2017. For this test, NiSource assessed various assumptions, events and circumstances that would have affected the estimated fair value of the reporting units as compared to its base line May 1, 2016 "step 1" fair value measurement. The results of this assessment indicated that it was not more likely than not that its reporting unit fair values were less than the reporting unit carrying values, accordingly, no "step 1" analysis was required.

10.    Income Taxes

NiSource’s interim effective tax rates reflect the estimated annual effective tax rates for 2017 and 2016, adjusted for tax expense associated with certain discrete items. The effective tax rates for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 were 15.2% and 26.4%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 was 34.9% and 35.3%, respectively. These effective tax rates differ from the Federal tax rate of 35% primarily due to the effects of tax credits, state income taxes, utility ratemaking, and other permanent book-to-tax differences.
The decrease in the three month effective tax rate in 2017 versus the same period in 2016 is primarily due to current year revisions of apportionment factors used to measure state deferred tax liabilities. There was no material change in the year-to-date effective tax rate in 2017 versus the same period in 2016.
Additionally, there were no material changes recorded in 2017 to NiSource's uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2016.
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NiSource Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

11.    Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits

NiSource provides defined contribution plans and noncontributory defined benefit retirement plans that cover certain of its employees. Benefits under the defined benefit retirement plans reflect the employees’ compensation, years of service and age at retirement. Additionally, NiSource provides health care and life insurance benefits for certain retired employees. The majority of employees may become eligible for these benefits if they reach retirement age while working for NiSource. The expected cost of such benefits is accrued during the employees’ years of service. For most plans, cash contributions are remitted to grantor trusts.

NiSource previously disclosed in the notes to its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016, that it expected to contribute $9.1 million to its pension plans in 2017. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, NiSource contributed $281.6 million to its pension plans, which included a $277 million discretionary contribution made during the third quarter of 2017. NiSource does not anticipate any further pension contributions in 2017. Contributions of $21.8 million have been made to NiSource's other postretirement benefit plans during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. Contributions made to pension and other postretirement benefit plans are presented in "Operating activities" on the Condensed Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows (unaudited).

The following tables provide the components of the plans’ actuarially determined net periodic benefit cost for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016:

Pension Benefits 
Other Postretirement
Benefits
Three Months Ended September 30, (in millions)
2017 2016 2017 2016
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost       
Service cost(1)
$7.4
 $7.7
 $1.2
 $1.3
Interest cost(1)
17.1
 22.4
 4.5
 5.5
Expected return on assets(30.8) (33.2) (4.0) (4.3)
Amortization of prior service credit(0.1) 
 (1.1) (1.2)
Recognized actuarial loss13.2
 15.3
 0.7
 0.8
Settlement loss10.6
 
 
 
Total Net Periodic Benefit Cost$17.4
 $12.2
 $1.3
 $2.1
(1)Effective January 1, 2017, NiSource adopted the methodology of using a full yield curve (spot rate) approach to estimate the service and interest components of net periodic benefit cost. This change in accounting estimate resulted in a decrease in these costs for the three months ended September 30, 2017 when compared to the same period in 2016.
 Pension Benefits 
Other Postretirement
Benefits
Nine Months Ended September 30, (in millions)
2017 2016 2017 2016
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost       
Service cost(1)
$22.4
 $23.1
 $3.6
 $3.7
Interest cost(1)
51.5
 67.2
 13.4
 16.5
Expected return on assets(91.3) (99.6) (11.9) (12.9)
Amortization of prior service credit(0.5) (0.2) (3.3) (3.6)
Recognized actuarial loss40.0
 45.9
 2.2
 2.4
Settlement loss10.6
 
 
 
Total Net Periodic Benefit Cost$32.7
 $36.4
 $4.0
 $6.1
(1)Effective January 1, 2017, NiSource adopted the methodology of using a full yield curve (spot rate) approach to estimate the service and interest components of net periodic benefit cost. This change in accounting estimate resulted in a decrease in these costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 when compared to the same period in 2016.

As of August 31, 2017, one of NiSource's qualified pension plans paid lump sums in excess of the plan's 2017 service cost plus interest cost, thereby meeting the requirement for settlement accounting. A settlement charge of $10.6 million was recorded during the third quarter of 2017. As a result of the settlement, the pension plan was remeasured resulting in a decrease to the pension benefit obligation, net of plan assets, of $1.3 million, a net decrease to regulatory assets of $10.6 million and a net credit to accumulated other comprehensive loss of $1.3 million.
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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NiSource Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)


The following table provides the key assumptions that were used to calculate the pension benefit obligation and the net periodic benefit cost at the measurement dates of August 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

 August 31, 2017 December 31, 2016
Weighted-average Assumption to Determine Benefit Obligation:   
Discount rate3.50% 4.03%
Weighted-average Assumptions to Determine Net Periodic Benefit Costs for the period ended:   
Discount rate - service cost(1)
4.40% 4.24%
Discount rate - interest cost(1)
3.31% 4.24%
Expected return on assets7.25% 8.00%
(1) In January 2017, NiSource changed the method used to estimate the service and interest components of net periodic benefit cost for pension and other postretirement benefits. This change, compared to the previous method, resulted in a decrease in the actuarially-determined service and interest cost components. Historically, NiSource estimated service and interest cost utilizing a single weighted-average discount rate derived from the yield curve used to measure the benefit obligation at the beginning of the period. For fiscal 2017 and beyond, NiSource now utilizes a full yield curve approach to estimate these components by applying the specific spot rates along the yield curve used in the determination of the benefit obligation to the relevant projected cash flows.

12.    Long-Term Debt

NiSource Finance is a 100% owned, consolidated finance subsidiary of NiSource that engages in financing activities to raise funds for the business operations of NiSource and its subsidiaries. NiSource Finance was incorporated in March 2000 under the laws of the state of Indiana. Prior to 2000, the function of NiSource Finance was performed by Capital Markets. NiSource Finance obligations are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by NiSource. Consequently, no separate financial statements for NiSource Finance are required to be reported. No NiSource subsidiaries guarantee debt.
NiSource announced on April 26, 2017, that it intends to merge NiSource Finance and Capital Markets with and into NiSource during the second half of 2017, pending receipt of applicable approvals. The mergers are expected to be completed during the fourth quarter of 2017. Upon completion of the mergers, NiSource will become the primary obligor of NiSource Finance's and Capital Markets' outstanding obligations. The mergers are not expected to have any impact on NiSource's consolidated financial statements or the credit ratings of outstanding debt securities.
On March 27, 2017, Capital Markets redeemed $30.0 million of 7.86% and $2.0 million of 7.85% medium-term notes at maturity.
On April 3, 2017, Capital Markets redeemed $12.0 million of 7.82%, $10.0 million of 7.92%, $2.0 million of 7.93% and $1.0 million of 7.94% medium-term notes at maturity.
On May 22, 2017, NiSource Finance closed its placement of $2.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of its senior notes, comprised of $1.0 billion of 3.49% senior notes due 2027 and $1.0 billion of 4.375% senior notes due 2047. Related to this placement, NiSource settled $950.0 million of aggregate notional value forward-starting interest rate swaps, originally entered into to mitigate interest risk associated with the planned issuance of these notes. Refer to Note 6, "Risk Management Activities," for additional information.
During the second quarter of 2017, NiSource Finance executed a tender offer for $990.7 million of outstanding notes consisting of a combination of its 6.40% notes due 2018, 6.80% notes due 2019, 5.45% notes due 2020, and 6.125% notes due 2022. In conjunction with the debt retired, NiSource Finance recorded a $111.5 million loss on early extinguishment of long-term debt, primarily attributable to early redemption premiums.
On June 12, 2017, NIPSCO redeemed $22.5 million of 7.59% medium-term notes at maturity.
On July 1, 2017, NIPSCO redeemed $55.0 million of 5.70% medium-term notes at maturity.
On August 4, 2017, NIPSCO redeemed $5.0 million of 7.02% medium-term notes at maturity.
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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NiSource Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

On September 14, 2017, NiSource Finance closed its placement of $750.0 million of 3.95% senior notes due 2048. Related to this placement, NiSource settled $750.0 million of aggregate notional value treasury lock agreements, originally entered into to mitigate the interest risk associated with the planned issuance of these notes. Refer to Note 6, "Risk Management Activities," for additional information.
On September 15, 2017, NiSource Finance redeemed $210.4 million of 5.25% senior unsecured notes at maturity.
13.    Short-Term Borrowings
NiSource generates short-term borrowings from its revolving credit facility, commercial paper program, letter of credit issuances and accounts receivable transfer programs. Each of these borrowing sources is described further below.
NiSource Finance maintains a revolving credit facility to fund ongoing working capital requirements, including the provision of liquidity support for its commercial paper program, provide for issuance of letters of credit and also for general corporate purposes. NiSource Finance's revolving credit facility has a program limit of $1.85 billion and is comprised of a syndicate of banks led by Barclays. At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, NiSource had no outstanding borrowings under this facility.
NiSource Finance's commercial paper program has a program limit of up to $1.5 billion with a dealer group comprised of Barclays, Citigroup, Credit Suisse and Wells Fargo. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, NiSource had commercial paper outstanding of $581.0 million and $1,178.0 million, respectively.
As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, NiSource had $13.0 million and $14.7 million of stand-by letters of credit, respectively. All stand-by letters of credit were under the revolving credit facility.
Transfers of accounts receivable are accounted for as secured borrowings resulting in the recognition of short-term borrowings on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) in the amount of $262.2 million and $310.0 million as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. Refer to Note 8, "Transfers of Financial Assets," for additional information.
Short-term borrowings were as follows:
(in millions)September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
Commercial Paper weighted-average interest rate of 1.50% and 1.24% at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively$581.0
 $1,178.0
Accounts receivable securitization facility borrowings262.2
 310.0
Total Short-Term Borrowings$843.2
 $1,488.0

Given their maturities are less than 90 days, cash flows related to the borrowings and repayments of the itemsItems listed above are presented net in the Condensed Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows (unaudited). as their maturities are less than 90 days.

14.15.    Other Commitments and Contingencies
A. Guarantees and Indemnities. As a partWe and certain of normal business, NiSource and certainour subsidiaries enter into various agreements providing financial or performance assurance to third parties on behalf of certain subsidiaries.subsidiaries as a part of normal business. Such agreements include guarantees and stand-by letters of credit. These agreements are entered into primarily to support or enhance the creditworthiness otherwise attributed to a subsidiary on a stand-alone basis, thereby facilitating the extension of sufficient credit to accomplish the subsidiaries’subsidiaries' intended commercial purposes. As of SeptemberJune 30, 20172022 and December 31, 2016, NiSource2021, we had issued stand-by letters of credit of $13.0$14.7 million and $14.7$18.9 million, respectively.
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NiSource Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
We provide guarantees related to our future performance under BTAs for our renewable generation projects. At June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, our guarantees for BTAs totaled $485.2 million and $288.9 million, respectively. As of August 2022, the amount of the guarantees increased to $796.5 million in accordance with the Dunn's Bridge II and Indiana Crossroads Solar BTAs. The amount of each guaranty will fluctuate upon the completion of the various steps outlined in each BTA. See ''- D. Other Matters - Generation Transition,'' below for more information.
B. Legal Proceedings. On September 13, 2018, a series of fires and explosions occurred in Lawrence, Andover, and North Andover, Massachusetts related to the delivery of natural gas by Columbia of Massachusetts (the "Greater Lawrence Incident").
We have been subject to inquiries and investigations by government authorities and regulatory agencies regarding the Greater Lawrence Incident. On February 26, 2020, the Company and Columbia of Massachusetts entered into agreements with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts to resolve the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s investigation relating to the Greater Lawrence Incident, as described below. The Company and Columbia of Massachusetts entered into an agreement with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (among other parties) to resolve the Massachusetts DPU and the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office investigations, that was approved by the Massachusetts DPU on October 7, 2020 as part of the sale of the Massachusetts Business to Eversource.
U.S. Department of Justice Investigation. On February 26, 2020, the Company and Columbia of Massachusetts entered into agreements with the U.S. Attorney's Office to resolve the U.S. Attorney's Office's investigation relating to the Greater Lawrence Incident. Columbia of Massachusetts agreed to plead guilty in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts (the ''Court'') to violating the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act (the ''Plea Agreement''), and the Company entered into a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (the ''DPA'').
On March 9, 2020, Columbia of Massachusetts entered its guilty plea pursuant to the Plea Agreement. The Court sentenced Columbia of Massachusetts on June 23, 2020, in accordance with the terms of the Plea Agreement (as modified). On June 23, 2021, the Court terminated Columbia of Massachusetts' period of probation under the Plea Agreement, which marked the completion of all terms of the Plea Agreement.

