Northern Indiana Public Service Company BMP Distribution Partner Since 2016 Background Headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana, Northern Indiana Public Service Co. (NIPSCO) is Indiana's largest natural gas distribution company and the second largest electric distribution company, serving approximately 830,000 natural gas and 470,000 electric customers across 32 counties. NiSource (NYSE: Nl) is one of the largest natural gas utility companies in the United States, serving more than 3.4 million customers in seven states under the Columbia Gas and NIPSCO brands. More information about NIPSCO and NiSource is available atwww.NIPSCQ.com and www.nisource.com. Historical Highlights Reduction in Gas System Damage Rates Total Gas System Damage Rates (2012-2016) 5.00 - 4.50 - 4.00 - 1.50 - o 0.50 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 ------- |