NiSource Expands Microsoft Power Deal, Projects $1.75B In Customer Savings

NiSource Expands Microsoft Power Deal, Projects .75B In Customer Savings

By Heera Hari
Publication Date: 2026-10-16 12:51:00

  • Microsoft is expected to begin taking electricity service in 2028 under a 20-year agreement for its planned northwest Indiana campus.

  • NiSource plans to add approximately 1,100 MW of generation resources, with Microsoft fully funding the generation and transmission infrastructure required to serve its electricity demand.

  • NI is scheduled to report its third-quarter 2026 earnings on October 28, with analysts expecting earnings of approximately $0.21 per share on revenue of $1.35 billion.

Ni Source inc. (NI) shares were in focus on Friday after the utility announced a long-term energy agreement with Microsoft (MSFT) for its planned northwest Indiana campus. Its new 20-year agreement for the planned campus is expected to contribute to a broader strategy that NiSource says could deliver $1.75 billion in savings to existing electricity customers.

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