Under the DPA, the U.S. Attorney's Office agreed to defer prosecution of the Company in connection with the Greater Lawrence Incident for a three-year period (which three-year period may be extended for twelve (12) months upon the U.S. Attorney's Office's determination of a breach of the DPA) subject to certain obligations of the Company, including, but not limited to, the Company's agreement, as to each of the Company's subsidiaries involved in the distribution of gas through pipeline facilities in Massachusetts, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Kentucky and Virginia to implement and adhere to each of the recommendations from the NTSB stemming from the Greater Lawrence Incident. Pursuant to the DPA, if the Company complies with all of its obligations under the DPA, the U.S. Attorney's Office will not file any criminal charges against the Company related to the Greater Lawrence Incident.
Private Actions. Various lawsuits, including several purported class action lawsuits, were filed by various affected residents or businesses in Massachusetts state courts against the Company and/or Columbia of Massachusetts in connection with the Greater Lawrence Incident.
On March 12, 2020, the Court granted final approval of the settlement of the consolidated class action. With respect to claims not included in the consolidated class action, many of the asserted wrongful death and bodily injury claims have settled, and we continue to discuss potential settlements with remaining claimants. The outcomes and impacts of such private actions are uncertain at this time.
Shareholder Derivative Lawsuit. On April 28, 2020, a shareholder derivative lawsuit was filed by the City of Detroit Police and Fire Retirement System in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware against certain of the Company's current and former directors, alleging state-law claims for breaches of fiduciary duty with respect to the pipeline safety management systems relating to the distribution of natural gas prior to the Greater Lawrence Incident and also including federal-law claims related to our proxy statement disclosures regarding our safety systems. The remedies sought included damages for the alleged breaches of fiduciary duty, corporate governance reforms, and restitution of any unjust enrichment. The defendants filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit and oral argument was held on March 2, 2021. On March 9, 2021, the district court granted the defendants' motion to dismiss. It dismissed the federal-law claims with prejudice for failure to state a claim on which relief can be granted and declined to exercise jurisdiction over the state-law claims, which were dismissed without prejudice.
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NiSource Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
Following the dismissal of the federal court action, on April 29, 2021, the same plaintiff filed a shareholder derivative lawsuit in the Delaware Court of Chancery against certain of our current and former directors. The new complaint alleged a single count for breach of fiduciary duty, and no longer alleged disclosure violations or breaches of federal securities laws. The complaint related to substantially the same matters as those alleged in the dismissed federal derivative complaint. The remedies sought included damages for the alleged breaches of fiduciary duty, corporate governance reforms, and restitution of compensation by the individual defendants. On May 19, 2021, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, and on July 2, 2021, they filed their opening brief in support of the motion. On August 26, 2021, rather than respond to the defendants' motion to dismiss and opening brief, the plaintiff filed an amended complaint. Like the original complaint in the Delaware Court of Chancery, the amended complaint alleges a single count for breach of fiduciary duty, based on substantially similar allegations, and seeks substantially similar remedies. On September 10, 2021, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss. Briefing on the defendants' motion to dismiss was completed on January 10, 2022, and oral argument on the defendants' motion to dismiss took place on February 3, 2022. On June 30, 2022, the Court of Chancery issued a Memorandum Opinion granting the motion to dismiss. The deadline for the plaintiff to appeal the dismissal is August 12, 2022.
Other Claims and Proceedings. We are also party to certain other claims, regulatory and legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business in each state in which we have operations, none of which is deemedwe believe to be individually material at this time.
Due to the inherent uncertainty of litigation, there can be no assurance that the resolution of any particular claim, proceeding or proceedinginvestigation would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’sour results of operations, financial position or liquidity. If one or more of suchother matters were decided against the Company,us, the effects could be material to the Company’sour results of operations in the period in which the Companywe would be required to record or adjust the related liability and could also be material to the Company’sour cash flows in the periods the Companythat we would be required to pay such liability.
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C. Environmental Matters.NiSource Our operations are subject to environmental statutes and regulations related to air quality, water quality, hazardous waste and solid waste. NiSource believesWe believe that it iswe are in substantial compliance with the environmental regulations currently applicable to itsour operations.
It is management's continued intent to address environmental issues in cooperation with regulatory authorities in such a manner as to achieve mutually acceptable compliance plans. However, there can be no assurance that fines and penalties will not be incurred. Management expects a significant portionmajority of environmental assessment and remediation costs and asset retirement costs, further described below, to be recoverable through rates for certain NiSource companies.rates.
As of SeptemberJune 30, 20172022 and December 31, 2016, NiSource2021, we had recorded a liability of approximately $112.6$98.2 million and $111.4$91.1 million, respectively, to cover environmental remediation at various sites. The current portion of thisThis liability is included in "Legal"Other accruals" and environmental" in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited). The noncurrent portion is included in "Other noncurrent liabilities" in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited). NiSource recognizesWe recognize costs associated with environmental remediation obligations when the incurrence of such costs is probable and the amounts can be reasonably estimated. The original estimates for remediation activities may differ materially from the amount ultimately expended. The actual future expenditures depend on many factors, including currently enacted laws and regulations, the nature and extent of impact and the method of remediation and the availability of cost recovery.remediation. These expenditures are not currently estimable at some sites. NiSourceWe periodically adjusts itsadjust our liability as information is collected and estimates become more refined.
Electric Operations' compliance estimates disclosed below are reflective of NIPSCO's Integrated Resource Plan submitted to the IURC on November 1, 2016. See section D, "Other Matters," below for additional information.
Air
The actions listed below could require further reductions in emissions from various emission sources. NiSource will continue to closely monitor developments in these matters.
Future legislative and regulatory programs could significantly limit allowed GHG emissions or impose a cost or tax on GHG emissions. Additionally, rules that increase methane leak detection, require emission reductions or impose additional requirements for natural gas facilities could restrict GHG emissions and impose additional costs. NiSource will carefully monitor all GHG reduction proposals and regulations.
National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The CAA requires the EPA to set NAAQS for six "criteria" air pollutants considered harmful to public health and the environment. Periodically, the EPA imposes new, or modifies existing, NAAQS. States containing areas that do not meet the new or revised standards, or contribute significantly to nonattainment of downwind states, may be required to take steps to achieve and maintain compliance with the standards. These steps could include additional pollution controls on boilers, engines, turbines and other facilities owned by electric generation and gas distribution operations.
Ozone: On October 26, 2015, the EPA issued a final rule to lower the 8-hour ozone standard from 75 ppb to 70 ppb. After the EPA proceeds with designations, areas where NiSource operates that are currently designated in attainment with the standards may be reclassified as nonattainment. NiSource will continue to monitor this matter and cannot estimate its impact at this time.
Clean Power Plan. On October 23, 2015, the EPA issued a final rule to regulate CO2 emissions from existing fossil-fuel EGUs under section 111(d) of the CAA. The final rule establishes national CO2 emission-rate standards that are applied to each state’s mix of affected EGUs to establish state-specific emission-rate and mass-emission limits. The final rule requires each state to submit a plan indicating how the state will meet the EPA's emission-rate or mass-emission limit, including possibly imposing reduction obligations on specific units. If a state does not submit a satisfactory plan, the EPA will impose a federal plan on that state. On February 9, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court stayed implementation of the CPP until litigation is decided on its merits. On October 16, 2017, the EPA published in the Federal Register a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would repeal the CPP. The public will have 60 days to comment on this proposal, after which time the proposal may become final. NIPSCO will continue to monitor this matter and cannot estimate its impact at this time. Should costs be incurred to comply with the CPP, NIPSCO believes such costs will be eligible for recovery through customer rates.
Waste
CERCLA. NiSourceOur subsidiaries are potentially responsible parties at waste disposal sites under the CERCLA (commonly known as Superfund) and similar state laws. Additionally, NiSourceUnder CERCLA, each potentially responsible party can be held jointly, severally and strictly liable for the remediation costs as the EPA, or state, can allow the parties to pay for remedial action or perform remedial action themselves and request reimbursement from the potentially responsible parties. Our affiliates have retained CERCLA environmental liabilities, including remediation liabilities, associated with certain current and former operations. At this time, NIPSCO cannot estimate the full cost of remediating properties that have not yet been investigated, but it is possible that the future costs could be material to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).
MGP. A We maintain a program has been instituted to identify and investigate former MGP sites where Gas Distribution Operations subsidiaries or predecessors may have liability. The program has identified 6453 such sites where liability is probable. Remedial actions at many
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of these sites are being overseen by state or federal environmental agencies through consent agreements or voluntary remediation agreements.
NiSource utilizesWe utilize a probabilistic model to estimate itsour future remediation costs related to its MGP sites. The model was prepared with the assistance of a third party and incorporates NiSourceour experience and general industry experience with remediating MGP sites. NiSource completesWe complete an annual refresh of the model in the second quarter of each fiscal year. No material changes to the estimated future
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remediation costs were noted as a result of the refresh completed as of June 30, 2017. The2022. Our total estimated liability at NiSource related to the facilities subject to remediation was $108.0$91.9 million and $105.5$85.1 million at SeptemberJune 30, 20172022 and December 31, 2016,2021, respectively. The liability represents NiSource’sour best estimate of the probable cost to remediate the facilities. NiSource believesMGP sites. We believe that it is reasonably possible that remediation costs could vary by as much as $25$17 million in addition to the costs noted above. Remediation costs are estimated based on the best available information, applicable remediation standards at the balance sheet date and experience with similar facilities.
CCRs. On April 17, 2015,We are in compliance with the EPA issued aEPA's final rule for the regulation of CCRs. The rule regulates CCRs under the RCRA Subtitle D, which determines them to be nonhazardous. The rule is implemented in phases and requires increased groundwater monitoring, reporting, recordkeeping and posting of related information to the Internet. TheCCR rule also establishes requirements related to CCR management and disposal. The rule will allow NIPSCO to continue its byproduct beneficial use program.
The publication of the CCR rule resulted in revisions to previously recorded legal obligations associated with the retirement of certain NIPSCO facilities. The actual asset retirement costs related to the CCR rule may vary substantially from the estimates used to record the increased asset retirement obligation due to the uncertainty about the requirements that will be established by environmental authorities, compliance strategies that will be used and the preliminary nature of available data used to estimate costs. In addition, to comply with the rule, NIPSCO will be required to incur future capital expenditures to modify its infrastructure and manage CCRs. Capital compliance costs are currently expected to total approximately $193 million. As allowed by the EPA,rule, NIPSCO will continue to collect data over time to determine the specific compliance solutions and associated costs and, as a result, the actual costs may vary.
NIPSCO filed a petition on November 1, 2016will also continue to work with the IURC seekingEPA and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to obtain administrative approvals associated with the CCR rule. In the event that the approvals are not obtained, future operations could be impacted. We cannot estimate the likelihood that the agencies will deny approvals or the financial impact on us if these approvals are not obtained.
D. Other Matters.
Generation Transition.NIPSCO has executed several PPAs to purchase 100% of the output from renewable generation facilities at a fixed price per MWh. Each facility supplying the energy will have an associated nameplate capacity, and payments under the PPAs will not begin until the associated generation facility is constructed by the owner/seller. NIPSCO has also executed several BTAs with developers to construct renewable generation facilities. NIPSCO's purchase obligation under each respective BTA is dependent on satisfactory approval of the projects and recovery of the costs associated with CCR compliance. On June 9, 2017, NIPSCO filed withBTA by the IURC, successful execution by NIPSCO of an agreement with a settlement reached with certain parties regarding the CCR projectstax equity partner and treatmenttimely completion of associated costs. An evidentiary hearing was held on August 21, 2017construction. NIPSCO has received IURC approval for all of its BTAs and an orderPPAs. In July 2022, NIPSCO amended two of its BTAs and is expecteddiscussing potentially amending other BTAs and PPAs. Any amendments that result in increased project costs will require additional approval by the endIURC in order to obtain recovery for increased costs. NIPSCO and the tax equity partner are obligated to make cash contributions to the joint venture that acquires the project at the date construction is substantially complete. Certain agreements require NIPSCO to make partial payments upon the developer's completion of 2017.
Water
ELG. On November 3, 2015,significant construction milestones. Once the EPA issued a final ruletax equity partner has earned its negotiated rate of return and we have reached the agreed upon contractual date, NIPSCO has the option to amendpurchase at fair market value from the ELG and standards fortax equity partner the Steam Electric Power Generating category. The final rule became effective January 4, 2016. The rule imposes new water treatment and discharge requirements on NIPSCO's electric generating facilities to be applied between 2018 and 2023. On April 25, 2017, the EPA published noticeremaining interest in the Federal Register that the EPA is reconsidering the ELG in response to several petitions for reconsideration. On September 18, 2017, the EPA published notice in the Federal Register their intention to postpone the earliest compliance dates for flue gas desulfurization wastewater and bottom ash transport water requirements to potentially consider revisions to technology and numeric limits achievable. NIPSCO is unable to estimate the impact of the postponement of these compliance dates at this time. Based upon a preliminary engineering study, capital compliance costs are currently expected to cost approximately $170 million. On November 1, 2016, NIPSCO filed a petition with the IURC seeking approval of the projects and recovery of the costs associated with ELG compliance. Given the current postponement of certain compliance dates under the ELG rule, NIPSCO has agreed with the settling parties as part of the settlement agreement discussed in the "CCRs" subsection above, that these ELG projects and related costs would be addressed in a later proceeding.
D. Other Matters.
NIPSCO 2016 Integrated Resource Plan.Environmental, regulatory and economic factors, including low natural gas prices and aging coal-fired units, have led NIPSCO to consider modifying its current electric generation supply mix to include less coal-fired generation. Due to enacted CCR and ELG (subsequently postponed) legislation, NIPSCO would expect to incur over $1 billion in operating, maintenance, environmental and other costs over the next seven years if the current fleet of coal-fired generating units remain operational.
On November 1, 2016, NIPSCO submitted its 2016 Integrated Resource Plan with the IURC. The plan evaluated demand-side and supply-side resource alternatives to reliably and cost effectively meet NIPSCO customers' future energy requirements over the ensuing 20 years. The 2016 Integrated Resource Plan indicates that the most viable option for customers and NIPSCO involves the retirement of Bailly Generating Station (Units 7 and 8) as soon as mid-2018 and two units (Units 17 and 18) at the R.M.joint venture.
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16.    Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Schahfer Generating Station byThe following tables display the endcomponents of 2023. It is projected over the long term that the cost to customers to retire these units at these dates will be lower than maintaining and upgrading them for continuing generation.Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss:
NiSource and NIPSCO committed to the retirement
(in millions)
Gains and Losses on Securities(1)
Gains and Losses on Cash Flow Hedges(1)
Pension and OPEB Items(1)
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
(1)
Balance as of April 1, 2022$(3.6)$(75.5)$(6.3)$(85.4)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(3.9)55.9 (3.3)48.7 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)— 0.1 0.8 0.9 
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)(3.9)56.0 (2.5)49.6 
Balance as of June 30, 2022$(7.5)$(19.5)$(8.8)$(35.8)
(1)All amounts are net of tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate debits.
(in millions)
Gains and Losses on Securities(1)
Gains and Losses on Cash Flow Hedges(1)
Pension and OPEB Items(1)
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss(1)
Balance as of January 1, 2022$2.1 $(122.5)$(6.4)$(126.8)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(9.8)102.9 (3.3)89.8 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss0.2 0.1 0.9 1.2 
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)(9.6)103.0 (2.4)91.0 
Balance as of June 30, 2022$(7.5)$(19.5)$(8.8)$(35.8)
(1)All amounts are net of the Bailly Generating Station unitstax. Amounts in connection with the filingparentheses indicate debits.
(in millions)
Gains and Losses on Securities(1)
Gains and Losses on Cash Flow Hedges(1)
Pension and OPEB Items(1)
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
(1)
Balance as of April 1, 2021$3.5 $(63.3)$(15.7)$(75.5)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications0.8 (49.8)0.1 (48.9)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss0.1 — 0.7 0.8 
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)0.9 (49.8)0.8 (48.1)
Balance as of June 30, 2021$4.4 $(113.1)$(14.9)$(123.6)
(1)All amounts are net of tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate debits.
(in millions)
Gains and Losses on Securities(1)
Gains and Losses on Cash Flow Hedges(1)
Pension and OPEB Items(1)
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss(1)
Balance as of January 1, 2021$6.0 $(147.9)$(14.8)$(156.7)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(1.4)34.8 (1.3)32.1 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss(0.2)— 1.2 1.0 
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)(1.6)34.8 (0.1)33.1 
Balance as of June 30, 2021$4.4 $(113.1)$(14.9)$(123.6)
(1)All amounts are net of the 2016 Integrated Resource Plan, pending approval by the MISO. In the fourth quarter of 2016, the MISO approved NIPSCO's plan to retire the Bailly Generating Station units by May 31, 2018. In accordance with ASC 980-360, the remaining net book value of the Bailly Generating Station units was reclassified from "Net utility plant" to "Other property, at cost, less accumulated depreciation" on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited).tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate debits.
In connection with the MISO's approval of NIPSCO's planned retirement of the Bailly Generating Station units, NiSource recorded $22.1 million of plant retirement-related charges in the fourth quarter of 2016. These charges were comprised of contract termination charges related to NIPSCO's capital lease with Pure Air (discussed further below), voluntary employee severance benefits, and write downs of certain materials and supplies inventory balances.
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NIPSCO Pure Air. NIPSCO has a service agreement with Pure Air, a general partnership between Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. and First Air Partners LP, under which Pure Air provides scrubber services to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions for Units 7 and 8 at the Bailly Generating Station. Services under this contract commenced on July 1, 1992 and expired on June 30, 2012. The agreement was renewed effective July 1, 2012 for ten years requiring NIPSCO to pay for the services under a combination of fixed and variable charges. NiSource has made an exhaustive effort to obtain information needed from Pure Air to determine the status of Pure Air as a VIE. However, NIPSCO has not been able to obtain this information and, as a result, it is unclear whether Pure Air is a VIE and if NIPSCO is the primary beneficiary. NIPSCO will continue to request the information required to determine whether Pure Air is a VIE. NIPSCO has no exposure to loss related to the service agreement with Pure Air and payments under this agreement were $16.5 million and $16.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. In accordance with GAAP, the renewed agreement was evaluated to determine whether the arrangement qualifies as a lease. Based on the terms of the agreement, the arrangement qualified for capital lease accounting. As the effective date of the new agreement was July 1, 2012, NiSource capitalized this lease beginning in the third quarter of 2012.
As further discussed above in this Note 14 under the heading "NIPSCO 2016 Integrated Resource Plan," NIPSCO plans to retire the generation station units serviced by Pure Air by May 31, 2018. In December 2016, as allowed by the provisions of the service agreement, NIPSCO provided Pure Air formal notice of intent to terminate the service agreement, effective May 31, 2018. Providing this notice to Pure Air triggered a contract termination liability of $16 million which was recorded in fourth quarter of 2016. This expense was included as part of the plant retirement-related charges discussed above. Payment of this liability is not due until NIPSCO ceases use of the scrubber services. The liability is presented in "Other accruals" on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited). In addition, NIPSCO remeasured the remaining capital lease asset and obligation to reflect the change in estimated remaining minimum lease payments. This remeasurement was a non-cash transaction that had no impact on the Statements of Consolidated Income.
Technology Services. On December 31, 2013, NiSource Corporate Services Company signed a seven-year agreement with IBM to continue to provide business process and support functions to NiSource under a combination of fixed and variable charges, with the variable charges fluctuating based on the actual need for such services. The agreement was effective January 1, 2014 with a commencement date of April 1, 2014.
In April 2017, NiSource initiated a process to terminate its agreement with IBM and began negotiating contracts with IT service providers other than IBM. The terminated agreement calls for NiSource to pay certain charges in the event of a termination by NiSource for any reason other than material breach by IBM. NiSource and IBM are in discussions with respect to the charges owed IBM. Liabilities recorded related to termination charges as of September 30, 2017 are not material to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).
In May and June 2017, NiSource executed agreements with new IT service providers. The new agreements have terms ending at various dates throughout 2022. Knowledge sharing and transition of responsibilities from IBM to the new service providers is currently underway and is expected to be substantially complete by the end of 2017. Costs associated with transition activities, including legal and consulting fees, are expensed as incurred. Annual payments for services received under the new agreements are not expected to result in a material change to NiSource’s aggregate contractual obligations.

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17.    Other, Net
15.    Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The following tables displaytable displays the components of Accumulated Other, Comprehensive Loss:Net included on the Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income (unaudited):
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in millions)2022202120222021
Interest income$0.6 $0.7 $1.5 $1.6 
AFUDC equity4.0 3.4 7.0 4.9 
Pension and other postretirement non-service benefit4.7 8.6 12.3 17.1 
Miscellaneous(0.3)(0.3)(0.9)(0.7)
Total Other, net$9.0 $12.4 $19.9 $22.9 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 (in millions)
Gains and Losses on Securities(1)
 
Gains and Losses on Cash Flow Hedges(1)
 
Pension and OPEB Items(1)
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss(1)
Balance as of July 1, 2017$0.4
 $(18.8) $(17.2) $(35.6)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications0.1
 (9.7) 
 (9.6)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
 0.4
 1.1
 1.5
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)0.1
 (9.3) 1.1
 (8.1)
Balance as of September 30, 2017$0.5
 $(28.1) $(16.1) $(43.7)
        
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 (in millions)
Gains and Losses on Securities(1)
 
Gains and Losses on Cash Flow Hedges(1)
 
Pension and OPEB Items(1)
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss(1)
Balance as of January 1, 2017$(0.6) $(6.9) $(17.6) $(25.1)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications1.1
 (23.3) 0.2
 (22.0)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
 2.1
 1.3
 3.4
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)1.1
 (21.2) 1.5
 (18.6)
Balance as of September 30, 2017$0.5
 $(28.1) $(16.1) $(43.7)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 (in millions)
Gains and Losses on Securities(1)
 
Gains and Losses on Cash Flow Hedges(1)
 
Pension and OPEB Items(1)
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
(1)
Balance as of July 1, 2016$2.0
 $(139.7) $(18.6) $(156.3)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications(0.3) (22.9) 
 (23.2)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
 0.3
 0.2
 0.5
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)(0.3) (22.6) 0.2
 (22.7)
Balance as of September 30, 2016$1.7
 $(162.3) $(18.4) $(179.0)
        
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 (in millions)
Gains and Losses on Securities(1)
 
Gains and Losses on Cash Flow Hedges(1)
 
Pension and OPEB Items(1)
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss(1)
Balance as of January 1, 2016$(0.5) $(15.5) $(19.1) $(35.1)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications2.3
 (148.0) 
 (145.7)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss(0.1) 1.2
 0.7
 1.8
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)2.2
 (146.8) 0.7
 (143.9)
Balance as of September 30, 2016$1.7
 $(162.3) $(18.4) $(179.0)
(1)All amounts are net of tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate debits.

16.18.    Business Segment Information
At September 30, 2017, NiSource’sOur operations are divided into two2 primary reportable segments. Thesegments, the Gas Distribution Operations segment provides natural gas service and transportation for residential, commercial and industrial customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky, Maryland, Indiana and Massachusetts. Thethe Electric Operations segments. The remainder of our operations, which are not significant enough on a stand-alone basis to warrant treatment as an operating segment, provides electric service in 20 counties in the northern partare presented as "Corporate and Other" and primarily are comprised of Indiana.
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revenues. The following table provides information about businessour reportable segments. NiSource usesWe use operating income as itsour primary measurement for each of the reported segments and makesmake decisions on finance, dividends and taxes at the corporate level on a consolidated basis. Segment revenues include intersegment sales to affiliated subsidiaries, which are eliminated in consolidation. Affiliated sales are recognized on the basis of prevailing market, regulated prices or at levels provided for under contractual agreements. Operating income is derived from revenues and expenses directly associated with each segment.
 Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in millions)2022202120222021
Operating Revenues
Gas Distribution Operations
Unaffiliated$741.1 $574.3 $2,177.8 $1,710.1 
Intersegment3.2 3.0 6.3 6.1 
Total744.3 577.3 2,184.1 1,716.2 
Electric Operations
Unaffiliated437.1 403.5 867.2 806.0 
Intersegment0.2 0.2 0.4 0.4 
Total437.3 403.7 867.6 806.4 
Corporate and Other
Unaffiliated5.0 8.2 11.5 15.5 
Intersegment120.7 117.4 234.2 221.3 
Total125.7 125.6 245.7 236.8 
Eliminations(124.1)(120.6)(240.9)(227.8)
Consolidated Operating Revenues$1,183.2 $986.0 $3,056.5 $2,531.6 
Operating Income (Loss)    
Gas Distribution Operations$80.6 $61.2 $591.4 $408.1 
Electric Operations72.6 79.6 171.8 167.5 
Corporate and Other(9.9)1.4 (19.6)(0.2)
Consolidated Operating Income$143.3 $142.2 $743.6 $575.4 
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 Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in millions)2017 2016 2017 2016
Gross Revenues       
Gas Distribution Operations       
Unaffiliated$431.1
 $392.4
 $2,139.9
 $1,935.6
Intersegment3.5
 3.1
 10.6
 9.6
Total434.6
 395.5
 2,150.5
 1,945.2
Electric Operations       
Unaffiliated485.8
 465.4
 1,365.5
 1,249.2
Intersegment0.2
 0.4
 0.6
 0.6
Total486.0
 465.8
 1,366.1
 1,249.8
Corporate and Other       
Unaffiliated0.1
 3.5
 0.9
 10.7
Intersegment126.4
 100.5
 367.7
 298.1
Total126.5
 104.0
 368.6
 308.8
Eliminations(130.1) (104.0) (378.9) (308.3)
Consolidated Gross Revenues$917.0
 $861.3
 $3,506.3
 $3,195.5
Operating Income (Loss)       
Gas Distribution Operations$(23.7) $4.3
 $362.1
 $392.7
Electric Operations124.4
 112.8
 286.3
 251.5
Corporate and Other(1.1) (3.4) (7.8) (10.9)
Consolidated Operating Income$99.6
 $113.7
 $640.6
 $633.3


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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY



This Management’sManagement's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Management’s Discussion) analyzes the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of NiSource and its subsidiaries. It also("Management’s Discussion") includes management’s analysis of past financial results and certain potential factors that may affect future results, potential future risks and approaches that may be used to manage those risks. See "Note regarding forward-looking statements" at the beginning of this report for a list of factors that may cause results to differ materially.
Management’sManagement's Discussion is designed to provide an understanding of NiSource'sour operations and financial performance and should be read in conjunction with NiSource’sour Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016.2021.
NiSource isWe are an energy holding company under the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005 whose utility subsidiaries are fully regulated natural gas and electric utility companies serving customers in sevensix states. NiSource generatesWe generate substantially all of itsour operating income through these rate-regulated businesses, which are summarized for financial reporting purposes into two primary reportable segments: Gas Distribution Operations and Electric Operations.
Refer to the “Business”''Business'' section of NiSource’sour Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 20162021 for further discussion of itsour regulated utility business segments.
NiSource’sOur goal is to develop strategies that benefit all stakeholders as it addresseswe (i) embark on long-term infrastructure investment and safety programs to better serve our customers, (ii) align our tariff structures with our cost structure, and (iii) address changing customer conservation patterns, develops more contemporary pricing structures and embarks on long-term investment programs.patterns. These strategies are intended to improvefocus on improving safety and reliability, enhancing customer service, ensuring customer affordability and safety, enhance customer services and reducereducing emissions while generating sustainable returns. The safety of our customers, communities and employees remains our top priority. The Safety Management System ("SMS") is an established operating model within NiSource. With the continued support and advice from our Quality Review Board (a panel of third parties with safety operations expertise engaged by management to advise on safety matters), we are continuing to mature our SMS processes, capabilities and talent as we collaborate within and across industries to enhance safety and reduce operational risk. Additionally, NiSource continueswe continue to pursue regulatory and legislative initiatives that will allow residential customers not currently on NiSource'sour system to obtain gas and electric service in a cost effective manner.
Your Energy, Your Future: Our plan to replace our coal generation capacity by the end of 2028 with primarily renewable resources, as described in our 2018 Integrated Resource Plan ("2018 Plan"), is well underway, but we are facing challenges as described below. As of June 30, 2022, we have executed and received IURC approval for BTAs and PPAs with a combined nameplate capacity of 1,950 MW and 1,380 MW, respectively, under the 2018 Plan. Further, we have placed three wind projects into service and completed the retirement of R.M. Schahfer Generating Station Units 14 and 15. We anticipate delays on our previously announced solar and storage projects due to several factors, including the U.S. Department of Commerce investigation. In connection with these delays, we currently expect to retire R.M. Schahfer's remaining two coal units by the end of 2025. In June 2022, the Biden Administration announced a 24-month tariff relief on solar panels subject to the ongoing U.S. Department of Commerce investigation and authorized the use of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended (the "Defense Production Act"), to accelerate domestic production of clean energy technologies, including solar panel parts. For additional information, see "Results and Discussion of Segment Operations - Electric Operations," in this Management's Discussion.
Summary of Consolidated Financial Results
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions, except per share amounts)2017 2016 2017 vs. 2016 2017 2016 2017 vs. 2016
Total Net Revenues$683.4
 $643.1
 $40.3
 $2,443.6
 $2,245.9
 $197.7
Total Operating Expenses583.8
 529.4
 54.4
 1,803.0
 1,612.6
 190.4
Operating Income99.6
 113.7
 (14.1) 640.6
 633.3
 7.3
Total Other Deductions, net(83.1) (81.5) (1.6) (362.5) (263.4) (99.1)
Income Taxes2.5
 8.5
 (6.0) 97.1
 130.6
 (33.5)
Income from Continuing Operations

14.0
 23.7
 (9.7) 181.0
 239.3
 (58.3)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations - net of taxes
 3.5
 (3.5) (0.1) 3.4
 (3.5)
Net Income14.0
 27.2
 (13.2) 180.9
 242.7
 (61.8)
Basic Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations$0.04
 $0.07
 $(0.03) $0.55
 $0.74
 $(0.19)
Basic Average Common Shares Outstanding331.1
 322.3
 8.8
 326.7
 321.4
 5.3
OnIn 2021, we announced and filed with the IURC the Preferred Energy Resource Plan associated with our 2021 Integrated Resource Plan ("2021 Plan"). The 2021 Plan lays out a consolidated basis, NiSource reported income from continuing operations of $14.0 million, or $0.04 per basic sharetimeline to retire the Michigan City Generating Station which is expected to occur between 2026 and 2028. The 2021 Plan calls for the three months ended September 30, 2017, comparedreplacement of the retiring units with a diverse portfolio of resources including demand side management resources, incremental solar, stand-alone energy storage and upgrades to $23.7 million, or $0.07 per basic shareexisting facilities at the Sugar Creek Generating Station, among other steps. Additionally, the 2021 Plan calls for a natural gas peaking unit to replace existing vintage gas peaking units at the same periodR.M. Schahfer Generating Station to support system reliability and resiliency, as well as upgrades to the transmission system to enhance our electric generation transition. The planned retirement of the two vintage gas peaking units at the R.M. Schahfer Generating Station is expected to occur between 2025 and 2028. Final retirement dates for these units, as well as Michigan City, will be subject to MISO approval. We are continuing to evaluate potential projects under the 2021 Plan.
NiSource Next: Starting in 2016. The decrease in income from continuing2021, we optimized our workforce by redefining roles to sharpen our focus on safety and risk mitigation, operational rigor, and adherence to process and procedures, as well as implemented consistent span of control for leadership to increase individual responsibility and clear accountability. Additionally, we began to make advancements across our operations during 2017 was due primarily to decreased operating income, as discussed below.
For the three months ended September 30, 2017, NiSource reported operating incomeimprove safety, operational efficiencies, and customer satisfaction through continued standardization of $99.6 million compared to $113.7 million for the same period in 2016. The lower operating income was primarily due to increased operating expenses, including higher employee and administrative expenses, increased outside service costs and higher depreciation expense. These increases in operating expenses were partially offset by increased net revenues from new rates from base-rate proceedings and infrastructure replacement programs and increased rates from incremental capital spend on electric transmission projects at NIPSCO. These favorable net revenue drivers were partially offset by the effects of year-over-year weather variations, which reduced revenue in 2017 compared to 2016.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, NiSource reported consolidated income from continuing operations of $181.0 million, or $0.55 per basic share compared to $239.3 million, or $0.74 per basic share for the same period in 2016. The decreasework
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processes, the implementation of new mobile technology to provide real-time access to information while serving our customers and enhanced customer self-service options to better meet customer expectations. These enhancements set the foundation for 2022 and beyond, to continue improving safety and customer experience through analytics and significant technology investments.
Economic Environment: We are monitoring risks related to increasing order and delivery lead times for construction and other materials, increasing risk of unavailability of materials due to global shortages in income from continuingraw materials, and risk of decreased construction labor productivity in the event of disruptions in the availability of materials. We are also seeing increasing prices associated with certain materials and supplies. To the extent that delays occur or our costs increase, our business operations, during 2017results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition could be materially adversely affected. For more information on supply chain impacts to our electric generation strategy, see "Results and Discussion of Segment Operations - Electric Operations," in this Management's Discussion.
In the first half of 2022, NIPSCO experienced a rail service shortage in deliveries of coal, particularly to its Michigan City Generating Station, and the primary rail carrier for that generating station was due primarilyunable to provide assurance of adequate future service to maintain coal inventory. A lack of adequate coal deliveries to any of our coal-fired generating facilities for an extended period could deplete our inventories to a losslevel that prevents the generating station from running, and NIPSCO would need to rely on early extinguishmentmarket purchases of long-term debt, partially offset byreplacement power, which could increase the cost of electricity for NIPSCO's customers. NIPSCO believes these shortages have been resolved but continues to monitor deliveries of coal from its rail carriers. We do not expect this to have a material impact on our operations.
We are faced with increased operating income, as discussed below.
NiSource's operating incomecompetition for employee and contractor talent in the current labor market, which has resulted in increased costs to attract and retain talent. We are ensuring that we use all internal human capital programs (development, leadership enablement programs, succession, performance management) to promote retention of our current employees along with having competitive and attractive appeal for potential recruits. With a focus on workforce planning, we are creating flexible work arrangements where we can, and being anticipatory in evaluating our talent footprint for the ninefuture to ensure we have the right people, in the right role, and at the right time. To the extent we are unable to execute on our workforce planning initiatives and experience increased employee and contractor costs, our business operations, results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.
We have seen an increase in natural gas costs as the spot market for natural gas has substantially increased since the start of 2022. Low levels of gas in storage, continued liquified natural gas demand to ship U.S. supplies to Europe, and domestic production that has not increased commensurate with overall demand have contributed to the steep rise in gas commodity costs, which we expect to have an effect on customer bills through 2022. For the six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 was $640.6 million compared2022, we have not seen this increase have a material impact on our results of operations. For more information on our commodity price impacts, see "Results and Discussion of Segment Operations - Gas Distribution Operations," and " - Market Risk Disclosures."
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Summary of Consolidated Financial Results
A summary of our consolidated financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 are presented below:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions, except per share amounts)20222021Favorable (Unfavorable)20222021Favorable (Unfavorable)
Operating Revenues$1,183.2 $986.0 $197.2 $3,056.5 $2,531.6 $524.9 
Operating Expenses
Cost of energy383.7 228.3 (155.4)1,090.4 705.1 (385.3)
Other Operating Expenses656.2 615.5 (40.7)1,222.5 1,251.1 28.6 
Total Operating Expenses1,039.9 843.8 (196.1)2,312.9 1,956.2 (356.7)
Operating Income143.3 142.2 1.1 743.6 575.4 168.2 
Total Other Deductions, net(75.5)(72.1)(3.4)(148.3)(146.2)(2.1)
Income Taxes12.0 13.2 1.2 108.2 75.8 (32.4)
Net Income55.8 56.9 (1.1)487.1 353.4 133.7 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest(11.2)(3.4)7.8 (6.7)(2.4)4.3 
Net Income Attributable to NiSource67.0 60.3 6.7 493.8 355.8 138.0 
Preferred dividends(13.8)(13.8)— (27.6)(27.6)— 
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders53.2 46.5 6.7 466.2 328.2 138.0 
Earnings Per Share
Basic Earnings Per Share$0.13 $0.12 $0.01 $1.15 $0.84 $0.31 
Diluted Earnings Per Share$0.12 $0.11 $0.01 $1.06 $0.80 $0.26 
The majority of the cost of energy in both segments are tracked costs that are passed through directly to $633.3 millionthe customer, resulting in an equal and offsetting amount reflected in operating revenues.
Net income available to common shareholders for the three months ended June 30, 2022 is comparable to the same period in 2016.2021. The higher operatingincrease in net income available to common shareholders during the six months ended June 30, 2022 was primarily due to increased nethigher revenues from new rates from base-rateoutcomes of gas base rate proceedings and infrastructure replacementregulatory capital programs, along with increased rates from incremental capital spend on electric transmission projects at NIPSCO, partiallyas well as an insurance settlement related to the Greater Lawrence Incident, offset by unfavorable effectshigher income taxes in 2022 compared to the 2021.
For additional information on operating income variance drivers see "Results and Discussion of weather. The increaseSegment Operations" for Gas and Electric Operations in net revenues was partially offset by increased operating expenses due to higher employee and administrative expenses, increased outside service costs, higher material and supplies expenses and increased environmental costs. Additionally, depreciation expense and other taxes increased relative to 2016. These increases in operating expenses were partially offset by decreased amortization expense.this Management's Discussion.
Other Income (Deductions),Deductions, net
Other income (deductions),deductions, net reduced income by $83.1 million infor the third quarter of 2017 compared to a reduction in income of $81.5 million in the prior year.
Other income (deductions), net reduced income by $362.5 million in the ninethree and six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 compared2022 is comparable to a reductionthe same periods in income of $263.4 million in the prior year. This change is due primarily to a loss on early extinguishment of long-term debt of $111.5 million which was incurred in 2017. Refer to2021. See Note 12,13, "Long-Term Debt," Note 14, "Short-Term Borrowings," and Note 11, "Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits," in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) for information on the early extinguishment of long-term debt.additional information.
Income Taxes
Refer to Note 10, "Income Taxes," in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) for information on income taxes.
Capital Investment. Intaxes and the nine months ended September 30, 2017, NiSource invested $1,216.4 million in capital expenditures across its gas and electric utilities. These expenditures were primarily aimed at furthering the safety and reliability of NiSource's gas distribution system, construction of new electric transmission assets and maintaining NiSource’s existing electric generation fleet. NiSource continues to execute on an estimated $30 billion in total projected long-term regulated utility infrastructure investments and expects to invest a total of approximately $1.6 to $1.7 billion in capital during 2017 to continue to modernize and improve its system across all seven states.
Liquidity. NiSource believes that through income generated from operating activities, amounts available under its short-term revolving credit facility, commercial paper program, accounts receivable securitization facilities, long-term debt agreements and NiSource’s ability to access the capital markets, there is adequate capital available to fund its operating activities and capital expenditures in 2017 and beyond. At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, NiSource had $1,275.3 million and $683.7 million, respectively, of net liquidity available, consisting of cash and available capacity under credit facilities. Additionally, as of September 30, 2017, NiSource has approximately $183 million of available remaining capacity to issue shares of common stock under its ATM program.
These factors and other impacts to the financial results are discussed in more detail within the following discussions of “Results and Discussion of Segment Operations” and “Liquidity and Capital Resources.”
Regulatory Developments
During the quarter ended September 30, 2017, NiSource continued to move forward on core infrastructure and environmental investment programs supported by complementary regulatory and customer initiatives across all seven states of its operating area. The discussion below summarizes significant regulatory developments that transpired during the third quarter of 2017:
Gas Distribution Operations
NIPSCO filed a gas base rate case with the IURC on September 27, 2017. The request, which seeks NIPSCO's first natural gas base rate increase in more than 25 years, supports continued investment in system upgrades, technology improvements and other measures to increase pipeline safety and system reliability. If approved as filed, the fully implemented request would increase annual revenues by $143.5 million, inclusive of amounts being recovered through various tracker programs. An order is expectedchange in the second half of 2018.effective tax rate.
Columbia of Ohio filed a settlement agreement in its pending application for a five year extension of its IRP on August 18, 2017. This well-established pipeline replacement program, which is currently authorized through December 31, 2017,
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covers replacement of priority mainline pipe and targeted customer service lines. An order by the PUCO is expected by the end of 2017.
New rates went into effect on October 27, 2017 following approval of Columbia of Maryland's base rate case settlement by the MPSC. The settlement supports continued accelerated replacement of aging pipe as well as adoption of additional pipeline safety upgrades and increases annual revenue by $2.4 million.
NIPSCO continues to execute on its seven-year, $850 million gas infrastructure modernization program to further improve system reliability and safety. New rates under NIPSCO's semi-annual tracker update took effect July 1, 2017. The latest update, covering $328.9 million of cumulative net capital spend through June 30, 2017, was filed on August 31, 2017. An order is expected in the fourth quarter of 2017.
On October 31, 2017, Columbia of Massachusetts filed its GSEP for the 2018 construction year. Columbia of Massachusetts is proposing to recover a cumulative revenue requirement of $26.8 million including a waiver to collect the $3.1 million revenue requirement in excess of the GSEP cap provision. If the waiver is not approved, the cumulative revenue requirement will be $23.7 million. An order is expected from the Massachusetts DPU in the second quarter of 2018, with new rates effective May 1, 2018.
Electric Operations
NIPSCO continues to execute on its seven-year electric infrastructure modernization program, which includes enhancements to its electric transmission and distribution system designed to further improve system safety and reliability. The IURC-approved program represents approximately $1.25 billion of electric infrastructure investments expected to be made through 2022. On June 30, 2017, NIPSCO filed its latest tracker update request, covering $177.3 million in cumulative net capital expenditures through April 30, 2017. An order approving the request was received from the IURC on October 31, 2017.
NIPSCO's request, filed in November 2016, to invest in environmental upgrades at its Michigan City Unit 12 and R.M. Schahfer Units 14 and 15 generating facilities remains pending before the IURC. On June 9, 2017, NIPSCO, along with the Indiana OUCC, the Citizens Action Coalition and a group of NIPSCO industrial customers, submitted a settlement agreement seeking, among other things, approval and cost recovery for the CCR projects and moving ELG-related investments to a later proceeding. An IURC order is expected before the end of 2017.
Refer to Note 5, “Regulatory Matters,” as well as to Note 14, "Other Commitments and Contingencies," in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) for a complete discussion of key regulatory matters.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION OF SEGMENT OPERATIONS
Presentation of Segment Information
NiSource’sOur operations are divided into two primary reportable segments:segments, the Gas Distribution Operations and the Electric Operations.Operations segments. The remainder of our operations, which are not significant enough on a stand-alone basis to warrant treatment as an operating segment, are presented as "Corporate and Other" within the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) and primarily are comprised of interest expense on holding company debt, and unallocated corporate costs and activities.

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 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)2017 2016 2017 vs. 2016 2017 2016 2017 vs. 2016
Net Revenues           
Sales revenues$434.6
 $395.5
 $39.1
 $2,150.5
 $1,945.2
 $205.3
Less: Cost of gas sold (excluding depreciation and amortization)94.6
 76.1
 18.5
 662.0
 569.6
 92.4
Net Revenues340.0
 319.4
 20.6
 1,488.5
 1,375.6
 112.9
Operating Expenses    
      
Operation and maintenance257.9
 213.4
 44.5
 792.3
 668.3
 124.0
Depreciation and amortization67.9
 64.3
 3.6
 199.5
 188.8
 10.7
Other taxes37.9
 37.4
 0.5
 134.6
 125.8
 8.8
Total Operating Expenses363.7
 315.1
 48.6
 1,126.4
 982.9
 143.5
Operating Income (Loss)$(23.7) $4.3
 $(28.0) $362.1
 $392.7
 $(30.6)
Revenues    
      
Residential$264.2
 $247.7
 $16.5
 $1,404.4
 $1,254.9
 $149.5
Commercial80.9
 71.6
 9.3
 456.0
 402.7
 53.3
Industrial39.7
 36.4
 3.3
 156.5
 139.9
 16.6
Off-System30.4
 19.9
 10.5
 97.1
 59.4
 37.7
Other19.4
 19.9
 (0.5) 36.5
 88.3
 (51.8)
Total$434.6
 $395.5
 $39.1
 $2,150.5
 $1,945.2
 $205.3
Sales and Transportation (MMDth)    
      
Residential14.5
 13.7
 0.8
 157.2
 169.5
 (12.3)
Commercial17.3
 16.3
 1.0
 111.3
 114.7
 (3.4)
Industrial125.9
 130.4
 (4.5) 380.3
 393.7
 (13.4)
Off-System11.1
 7.4
 3.7
 33.8
 27.3
 6.5
Other0.3
 
 0.3
 0.2
 
 0.2
Total169.1
 167.8
 1.3
 682.8
 705.2
 (22.4)
Heating Degree Days75
 33
 42
 2,911
 3,297
 (386)
Normal Heating Degree Days85
 85
 
 3,576
 3,608
 (32)
% Warmer than Normal(12)% (61)% 

 (19)% (9)%  
Gas Distribution Customers           
Residential      3,114,223
 3,088,525
 25,698
Commercial      275,424
 274,276
 1,148
Industrial      6,163
 6,408
 (245)
Other      3
 
 3
Total      3,395,813
 3,369,209
 26,604

Net revenues are calculated as gross revenues less the associated cost of sales (excluding depreciationFinancial and amortization). Cost of sales atoperational data for the Gas Distribution Operations segment is principally comprised offor the cost of natural gas used while providing transportationthree and distribution services to its customers. The majority of the cost of salessix months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 are tracked costs that are passed through directly to the customer resulting in an equal and offsetting amount reflected in gross revenues.presented below.
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)20222021Favorable (Unfavorable)20222021Favorable (Unfavorable)
Operating Revenues$744.3 $577.3 $167.0 $2,184.1 $1,716.2 $467.9 
Operating Expenses
Cost of energy253.4 129.0 (124.4)842.5 508.0 (334.5)
Operation and maintenance259.8 243.9 (15.9)537.1 492.7 (44.4)
Depreciation and amortization102.2 93.6 (8.6)202.9 186.5 (16.4)
Loss (gain) on sale of fixed assets and impairments, net — — (105.0)8.1 113.1 
Other taxes48.3 49.6 1.3 115.2 112.8 (2.4)
Total Operating Expenses663.7 516.1 (147.6)1,592.7 1,308.1 (284.6)
Operating Income$80.6 $61.2 $19.4 $591.4 $408.1 $183.3 
Revenues
Residential$462.8 $380.8 $82.0 $1,440.4 $1,163.1 $277.3 
Commercial161.3 127.4 33.9 518.8 400.3 118.5 
Industrial48.3 44.4 3.9 116.4 102.6 13.8 
Off-System59.1 17.0 42.1 77.8 31.4 46.4 
Other12.8 7.7 5.1 30.7 18.8 11.9 
Total$744.3 $577.3 $167.0 $2,184.1 $1,716.2 $467.9 
Sales and Transportation (MMDth)
Residential33.3 30.7 2.6 156.2 149.1 7.1 
Commercial28.5 27.2 1.3 108.4 101.5 6.9 
Industrial114.9 124.7 (9.8)250.0 261.1 (11.1)
Off-System8.3 6.2 2.1 12.6 11.6 1.0 
Other — — 0.2 0.2 — 
Total185.0 188.8 (3.8)527.4 523.5 3.9 
Heating Degree Days565 606 (41)3,406 3,309 97 
Normal Heating Degree Days544 551 (7)3,368 3,405 (37)
% Colder (Warmer) than Normal4 %10 %1 %(3)%
% Colder (Warmer) than 2021(7)%3 %
Gas Distribution Customers
Residential2,962,126 2,950,269 11,857 
Commercial252,591 252,235 356 
Industrial4,883 4,943 (60)
Other5 
Total3,219,605 3,207,450 12,155 
Comparability of line item operating resultsoperation and maintenance expenses, depreciation and amortization, and other taxes may also be impacted by regulatory, depreciation and tax and depreciation trackers (other than those for cost of sales) that allow for the recovery in rates of certain costs. Therefore, increases in these tracked operating expenses are offset by increases in net revenues and have essentially no impact on income from continuing operations.
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ThreeThe underlying reasons for changes in our operating revenues for the three and six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 vs. September 30, 2016 Operating Income
For the third quarter of 2017, Gas Distribution Operations reported an operating loss of $23.7 million, versus operating income of $4.3 million in the comparable 2016 period.
Net revenues for third quarter of 2017 were $340.0 million, an increase of $20.6 million from the same period in 2016. The change in net revenues was primarily driven by:
New rates from base-rate proceedings and infrastructure replacement programs of $16.0 million.
Higher revenues from increased industrial, commercial and residential customer usage of $2.9 million.
The effects of increased residential customer growth of $1.3 million.
Operating expenses were $48.6 million higher for the third quarter of 20172022 compared to the same periodperiods in 2016. This change was primarily driven by:2021 are presented below.
Increased employee and administrative expenses of $25.4 million which includes the impact of a pension settlement charge recorded in 2017 along with a charge related to Columbia of Pennsylvania's portion of a 2017 pension contribution which, per regulatory order, is expensed on a cash basis.
Higher outside service costs of $14.4 million due to increased line locating expenses and IT service provider transition costs.
Increased depreciation of $3.6 million due to higher capital expenditures placed in service.

Nine months ended September 30, 2017 vs. September 30, 2016 Operating Income
For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, Gas Distribution Operations reported operating income of $362.1 million, a decrease of $30.6 million from the comparable 2016 period.
Net revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 were $1,488.5 million, an increase of $112.9 million from the same period in 2016. The change in net revenues was primarily driven by:
New rates from base-rate proceedings and infrastructure replacement programs of $97.1 million.
Higher regulatory, tax and depreciation trackers, which are offset in expense, of $24.7 million.
The effects of increased residential customer growth of $5.7 million.
Partially offset by:
The effects of warmer weather of $14.6 million.
Operating expenses were $143.5 million higher for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016. This change was primarily driven by:
Increased employee and administrative expenses of $51.3 million which includes the impact of the aforementioned pension settlement charge and pension contribution.
Higher outside service costs of $32.9 million due to IT service provider transition costs and increased line locating expenses.
Higher regulatory, tax and depreciation trackers, which are offset in net revenues, of $24.7 million.
Increased depreciation of $9.7 million due to higher capital expenditures placed in service.
Increased property taxes of $6.9 million due to higher capital expenditures placed in service and an accrual adjustment recorded in 2016.
Higher environmental costs of $4.9 million.

Favorable (Unfavorable)
Changes in Operating Revenues (in millions)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 vs 2021Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 vs 2021
New rates from base rate proceedings and regulatory capital programs$23.9 $85.0 
Increased (decreased) customer usage3.3 (1.5)
Higher revenue related to off system sales1.4 4.1 
The effects of customer growth1.3 3.6 
Higher revenue due to the effects of resuming common credit mitigation practices1.2 3.0 
The effects of weather in 2022 compared to 20210.2 10.7 
Other4.1 6.8 
Change in operating revenues (before cost of energy and other tracked items)$35.4 $111.7 
Operating revenues offset in operating expense
Higher cost of energy billed to customers124.4 334.5 
Higher tracker deferrals within operation and maintenance, depreciation, and tax7.2 21.7 
Total change in operating revenues$167.0 $467.9 
Weather
In general, NiSource calculateswe calculate the weather-related revenue variance based on changing customer demand driven by weather variance from normal heating degree days. NiSource'sdays, net of weather normalization mechanisms. Our composite heating degree days reported do not directly correlate to the weather-related dollar impact on the results of Gas Distribution Operations. Heating degree days experienced during different times of the year or in different operating locations may have more or less impact on volume and dollars depending on when and where they occur. When the detailed results are combined for reporting, there may be weather-related dollar impacts on operations when there is not an apparent or significant change in theour aggregated NiSource composite heating degree day comparison.
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Gas Distribution Operations





WeatherThe decrease in the Gas Distribution Operations service territoriestotal volumes for the third quarter of 2017 was about 12% warmer than normal and about 127% colder than 2016, leading to increased net revenues of $0.2 million for the quarterthree months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172022 compared to 2016.
Weatherthe same period in the Gas Distribution Operations service territories for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was about 19% warmer than normal and about 12% warmer than 2016, resulting in decreased net revenues of $14.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to 2016.
Throughput
Total volumes sold and transported for the third quarter of 2017 were 169.1 MMDth, compared to 167.8 MMDth for 2016.
Total volumes sold and transported for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 were 682.8 MMDth, compared to 705.2 MMDth for 2016. This 3% decrease2021 is primarily attributable to the effects of warmer weatherweather.
The increase in 2017.total volumes for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021 is primarily attributable to the effects of colder weather.
Economic ConditionsCommodity Price Impact
Cost of energy for the Gas Distribution Operations segment is principally comprised of the cost of natural gas used while providing transportation and distribution services to customers. All NiSourceof our Gas Distribution Operations companies have state-approved recovery mechanisms that provide a means for full recovery of prudently incurred gas costs. GasThese are tracked costs that are treated as pass-through costspassed through directly to the customer, and have no impact on the net revenues recorded in the period. The gas costs included in revenues are matched with the gas cost expense recorded in the period and theperiod. The difference is recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) as under-recovered or over-recovered gas cost to be included in future customer billings.
At NIPSCO, sales Therefore, increases in these tracked operating expenses are offset by increases in operating revenues and customer billings are adjusted for amounts related to under and over-recovered purchased gas costs from prior periods per regulatory order. These amounts are primarily reflected in the “Other” gross revenues statistic provided at the beginning of this segment discussion. The adjustments to other gross revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 were a revenue decrease of $0.3 million and a revenue increase of $4.4 million, respectively. The adjustments to other gross revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 were a revenue decrease of $29.3 million and a revenue increase of $15.2 million, respectively.have essentially no impact on net income.
Certain Gas Distribution Operations companies continue to offer choice opportunities, where customers can choose to purchase gas from a third-party supplier, through regulatory initiatives in their respective jurisdictions. These programs serve to further reduce NiSource's exposure to gas prices.

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ElectricGas Distribution Operations

 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)2017 2016 2017 vs. 2016 2017 2016 2017 vs. 2016
Net Revenues           
Sales revenues$486.0
 $465.8
 $20.2
 $1,366.1
 $1,249.8
 $116.3
Less: Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization)139.0
 142.0
 (3.0) 400.9
 380.0
 20.9
Net Revenues347.0
 323.8
 23.2
 965.2
 869.8
 95.4
Operating Expenses    

      
Operation and maintenance136.7
 127.6
 9.1
 422.1
 372.1
 50.0
Depreciation and amortization69.8
 66.9
 2.9
 212.0
 202.8
 9.2
Other taxes16.1
 16.5
 (0.4) 44.8
 43.4
 1.4
Total Operating Expenses222.6
 211.0
 11.6
 678.9
 618.3
 60.6
Operating Income$124.4
 $112.8
 $11.6
 $286.3
 $251.5
 $34.8
Revenues    

      
Residential$138.0
 $145.1
 $(7.1) $363.7
 $346.1
 $17.6
Commercial134.6
 127.1
 7.5
 379.0
 336.2
 42.8
Industrial171.5
 155.8
 15.7
 531.4
 469.4
 62.0
Wholesale3.7
 3.7
 
 9.0
 8.8
 0.2
Other38.2
 34.1
 4.1
 83.0
 89.3
 (6.3)
Total$486.0
 $465.8
 $20.2
 $1,366.1
 $1,249.8
 $116.3
Sales (Gigawatt Hours)    

      
Residential1,002.3
 1,147.5
 (145.2) 2,523.9
 2,744.9
 (221.0)
Commercial1,042.7
 1,102.8
 (60.1) 2,868.1
 2,954.8
 (86.7)
Industrial2,390.9
 2,356.3
 34.6
 7,192.7
 7,072.2
 120.5
Wholesale6.1
 2.3
 3.8
 28.0
 3.6
 24.4
Other31.2
 39.7
 (8.5) 96.3
 104.8
 (8.5)
Total4,473.2
 4,648.6
 (175.4) 12,709.0
 12,880.3
 (171.3)
Cooling Degree Days540
 681
 (141) 765
 966
 (201)
Normal Cooling Degree Days570
 570
 

 745
 799
 

% Warmer (Colder) than Normal(5)% 19% 

 3% 21% 

Electric Customers           
Residential      407,998
 405,895
 2,103
Commercial      55,912
 55,418
 494
Industrial      2,311
 2,341
 (30)
Wholesale      740
 742
 (2)
Other      2
 2
 
Total      466,963
 464,398
 2,565

Net revenues are calculated as gross revenues less the associated cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization). Cost of sales at the Electric Operations segment is principally comprised of the cost of coal, related handling costs, natural gas purchasedThe underlying reasons for changes in our operating expenses for the internal generation of electricity at NIPSCOthree and the cost of power purchased from third-party generators of electricity. The majority of the cost of sales are tracked costs that are passed through directlysix months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the customer resultingsame periods in an equal and offsetting amount reflected in gross revenues.2021 are presented below.
Comparability of line item operating results may also be impacted by regulatory and depreciation trackers (other than those for cost of sales) that allow for the recovery in rates of certain costs. Therefore, increases in these tracked operating expenses are offset by increases in net revenues and have essentially no impact on income from continuing operations.
Favorable (Unfavorable)
Changes in Operating Expenses (in millions)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 vs 2021Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 vs 2021
Higher employee and administrative related expenses$(9.2)$(21.9)
Higher depreciation and amortization expense(8.2)(16.0)
Higher materials and supplies expense(4.0)(7.4)
Higher outside services expenses(3.3)(8.6)
Higher environmental remediation costs(3.1)(3.6)
Lower NiSource Next program expenses7.2 11.8 
Lower other than income taxes primarily related to property tax expense5.5 5.7 
The loss on sale and expenses related to the Massachusetts Business in 20211.8 14.2 
Property insurance settlement related to the Greater Lawrence Incident— 105.0 
Other(2.7)(7.6)
Change in operating expenses (before cost of energy and other tracked items)$(16.0)$71.6 
Operating expenses offset in operating revenue
Higher cost of energy billed to customers(124.4)(334.5)
Higher tracker deferrals within operation and maintenance, depreciation, and tax(7.2)(21.7)
Total change in operating expense$(147.6)$(284.6)


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Electric Operations

ThreeFinancial and operational data for the Electric Operations segment for the three and six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 vs. September 30, 2016 Operating Income2022 and 2021 are presented below.
For the third quarter
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)20222021Favorable (Unfavorable)20222021Favorable (Unfavorable)
Operating Revenues$437.3 $403.7 $33.6 $867.6 $806.4 $61.2 
Operating Expenses
Cost of energy130.4 99.3 (31.1)248.0 197.1 (50.9)
Operation and maintenance124.2 127.3 3.1 240.8 246.4 5.6 
Depreciation and amortization96.0 83.7 (12.3)178.9 167.1 (11.8)
Other taxes14.1 13.8 (0.3)28.1 28.3 0.2 
Total Operating Expenses364.7 324.1 (40.6)695.8 638.9 (56.9)
Operating Income$72.6 $79.6 $(7.0)$171.8 $167.5 $4.3 
Revenues
Residential$137.1 $131.9 $5.2 $275.6 $261.1 $14.5 
Commercial134.7 129.9 4.8 269.2 252.8 16.4 
Industrial138.9 119.2 19.7 268.9 242.3 26.6 
Wholesale3.9 3.1 0.8 6.5 6.5 — 
Other22.7 19.6 3.1 47.4 43.7 3.7 
Total$437.3 $403.7 $33.6 $867.6 $806.4 $61.2 
Sales (GWh)
Residential845.4 821.0 24.4 1,664.6 1,625.6 39.0 
Commercial915.3 904.2 11.1 1,800.6 1,772.1 28.5 
Industrial1,994.7 2,150.8 (156.1)4,002.5 4,214.1 (211.6)
Wholesale27.7 12.4 15.3 32.1 44.5 (12.4)
Other24.5 20.3 4.2 49.6 47.6 2.0 
Total3,807.6 3,908.7 (101.1)7,549.4 7,703.9 (154.5)
Cooling Degree Days342 318 24 342 31824 
Normal Cooling Degree Days247 239 247 239
% Warmer than Normal38 %33 %38 %33 %
% Warmer than 20218 %8 %
Electric Customers
Residential423,365 420,347 3,018 
Commercial58,156 57,637 519 
Industrial2,133 2,148 (15)
Wholesale712 719 (7)
Other3 
Total484,369 480,853 3,516 
Comparability of 2017, Electric Operations reported operating income of $124.4 million, an increase of $11.6 million from the comparable 2016 period.
Net revenues for the third quarter of 2017 were $347.0 million, an increase of $23.2 million from the same period in 2016. The change in net revenues was primarily driven by:
New rates from base-rate proceedings of $22.4 million.
Increased rates from incremental capital spend on electric transmission projects of $7.4 million.
Higheroperation and maintenance expenses and depreciation and amortization may be impacted by regulatory and depreciation trackers which are offset in expense, of $5.4 million.
Partially offset by:
The effects of cooler weather of $10.8 million.
Operating expenses were $11.6 million higherthat allow for the third quarterrecovery in rates of 2017certain costs.
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Electric Operations
The underlying reasons for changes in our operating revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the same periodperiods in 2016. This change was primarily driven by:2021 are presented below.
Higher regulatory and depreciation trackers, which are offset
Favorable (Unfavorable)
Changes in Operating Revenues (in millions)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 vs 2021Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 vs 2021
FAC adjustment(1)
$(8.0)$(8.0)
Decreased customer usage(1.9)(5.1)
PPA revenue from renewable joint venture projects, mostly offset by JV operating expenses6.2 14.7 
The effects of weather in 2022 compared to 20212.0 3.5 
The effects of customer growth1.2 2.5 
New rates from regulatory capital and DSM programs1.1 2.2 
Other1.8 2.8 
Change in operating revenues (before cost of energy and other tracked items)$2.4 $12.6 
Operating revenues offset in operating expense
Higher cost of energy billed to customers31.1 50.9 
Higher (lower) tracker deferrals within operation and maintenance, depreciation and tax0.1 (2.3)
Total change in operating revenues$33.6 $61.2 
(1)See Note 6, "Regulatory Matters," in net revenues, of $5.4 million.
Increased employee and administrative expenses of $4.0 million.
Nine months ended September 30, 2017 vs. September 30, 2016 Operating Income
For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, Electric Operations reported operating income of $286.3 million, an increase of $34.8 million from the comparable 2016 period.
Net revenuesNotes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 were $965.2 million, an increase of $95.4 million from the same period in 2016. The change in net revenues was primarily driven by:
New rates from base-rate proceedings of $64.5 million.
Higher regulatory and depreciation trackers, which are offset in expense, of $25.8 million.
Increased rates from incremental capital spend on electric transmission projects of $18.2 million.
Partially offset by:
The effects of cooler weather of $17.3 million.
Operating expenses were $60.6 million higher for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016. This change was primarily driven by:
Higher regulatory and depreciation trackers, which are offset in net revenues, of $25.8 million.
Increased outside service costs of $13.9 million, primarily due to vegetation management activities and generation-related maintenance.
Higher employee and administrative expenses of $8.3 million.
Increased materials and supplies expenses of $8.0 million driven by generation-related maintenance and increased chemical usage.
Higher gross receipts taxes of $5.0 million driven by higher revenues.
Partially offset by:
Decreased amortization expense of $10.8 million.additional information.
Weather
In general, NiSource calculateswe calculate the weather-related revenue variance based on changing customer demand driven by weather variance from normal heating or cooling degree days. NiSource'sOur composite heating or cooling degree days reported do not directly correlate to the weather-related dollar impact on the results of Electric Operations. Heating or cooling degree days experienced during different times of the year may have more or less impact on volume and dollars depending on when they occur. When the detailed results are combined for reporting, there may be weather-related dollar impacts on operations when there is not an apparent or significant change in theour aggregated NiSource composite heating or cooling degree day comparison.
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Electric Operations

WeatherThe decrease in the Electric Operations’ territoriestotal volumes sold for the third quarter of 2017 was about 5% cooler than normalthree and about 24% cooler than 2016, resulting in decreased net revenues of $10.8 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2017 compared to 2016.
Weather in the Electric Operations’ territories for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 was about 3% warmer than normal and about 18% cooler than 2016, resulting in decreased net revenues of $17.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to 2016.
Sales
Electric Operations sales for the third quarter of 2017 were 4,473.2 gwh, a decrease of 175.4 gwh2022 compared to the same periodperiods in 2016. The 4% decrease is2021 was primarily attributable to decreased residential sales fromusage primarily by industrial customers.
Commodity Price Impact
Cost of energy for the cooler weather in the current year.
Electric Operations salessegment is principally comprised of the cost of coal, natural gas purchased for internal generation of electricity at NIPSCO, and the nine months ended September 30, 2017 were 12,709.0 gwh, a decreasecost of 171.3 gwh compared to the same period in 2016. The 1% decrease is primarily attributed to decreased residential salespower purchased from cooler weather in the current year.
Economic Conditions
generators of electricity. NIPSCO has a state-approved recovery mechanism that provides a means for full recovery of prudently incurred fuel costs. Fuel costs of energy. The majority of these costs of energy are treated as pass-throughpassed through directly to the customer, and the costs and have no impact onof energy included in operating revenues are matched with the net revenuescost of energy expense recorded in the period. The fuel costs included in revenues are matched with the fuel cost expense recorded in the period and the difference is recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) as under-recovered or over-recovered fuel cost to be included in future customer billings.
At NIPSCO, sales Therefore, increases in these tracked operating expenses are offset by increases in operating revenues and customer billings are adjustedhave essentially no impact on net income.
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The underlying reasons for amounts related to under and over-recovered purchased fuel costs from prior periods per regulatory order. These amounts are primarily reflectedchanges in the “Other” gross revenues statistic provided at the beginning of this segment discussion. The adjustments to other gross revenuesour operating expenses for the quarter ended September 30, 2017three and 2016 were a revenue increase of $7.8 million and $16.1 million, respectively. The adjustments to other gross revenues for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 and 2016 were a revenue increase of $6.9 million and $34.5 million, respectively.
Electric Supply
NIPSCO 2016 Integrated Resource Plan. Environmental, regulatory and economic factors, including low natural gas prices and aging coal-fired units, have led NIPSCO to consider modifying its current electric generation supply mix to include less coal-fired generation. Due to enacted CCR and ELG (subsequently postponed) legislation, NIPSCO would expect to incur over $1 billion in operating, maintenance, environmental and other costs over the next seven years if the current fleet of coal-fired generating units remain operational.
On November 1, 2016, NIPSCO submitted its 2016 Integrated Resource Plan with the IURC. The plan evaluated demand-side and supply-side resource alternatives to reliably and cost effectively meet NIPSCO customers' future energy requirements over the ensuing 20 years. The 2016 Integrated Resource Plan indicates that the most viable option for customers and NIPSCO involves the retirement of Bailly Generating Station (Units 7 and 8) as soon as mid-2018 and two units (Units 17 and 18) at the R.M. Schahfer Generating Station by the end of 2023. It is projected over the long term that the cost to customers to retire these units at these dates will be lower than maintaining and upgrading them for continuing generation.
NiSource and NIPSCO committed2022 compared to the retirement of the Bailly Generating Station unitssame periods in connection with the filing of the 2016 Integrated Resource Plan, pending approval by the MISO. In the fourth quarter of 2016, the MISO approved NIPSCO's plan to retire the Bailly Generating Station units by May 31, 2018.2021 are presented below.
In connection with the MISO's approval of NIPSCO's planned retirement of the Bailly Generating Station units, NiSource recorded $22.1 million of plant retirement-related charges in the fourth quarter of 2016. These charges were comprised of contract termination charges related to NIPSCO's capital lease with Pure Air, voluntary employee severance benefits and write downs of certain materials and supplies inventory balances. Refer to
Favorable (Unfavorable)
Changes in Operating Expenses (in millions)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 vs 2021Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 vs 2021
Expenses related to the accelerated retirement of the R.M. Schahfer Generating Station's coal Units 14 and 15 in 2021$8.6 $8.6 
Lower NiSource Next program expenses2.9 4.3 
Lower outside services expenses0.5 6.4 
Higher depreciation and amortization expense driven by the joint venture depreciation adjustment(1)
(10.1)(6.9)
Renewable joint venture project expenses, offset by JV operating revenues(6.1)(13.0)
Effects of environmental recoveries in 2021(1.3)(6.5)
Other(3.9)(1.2)
Change in operating expenses (before cost of energy and other tracked items)$(9.4)$(8.3)
Operating expenses offset in operating revenue
Higher cost of energy billed to customers(31.1)(50.9)
Lower (higher) tracker deferrals within operation and maintenance, depreciation and tax(0.1)2.3 
Total change in operating expense$(40.6)$(56.9)
(1)See Note 14-D, "Other6, "Regulatory Matters," in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) for additional information.
Electric Supply and Generation Transition
NIPSCO continues to execute on an electric generation transition consistent with the 2018 Plan, which outlines plans to retire its remaining coal-fired generation by 2026-2028, to be replaced by lower-cost, reliable and cleaner options. We expect to have capital investment requirements of approximately $2.0 billion, primarily between 2022 and 2024, with any remainder expected in 2025, to replace the generation capacity of R.M. Schahfer Generating Station's coal-fired units. We retired R.M. Schahfer Generating Station Units 14 and 15 on October 1, 2021. The remaining two coal units are currently expected to be retired by the end of 2025. See "Expected Project Delays" discussion, below, for anticipated barriers to the success of our electric generation transition.
The current replacement plan primarily includes renewable sources of energy, including wind, solar, and battery storage to be obtained through a combination of NIPSCO ownership and PPAs. NIPSCO has sold, and may in the future sell, renewable energy credits from this generation to third parties to offset customer costs. NIPSCO has executed several PPAs to purchase 100% of the output from renewable generation facilities at a fixed price per MWh. Each facility supplying the energy will have an associated nameplate capacity, and payments under the PPAs will not begin until the associated generation facility is constructed by the owner/seller. NIPSCO has also executed several BTAs with developers to construct renewable generation facilities. Our current replacement program will be augmented by the Preferred Energy Resource Plan outlined in our 2021 Integrated Resource Plan. See "Executive Summary - Your Energy, Your Future" in this Management's Discussion for additional information.
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Electric Operations

Under our current replacement plan, three wind projects have been placed into service, totaling approximately 804 MW of nameplate capacity. The following table summarizes the remaining executed PPAs and BTAs from our generation transition that have yet to begin commercial operations. All announced projects below have received IURC approval. Amendments are subject to additional IURC approval, as discussed in Note 15, ''Other Commitments and Contingencies - D. Other Matters,'' in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).
Project NameTransaction TypeTechnologyNameplate Capacity (MW)Storage Capacity (MW)Original Targeted Construction CompletionEstimated Construction Completion
Dunn's Bridge I(1)
BTASolar265Q4 20222023
Indiana Crossroads(1)
BTASolar200Q4 20222023
Dunn's Bridge II(1)
BTASolar & Storage43575Q4 20232023 - 2024
Cavalry(1)
BTASolar & Storage20060Q4 20232023 - 2024
Fairbanks(1)
BTASolar250Q3 20232024 - 2025
Elliott(1)
BTASolar200Q2 20232024 - 2025
Indiana Crossroads II15 year PPAWind204Q4 20232023
Brickyard20 year PPASolar200Q4 20222024
Greensboro20 year PPASolar & Storage10030Q4 20222023 - 2024
Gibson22 year PPASolar280Q2 20232024
Green River20 year PPASolar200Q2 20232024
(1)Ownership of the facility will be transferred to joint ventures whose members include NIPSCO and an unrelated tax equity partner.
Expected Project Delays.Compared to the previously disclosed targeted construction completion dates in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, we estimate delays for most projects to range from six to 18 months, resulting in the majority of our projects, and investment, being in service in 2023 and 2024. We do not currently anticipate any delays to the 2023 in-service date of our outstanding wind energy project. The expected delays and inflationary cost pressures communicated from the developers of our solar and storage projects are primarily due to (i) unavailability of solar panels and other uncertainties related to the pending U.S. Department of Commerce investigation on Antidumping and Countervailing Duties petition filed by a domestic solar manufacturer (the "DOC Investigation"), (ii) the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's June 2021 Withhold Release Order on silica-based products made by Hoshine Silicon Industry Co., Ltd., (iii) Section 201 Tariffs and (iv) persistent general global supply chain and labor availability issues. We are also monitoring potential delays communicated by the developers of our renewable energy projects related to local permitting processes and obtaining interconnection rights. Preliminary findings from the DOC Investigation, including potential tariff amounts, are expected to be released in August 2022, with a final decision expected between January 2023 and March 2023. We have received and are evaluating several notices of possible force majeure from developers in connection with solar panel availability. The resolution of these issues, including the final conclusion of the DOC Investigation will determine what additional costs or delays our solar projects will be subject to as a result of any tariffs imposed. If any of these impacts result in cost increases for certain projects, such potential impacts are expected to result in the need for us to seek additional regulatory review and approvals. Additionally, significant changes to project costs and schedules as a result of these factors could impact the viability of the projects.
In June 2022, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security published its Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List (the "List"). None of the developers or suppliers of our renewable energy projects were named on the List. Additionally, the Biden Administration announced a 24-month tariff relief on solar panels subject to the ongoing U.S. Department of Commerce investigation and authorized the use of the Defense Production Act, to accelerate domestic production of clean energy technologies, including solar panel parts.
We, along with the developers of these generation projects, are continuously evaluating potential impacts to the targeted completion date of each project. Delays to the completion dates of our projects could also include delays in the financial return of certain investments and impact the overall timing of our electric generation transition.Although we are not currently expecting delays to extend the completion dates of our six solar and storage BTA projects beyond the currently planned sunset of investment tax credits at the end of 2025, if such delays occur, they could impact the economic viability of the projects.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
We continually evaluate the availability of adequate financing to fund our ongoing business operations, working capital and core safety and infrastructure investment programs. Our financing is sourced through cash flow from operations and the issuance of debt and/or equity. External debt financing is provided primarily through the issuance of long-term debt, accounts receivable securitization programs and our $1.5 billion commercial paper program, which is backstopped by our committed revolving credit facility with a total availability from third-party lenders of $1.85 billion. On February 18, 2022, we amended our revolving credit agreement to, among other things, extend its term to February 18, 2027. The commercial paper program and credit facility provide cost-effective, short-term financing until it can be replaced with a balance of long-term debt and equity financing that achieves our desired capital structure. On June 10, 2022, we completed the issuance and sale of $350.0 million of 5.00% senior unsecured notes maturing in 2052, which resulted in approximately $344.6 million of net proceeds after discount and debt issuance costs. We intend to disburse an amount equal to the net proceeds of the notes to finance, in whole or in part, the acquisition of our 302 MW Indiana Crossroads Wind project and 102 MW Rosewater Wind project from the project developer. We utilize an ATM equity program that allows us to issue and sell shares of our common stock up to an aggregate issuance of $750.0 million through December 31, 2023. As of June 30, 2022, the ATM program (including the impact of the forward sale agreement) had approximately $300.0 million of equity available for issuance. We also expect to remarket the Series C Mandatory Convertible Preferred stock prior to December 1, 2023, which could result in additional cash proceeds. See Note 5, ''Equity,'' in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) for more information on our ATM program and Equity Units.
We believe these sources provide adequate capital to fund our operating activities and capital expenditures in 2022 and beyond.
Greater Lawrence Incident. As discussed in Note 15, ''Other Commitments and Contingencies,'' in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited), due to the inherent uncertainty of litigation, there can be no assurance that the outcome or resolution of any particular claim related to the Greater Lawrence Incident will not continue to have an adverse impact on our cash flows. Through income generated from operating activities, amounts available under the short-term revolving credit facility, and our ability to access capital markets, we believe we have adequate capital available to settle remaining anticipated claims associated with the Greater Lawrence Incident.
Operating Activities
Net cash from operating activities from continuing operations for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172022 was $529.5$907.2 million, a decreasean increase of $3.3$204.2 million compared to the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2021. This decreaseincrease was primarily driven by pension plan contributionsyear over year increased cash inflows related to the collection in 2017 partially offset by a combination2022 of changes in weather,under-recovered gas prices and the related approved rates for recovery, which significantly impacted regulatory assets and regulatory liabilities between the two periods.
Regulatory Assets and Liabilities. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, over-collected gasfuel costs from 2015 were returnedthe prior year. We also received a refund in 2022 from a gas supplier that will be passed back to customers resultingthrough the GCA mechanism in a use of cash. In 2017, less cash was required to be returned to customers because the balance of over-collected gas costs from 2016 was smaller than in 2015.
Pension and Other Postretirement Plan Funding. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, NiSource contributed $281.6 million to its pension plans (including a $277 million discretionary contribution made during the third quarter of 2017) and $21.8 million to its other postretirement benefit plans. Given the current funded status of the pension plans (and barring unforeseen market volatility that would negatively impact the valuation of its plan assets), NiSource does not believe material contributions to its pension plans will be required for the foreseeable future.
NiSource will continue to contribute to its other postretirement plans. In total, NiSource expects to contribute $25.3 million to these plans in 2017.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, NiSource contributed $2.7 million to its pension plans and $18.6 million to its other postretirement benefit plans.
Income Taxes. As of September 30, 2017, NiSource has a recorded deferred tax asset of $818.1 million related to a Federal NOL carryforward. As a result of being in an NOL position, NiSource was not required to make any cash payments for Federal income tax purposes during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 or 2016. This NOL carryforward expires in 2030; however, NiSource expects to fully utilize the carryforward benefit prior to its expiration.each affected jurisdiction.
Investing Activities
Net cash used for investing activities for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172022 was $1,306.1$951.1 million, an increase of $137.9$88.7 million compared to the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016. This increase was mostly attributable to2021. Our current year investing activities were comprised of increased capital expenditures related to system growth and reliability and a payment to a renewable generation asset developer related to the Dunn's Bridge I construction milestone payment, which were offset by insurance recoveries in 2017.the current year.
NiSource’sAs we evaluate adjustments to renewable generation project timing, we remain on track to make capital investments totaling approximately $8 billion during the 2022-2024 period. We expect to have capital investment requirements of approximately $2.0 billion, primarily between 2022 and 2024, with any remainder expected in 2025, to replace the generation capacity of R.M. Schahfer Generating Station's coal-fired units. To partially compensate for delays in renewable generation projects, we are accelerating other gas and electric infrastructure capital investments into 2022 and 2023. These forecasted capital investments and those included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, are subject to continuing review and adjustment. Actual capital expenditures may vary from these estimates. For example, the timing and ultimate cost associated with solar and battery storage capital expenditures may vary due to the U.S. Department of Commerce's investigation into an Antidumping and Countervailing Duties circumvention claim on solar cells and panels supplied from Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia. For additional information, see "Results and Discussion of Segment Operations - Electric Operations," in this Management's Discussion.
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Regulatory Capital Programs. We replace pipe and modernize our gas infrastructure to enhance safety and reliability by reducing leaks, which subsequently reduces GHG emissions. In 2022, we continue to move forward on core infrastructure and environmental investment programs supported by complementary regulatory and customer initiatives across all six states of our operating area.
The following table describes the most recent vintage of our regulatory programs to recover infrastructure replacement and other federally mandated compliance investments currently in rates or pending commission approval:
(in millions)
CompanyProgramIncremental RevenueIncremental Capital InvestmentInvestment Period
Costs Covered(1)
Rates
Effective
Columbia of Ohio(2)
IRP - 2022$25.0 $232.9 1/21-12/21Replacement of (1) hazardous service lines, (2) cast iron, wrought iron, uncoated steel, and bare steel pipe, (3) natural gas risers prone to failure and (4) installation of AMR devices.May 2022
Columbia of Ohio(2)
CEP - 202232.2 253.5 1/21-12/21Assets not included in the IRP.September 2022
NIPSCO - GasTDSIC 417.2 77.5 7/21-12/21New or replacement projects undertaken for the purpose of safety, reliability, system modernization or economic development.July 2022
NIPSCO - Gas(3)
FMCA 18.4 14.1 10/21-3/22Project costs to comply with federal mandates.October 2022
Columbia of Virginia(4)
SAVE - 20224.0 63.0 1/22-12/22Replacement projects that (1) enhance system safety or reliability, or (2) reduce, or potentially reduce, greenhouse gas emissions.January 2022
Columbia of MarylandSTRIDE - 2022$1.3 $17.5 1/22-12/22Pipeline upgrades designed to improve public safety or infrastructure reliability.January 2022
NIPSCO - Electric(5)
TDSIC - 9$0.2 $42.7 2/21-5/21New or replacement projects undertaken for the purpose of safety, reliability, system modernization or economic development.February 2022
NIPSCO - Electric(6)
TDSIC - 1$10.4 $148.5 6/21-1/22New or replacement projects undertaken for the purpose of safety, reliability, system modernization or economic development.August 2022
(1)Programs do not include any costs already included in base rates.
(2)The January through March 2021 investments included in these filings are also included in the pending Columbia of Ohio rate case. The infrastructure filings will be adjusted to reflect the final rate case outcome.
(3)NIPSCO filed a new CPCN on April 1, 2022 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 were $1,216.4 million compared to $1,083.4 million for the comparable period in 2016. The increasean additional Pipeline Safety III Compliance Plan, including $235.3M in capital spendand $34.1M in O&M expense project investments.
(4)Columbia of Virginia filed its application to amend and extend its SAVE program with the Virginia SCC on August 12, 2021, requesting approval of a two-year SAVE program for calendar years 2022-2023 that includes incremental capital investments of $63.0 million and $72.0 million, respectively. The Commission approved the Company's application in its December 6, 2021 Order Approving SAVE Rider.
(5)On April 1, 2021, NIPSCO filed a notice with the IURC that it intended to terminate its current Electric TDSIC plan effective May 31, 2021. NIPSCO filed the TDSIC-9 petition on September 28, 2021, with capital investment through the plan termination date of May 2021, and received an order on January 26, 2022 approving TDSIC-9.
(6)NIPSCO filed for a new electric TDSIC plan on June 1, 2021. An order approving NIPSCO's new electric TDSIC plan was driven by favorable weather conditionsreceived on December 28, 2021. NIPSCO filed its first tracker, TDSIC – 1, on March 30, 2022. An order was received and approved on July 27, 2022.
In 2022, NIPSCO filed additional petitions associated with the FMCA program to recover federally mandated compliance investments.
On March 30, 2022, NIPSCO Electric filed a petition with the IURC seeking approval of NIPSCO's federally mandated costs for closure of Michigan City Generating Station's CCR ash ponds. The project includes a total estimated $40.0 million of federally mandated retirement costs. NIPSCO is requesting all associated accounting and ratemaking relief, including establishment of a periodic rate adjustment through the FMCA mechanism. Refer to Note 15, ''Other Commitments and Contingencies - C. Environmental Matters,'' in 2017 which allowedthe Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) for extended periodsfurther discussion of constructionthe CCRs.
On April 1, 2022, NIPSCO Gas filed a petition with the IURC seeking approval of NIPSCO's federally mandated costs for a Pipeline Safety III Compliance Plan. The federally mandated costs include a total estimated $228.7 million of capital costs as well as an increase in planned capital expenditures in the current year. $34.1 million of operation and maintenance programs. NIPSCO Gas is requesting all associated accounting and ratemaking relief, including establishment of a periodic rate adjustment mechanism.
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NiSource projects total 2017 capital expenditures to be approximately $1.6 to $1.7 billion.Inc.
Financing Activities
Common Stock. Stock, Preferred Stock and Equity Units. Refer to Note 4, “Common Stock,”5, ''Equity,'' in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) for information on common and preferred stock activity, including cash received for the issuance of common stock under NiSource's ATM program.activity.
Long-termLong-Term Debt. Refer to Note 12, “Long-Term13, ''Long-Term Debt,'' in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) for information on long-term debt activity, including cash paid for debt extinguishment premiumsdebt.
Short-Term Debt and other issuance costs.
Short-term Debt. Sale of Trade Accounts Receivables. Refer to Note 13, “Short-Term14, ''Short-Term Borrowings,'' in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) for information on short-term debt activity.activity, including sale of trade accounts receivable.
Net Available Liquidity. AsNoncontrolling Interest. Refer to Note 12, "Variable Interest Entities," in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) for information on contributions from noncontrolling interest activity.
Sources of September 30, 2017, an aggregate of $1,275.3 million of net liquidity was available, including cash and credit available under the revolving credit facility and accounts receivable securitization programs.
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Liquidity
The following table displays NiSource'sour liquidity position as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172022 and December 31, 2016:2021:
(in millions)June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Current Liquidity
Revolving Credit Facility$1,850.0 $1,850.0 
Accounts Receivable Programs(1)
285.0 251.2 
Less:
Commercial Paper270.0 560.0 
Accounts Receivable Programs Utilized285.0 — 
Letters of Credit Outstanding Under Credit Facility14.7 18.9 
Add:
Cash and Cash Equivalents77.8 84.2 
Net Available Liquidity$1,643.1 $1,606.5 
(in millions)September 30, 2017December 31, 2016
Current Liquidity  
Revolving Credit Facility$1,850.0
$1,850.0
Accounts Receivable Program(1)
262.2
310.0
Less:  
Drawn on Revolving Credit Facility

Commercial Paper581.0
1,178.0
Accounts Receivable Program Utilized262.2
310.0
Letters of Credit Outstanding Under Credit Facility13.0
14.7
Add:  
Cash and Cash Equivalents19.3
26.4
Net Available Liquidity$1,275.3
$683.7
(1)Represents the lesser of the seasonal limit or maximum borrowings supportable by the underlying receivables.
Debt Covenants. NiSource isWe are subject to financial covenants under itsour revolving credit facility, and term loan agreement, which require NiSourceus to maintain a debt to capitalization ratio that does not exceed 70%. A similar covenant in a 2005 private placement note purchase agreement requires NiSource to maintain a debt to capitalization ratio that does not exceed 75%. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2022, the ratio was 66.5%57.3%.
Sale of Trade Accounts Receivables. Refer to Note 8, “Transfers of Financial Assets,” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) for information on the sale of trade accounts receivable.
Credit Ratings. The credit rating agencies periodically review the Company’sour ratings, taking into account factors such as itsour capital structure and earnings profile. The following table includes NiSource'sour and certain subsidiaries'NIPSCO's credit ratings and ratings outlook as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017. Aside from those disclosed below, there2022. There were no changes to the below credit ratings or outlooks since December 31, 2016.February 2020.
A credit rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold securities, and may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the assigning rating organization.
S&PMoody'sFitch
RatingOutlookRatingOutlookRatingOutlook
NiSource(1)
BBB+StableBaa2StableBBBStable
NiSource FinanceNIPSCOBBB+StableBaa2Baa1StableBBBStable
Capital MarketsBBB+StableBaa2StableBBBStable
NIPSCOBBB+StableBaa1StableBBBStable
Columbia of MassachusettsBBB+StableBaa2StableNot ratedNot rated
Commercial PaperA-2StableP-2StableF3F2Stable
(1)In April 2017, Moody's assigned a Baa2 senior unsecured rating to NiSource, with a stable outlook.

Certain NiSourceof our subsidiaries have agreements that contain “ratings triggers”''ratings triggers'' that require increased collateral if our credit rating or the credit ratings of NiSource or certain of itsour subsidiaries are below investment grade. These agreements are primarily for insurance purposes and for the physical purchase or sale of power. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2022, the collateral requirement that would be required in the event of a downgrade below the ratings trigger levels would amount to approximately $42.9$65.8 million. In addition to agreements with ratings triggers, there are other agreements that contain “adequate assurance”''adequate assurance'' or “material''material adverse change”change'' provisions that could necessitate additional credit support such as letters of credit and cash collateral to transact business.
Equity. NiSource has a shelf registration statement on file with the SEC that authorizes NiSource to issue an indeterminate amount of common stock and preferred stock, as well as other securities. The authorized capital stock of NiSource consists of 420,000,000 shares, $0.01 par value, of which 400,000,000 are common stock and 20,000,000 are preferred stock. As of September 30, 2017, 336,691,078 shares of common stock were outstanding. NiSource has no preferred stock outstanding as of September 30, 2017.
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Equity. Our authorized capital stock consists of 620,000,000 shares, $0.01 par value, of which 600,000,000 are common stock and 20,000,000 are preferred stock. As of June 30, 2022, 405,878,297 shares of common stock and 1,302,500 shares of preferred stock were outstanding.
Contractual Obligations. Aside fromA summary of contractual obligations is included in the previously referenced issuances and repayments of long-termCompany's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. Except for our June debt issuance, there were no additional material changes recordedfrom year-end during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172022. Refer to NiSource’s contractual obligations as of December 31, 2016.Note 13, "Long-Term Debt," in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) for additional information regarding the debt issuance.
Guarantees, Indemnities and Other Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
As a partArrangements. We and certain of normal business, NiSource and certainour subsidiaries enter into various agreements providing financial or performance assurance to third parties on behalf of certain subsidiaries.subsidiaries as a part of normal business. Such agreements include guarantees and stand-by letters of credit.
Refer to Note 14, “Other15, ''Other Commitments and Contingencies,'' in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) for additional information about such arrangements.
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Regulatory, Environmental and Safety Matters
Cost Recovery and Trackers
Comparability of our line item operating results is impacted by regulatory trackers that allow for the recovery in rates of certain costs such as those described below. Increases in the expenses that are subject to approved regulatory tracker mechanisms generally lead to increased regulatory assets, which ultimately result in a corresponding increase in operating revenues and, therefore, have essentially no impact on total operating income results. Certain approved regulatory tracker mechanisms allow for abbreviated regulatory proceedings in order for the operating companies to quickly implement revised rates and recover associated costs.
A portion of the Gas Distribution revenue is related to the recovery of gas costs, the review and recovery of which occurs through standard regulatory proceedings. All states in our operating area require periodic review of actual gas procurement activity to determine prudence and to confirm the recovery of prudently incurred energy commodity costs supplied to customers.
We recognize that energy efficiency reduces emissions, conserves natural resources and saves our customers money. Our gas distribution companies offers programs such as energy efficiency upgrades, home checkups and weatherization services. The increased efficiency of natural gas appliances and improvements in home building codes and standards contributes to a long-term trend of declining average use per customer. While we are looking to expand offerings so the energy efficiency programs can benefit as many customers as possible, our Gas Distribution Operations have pursued changes in rate design to more effectively match recoveries with costs incurred. Columbia of Ohio has adopted a straight fixed variable rate design that closely links the recovery of fixed costs with fixed charges. Columbia of Maryland and Columbia of Virginia have regulatory approval for weather and revenue normalization adjustments for certain customer classes, which adjust monthly revenues that exceed or fall short of approved levels. Columbia of Pennsylvania continues to operate its pilot residential weather normalization adjustment and also has a fixed customer charge. This weather normalization adjustment only adjusts revenues when actual weather compared to normal varies by more than 3%. Columbia of Kentucky incorporates a weather normalization adjustment for certain customer classes and also has a fixed customer charge. In a prior gas base rate proceeding, NIPSCO implemented a higher fixed customer charge for residential and small customer classes moving toward recovering more of its fixed costs through a fixed recovery charge, but has no weather or usage protection mechanism.
A portion of the Electric Operations revenue is related to the recovery of fuel costs to generate power and the fuel costs related to purchased power. These costs are recovered through a FAC, which is updated quarterly to reflect actual costs incurred to supply electricity to customers.
While increased efficiency of electric appliances and improvements in home building codes and standards has similarly impacted the average use per electric customer in recent years, NIPSCO expects future growth in per customer usage as a result of increasing electric applications. Further growth is anticipated as electric vehicles become more prevalent. These ongoing changes in use of electricity will likely lead to development of innovative rate designs, and NIPSCO will continue efforts to design rates that increase the certainty of recovery of fixed costs.
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Rate Case Actions
The following table describes current rate case actions as applicable in each of our jurisdictions net of tracker impacts:
(in millions)
CompanyProposed ROEApproved ROERequested Incremental RevenueApproved Incremental RevenueFiledStatusRates
Effective
Currently Approved in Current or Future Rates
Columbia of Pennsylvania(1)
10.95 %None specified$98.3 $58.5 March 30, 2021Approved
December 16, 2021
December 2021
Columbia of Maryland10.85 %9.65 %$4.8 $2.4 May 14, 2021Approved
December 3, 2021
December 2021
Columbia of Kentucky(2)
10.30 %9.35 %$26.7 $18.3 May 28, 2021Approved
December 28, 2021
January 2022
Columbia of Virginia(3)
10.95 %None specified$14.2 $1.3 August 28, 2018Approved
June 12, 2019
February 2019
Columbia of Ohio11.50 %10.39 %$87.8 $47.1 March 3, 2008Approved
December 3, 2008
December 2008
NIPSCO - Gas10.70 %9.85 %$138.1 $105.6 September 27, 2017Approved
September 19, 2018
October 2018
NIPSCO - Electric10.80 %9.75 %$21.4 $(53.5)October 31, 2018Approved
December 4, 2019
January 2020
Active Rate Cases
Columbia of Ohio(4)
10.95 %In process$221.4 In processJune 30, 2021PendingPending
NIPSCO - Gas(5)
10.50 %9.85 %$109.7 $71.8 September 29, 2021Approved
July 27, 2022
September 2022
Columbia of Pennsylvania11.20 %In process$82.2 In processMarch 18, 2022Order Expected Q4 2022December 2022
Columbia of Virginia(6)
10.75 %In process$40.6 In processApril 29, 2022Order Expected Q1 2023October 2022
Columbia Gas of Maryland10.95 %In process$5.5 In processMay 13, 2022Order Expected Q4 2022December 2022
(1)No approved ROE is identified for this matter since the approved revenue increase is the result of a black box settlement under which parties agree upon the amount of increase without specifying ratemaking elements to establish the Company's revenue requirement. Pursuant to the settlement, for purposes of calculating its DSIC, Columbia of Pennsylvania shall use the equity return rate for gas utilities contained in the Pennsylvania Commission’s most recent Quarterly Report on the Earnings of Jurisdictional Utilities, including quarterly updates thereto.
(2)The approved ROE for natural gas capital riders (e.g. SMRP) is 9.275%.
(3)Columbia of Virginia's rate case resulted in a black box settlement, representing a settlement to a specific revenue increase but not a specified ROE. The settlement provides use of a 9.70% ROE for future SAVE filings.
(4)A proposed Incremental Revenue of $212.3M is reflected in the update filed with the PUCO on March 31, 2022. Changes to the timeline for the Columbia Gas of Ohio rate case have been modified in light of the needed additional time for settlement negotiations and the litigation process to come to completion.
(5) New rates will be implemented in 2 steps, with implementation of step 1 rates to be effective in September 2022 and step 2 rates to be effective in March 2023.
(6)The revenue request including the SAVE tracker related amount is $58.2 million. Beginning October 2022, interim rates will be billed subject to refund, pending a final commission order.
PHMSA Regulations
On December 27, 2020, the Protecting Our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety (PIPES) Act of 2020 was signed into law, reauthorizing funding for federal pipeline safety programs through September 30, 2023. Among other things, the PIPES Act requires that PHMSA revise the pipeline safety regulations to require operators to update, as needed, their existing distribution integrity management plans, emergency response plans, and operation and maintenance plans. The PIPES Act also requires PHMSA to adopt new requirements for managing records and updating, as necessary, existing district regulator stations to eliminate common modes of failure that can lead to overpressurization. PHMSA must also require that operators implement and utilize advanced leak detection technologies that enable the location and categorization of all leaks that are hazardous, or potentially hazardous, to human safety or the environment. Natural gas companies, including NiSource and our subsidiaries, may see increased costs depending on how PHMSA implements the new mandates resulting from the PIPES Act.
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Climate Change Issues
Physical Climate Risks. Increased frequency of severe and extreme weather events associated with climate change could materially impact our facilities, energy sales, and results of operations. We are unable to predict these events. However, we perform ongoing assessments of physical risk, including physical climate risk, to our business. More extreme and volatile temperatures, increased storm intensity and flooding, and more volatile precipitation leading to changes in lake and river levels are among the weather events that are most likely to impact our business. Efforts to mitigate these physical risks continue to be implemented on an ongoing basis.
Future legislative and regulatory programs, at both the federal and state levels, could significantly limit allowed GHG emissions or impose a cost or tax on GHG emissions. Revised or additional future GHG legislation and/or regulation related to the generation of electricity or the extraction, production, distribution, transmission, storage and end use of natural gas could materially impact our gas supply, financial position, financial results and cash flows. We continue to monitor the implementation of any final and proposed climate change-related legislation and regulations, including the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, passed in November 2021, the draft Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, and the EPA's proposed methane regulations for the oil and natural gas industry, but we cannot predict their final form or impact on our business at this time. We have identified potential opportunities associated with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and are evaluating how they may align with our strategy going forward. The energy-related provisions include new federal funding for power grid infrastructure and resiliency investments, new and existing energy efficiency and weatherization programs, electric vehicle infrastructure for public chargers and additional LIHEAP funding over the next five years.
Federal Policy. In February 2021, the United States rejoined the Paris Agreement, an international treaty through which parties set nationally determined contributions to reduce GHG emissions, build resilience, and adapt to the impacts of climate change. Subsequently, the Biden Administration released a target for the United States to achieve a 50%-52% GHG reduction from 2005 levels by 2030, which supports the President's goals to create a carbon-free power sector by 2035 and net zero emissions economy no later than 2050. There are many pathways to reach these goals.
On June 30, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled for the petitioners in West Virginia v. EPA, which examined the authority of the EPA to regulate GHG emissions from the power sector. We will continue to evaluate this matter, but we remain committed to our previously stated carbon reduction goals.
State Policy. The Virginia Clean Economy Act was signed into law in 2020. While the Act does not establish any new mandates on Columbia of Virginia, certain natural gas customers may, over the long-term, reduce their use of natural gas to meet the 100% renewable electricity requirement. Columbia of Virginia will continue to monitor this matter, but we cannot predict its final impact on our business at this time. Separately, the Virginia Energy Innovation Act ("the Act"), enacted into law in April 2022, and effective July 1, 2022, allows natural gas utilities to supply alternative forms of gas that meet certain standards and reduce emissions intensity. The Act also provides that the costs of enhanced leak detection and repair may be added to a utility’s plan to identify proposed eligible infrastructure replacement projects and related cost recovery mechanisms, known as the SAVE Plan. Furthermore, under the Act, utilities can recover eligible biogas supply infrastructure costs on an ongoing basis. The provisions of these laws may provide opportunities for Columbia of Virginia as it participates in the transition to a lower carbon future.
The Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 requires Maryland to reduce GHG emissions by 60% by 2031 (from 2006 levels), and it requires the state to reach net zero emissions by 2045. The Maryland Department of the Environment is required to adopt a plan to achieve the 2031 goal by December 2023, and it is required to adopt a plan for the net zero goal by 2030. The Act also enacts a state policy to move to broader electrification of both existing buildings and new construction, and requires the Public Service Commission to complete a study assessing the capacity of gas and electric distribution systems to successfully serve customers under a transition to a highly electrified building sector. Columbia of Maryland will continue to monitor this matter, but we cannot predict its final impact on our business at this time.
NIPSCO, Columbia of Maryland, Columbia of Pennsylvania and Columbia of Virginia each filed petitions to implement the Green Path Rider, which will be a voluntary rider that allows customers to opt in and offset either 50% or 100% of their natural gas related emissions. To reduce the emissions, the utilities will purchase RNG attributes and carbon offsets to match the usage for customers opting into the program.
In response to these transition risks and opportunities, we continue to actively implement our plans to reduce Scope 1 GHG emissions by 90% from 2005 levels by 2030, and to significantly reduce methane emissions, a component of Scope 1 GHG emissions. These plans include the retirement of coal-fired electric generation, increased sourcing of renewable energy, and
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methane reductions from priority pipeline replacement, traditional leak detection and repair, and deployment of advanced leak detection and repair. As of the end of 2021, we had reduced Scope 1 GHG emissions by approximately 58% from 2005 levels. Additionally, we are active in several efforts to accelerate the development and demonstration of lower-carbon energy technologies and resources, such as hydrogen and RNG, to enable affordable pathways to economy-wide decarbonization.
As discussed above in this Management's Discussion within "Results and Discussion of Segment Operations - Electric Operations," NIPSCO continues to execute on an electric generation transition consistent with the preferred pathways identified in its 2018 and 2021 Integrated Resource Plans. Additionally, as discussed above in this Management's Discussion within "Liquidity and Capital Resources - Regulatory Capital Programs," our natural gas distribution companies are lowering methane emissions by replacing aging infrastructure, which also increases safety and reliability for customers and communities.
Market Risk Disclosures
Risk is an inherent part of NiSource’sour businesses. The extent to which NiSourcewe properly and effectively identifies, assesses, monitorsidentify, assess, monitor and managesmanage each of the various types of risk involved in itsour businesses is critical to itsour profitability. NiSource seeksWe seek to identify, assess, monitor and manage, in accordance with defined policies and procedures, the following principal market risks that are involved in NiSource’sour businesses: commodity price risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Risk management at NiSource isWe manage risk through a multi-faceted process with oversight by the Risk Management Committee that requires constant communication, judgment and knowledge of specialized products and markets. NiSource’sOur senior management takes an active role in the risk management process and has developed policies and procedures that require specific administrative and business functions to assist in the identification, assessment and control of various risks. These may include, but are not limited to market, operational, financial, compliance and strategic risk types. In recognition of the increasingly varied and complex nature of the energy business, NiSource’sour risk management process, policies and procedures continue to evolve and are subject to ongoing review and modification.
Commodity Price Risk
NiSource is exposed toOur Gas and Electric Operations have commodity price risk as a resultprimarily related to the purchases of its subsidiaries’ operations involving natural gas and power. To manage this market risk, NiSource’sour subsidiaries use derivatives, including commodity futures contracts, swaps, forwards and options. NiSource doesWe do not participate in speculative energy trading activity.
Commodity price risk resulting from derivative activities at NiSource’sour rate-regulated subsidiaries is limited and does not bear signification exposure to earnings risk, since regulationsour current regulatory mechanisms allow recovery of prudently incurred purchased power, fuel and gas costs through the ratemakingrate-making process, including gains or losses on these derivative instruments. These changes are included in the GCA and FAC regulatory rate-recovery mechanisms. If states should explore additional regulatory reform,these mechanisms were to be adjusted or eliminated, these subsidiaries may begin providing services without the benefit of the traditional ratemakingrate-making process and may be more exposed to commodity price risk. For additional information, see "Results and Discussion of Segment Operations" in this Management's Discussion.
NiSourceOur subsidiaries are required to make cash margin deposits with their brokers to cover actual and potential losses in the value of outstanding exchange traded derivative contracts. The amount of these deposits, some of which isare reflected in NiSource’sour restricted cash balance, may fluctuate significantly during periods of high volatility in the energy commodity markets.
Refer to Note 6,7, "Risk Management Activities," in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) for further information on NiSource'sour commodity price risk assets and liabilities as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017 or2022 and December 31, 2016.2021.
Interest Rate Risk
NiSource isWe are exposed to interest rate risk as a result of changes in interest rates on borrowings under itsour revolving credit agreement, commercial paper program and accounts receivable programs, and term loan, which have interest rates that are indexed to short-term market interest rates. Based upon average borrowings and debt obligations subject to fluctuations in short-term market interest rates, an increase (or decrease) in short-term interest rates of 100 basis points (1%) would have increased (or decreased) interest expense by $3.7$1.2 million and $12.6$2.7 million for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172022, and $3.0$0.2 million and $6.8$1.4 million for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2021, respectively. NiSource isWe are also exposed to interest rate risk as a result of changes in benchmark rates that can influence the interest rates of future long-term debt issuances. From time to time we may enter into forward interest rate instruments to lock in long term interest costs and/ or rates.
Refer to Note 6,7, "Risk Management Activities," in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) for further information on NiSource'sour interest rate risk assets and liabilities as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172022 and December 31, 2016.2021.
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Credit Risk
Due to the nature of the industry, credit risk is embedded in many of NiSource’sour business activities. NiSource’sOur extension of credit is governed by a Corporate Credit Risk Policy. In addition, Risk Management Committee guidelines are in place which document management approval levels for credit limits, evaluation of creditworthiness, and credit risk mitigation efforts. Exposures to credit risks are monitored by the risk management function, which is independent of commercial operations. Credit risk arises due to the possibility that a customer, supplier or counterparty will not be able or willing to fulfill its obligations on a transaction on or before the settlement date. For derivative-related contracts, credit risk arises when counterparties are obligated to deliver or purchase defined commodity units of gas or power to NiSourceus at a future date per execution of contractual terms and conditions. Exposure to credit risk is measured in terms of both current obligations and the market value of forward positions net of any posted collateral such as cash and letters of credit.
NiSourceWe closely monitorsmonitor the financial status of itsour banking credit providers. NiSource evaluatesWe evaluate the financial status of itsour banking partners through the use of market-based metrics such as credit default swap pricing levels, and also through traditional credit ratings provided by major credit rating agencies.
Other Information
Critical Accounting PoliciesEstimates
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits. On January 1, 2017, NiSource changed the method used to estimate the service and interest componentsA summary of net periodic benefit cost for pension and other postretirement benefits. This change, compared to the previous method, resulted in a decreaseour critical accounting estimates is included in the actuarially-determined service and interest cost components. Historically, NiSource estimated service and interest costs utilizing a single weighted-average discount rate derived fromCompany's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the yield curve used to measure the benefit obligation at the beginning of the period. NiSource now utilizes a full yield curve approach to estimate these components by applying the specific spot rates along the yield curve used in the determination of the benefit obligation to the relevant projected cash flows. NiSource believes the new approach provides a more precise measurement of service and interest costs by aligning the timing of the plan’s liability cash flows to the corresponding spot rates on the yield curve. The benefit obligations measured under this approach are unchanged. NiSource accounted for this change as a prospective change in accounting estimate. For further information on NiSource’s pension and other postretirement benefits, see Note 11, “Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits,” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

year ended December 31, 2021. There were no additional significantmaterial changes to critical accounting policies for the period ended Septembermade as of June 30, 2017.2022.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Refer to Note 2, "Recent Accounting Pronouncements," in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) for additional information about recently issued and adopted accounting pronouncements.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
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For a discussion regarding quantitativeQuantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk see “Management’sare reported in Item 2, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Market Risk Disclosures."

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
NiSource’sOur chief executive officer and itsour chief financial officer are responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)). NiSource'sOur disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including NiSource'sour chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure and is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC. Based upon that evaluation, NiSource'sour chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance that financial information was processed, recorded and reported accurately.
Changes in Internal Controls
There have been no changes in NiSource'sour internal control over financial reporting during the fiscalmost recently completed quarter covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, NiSource'sour internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
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The Company is party to certain claims andFor a description of our legal proceedings, arisingsee Note 15, "Other Commitments and Contingencies" "-B. Legal Proceedings," in the ordinary course of business, none of whichNotes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited). This information is deemed to be individually material at this time. Due to the inherent uncertainty of litigation, there can be no assurance that the resolution of any particular claim or proceeding would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or liquidity. If one or more of such matters were decided against the Company, the effects could be material to the Company’s results of operationssupplemented by Note 15, "Other Commitments and Contingencies" in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period in which the Company would be required to record or adjust the related liability and could also be material to the Company’s cash flows in the periods the Company would be required to pay such liability.ended March 31, 2022.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

NiSource’s operations and financial results are subjectPlease refer to various risks and uncertainties, including those disclosedthe risk factors set forth in NiSource’s most recentPart I, Item 1A of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. There have been no material changes to such2021, as supplemented by the risk factors.factor set forth in Part II, Item 1A of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
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(12)
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(101.INS)Inline XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
(101.SCH)Inline XBRL Schema Document
(101.CAL)Inline XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document
(101.LAB)Inline XBRL Labels Linkbase Document
(101.PRE)Inline XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document
(101.DEF)Inline XBRL Definition Linkbase Document
*(104)Cover page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL, and contained in Exhibit 101.)
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SIGNATURE
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
NiSource Inc.
(Registrant)
Date:November 1, 2017August 3, 2022By: /s/ Joseph W. MulpasGunnar J. Gode
Joseph W. MulpasGunnar J. Gode
Vice President, and Chief Accounting Officer
and Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer
and Duly Authorized Officer)


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