As many of you know, there is alot of pushback on many of our renewable projects. We're even seeing Data Centers getting scrubbed due to various factors. While I agree that these projects need to get built in the appropriate locations, the narrative has shifted where the court of public opinion is not wanting them regardless of location. When it comes to Data Centers, where we're going to get the power is often a hot topic. While this is a great question, we actually have the answers. I recently had this Op-Ed published in the LaPorte Herald Argus to help shape the public narrative and where I address some of these questions. We need these projects, not just for the jobs, but the tax revenue that comes with them. If we don't build them here, they will get built somewhere, so let's shape the conversation for NWI and bring these jobs here! Below is the link to the Op-Ed that was just published or you can download the PDF.  https://www.lpheralddispatch.com/

Jim Clarida_OpEd (002).pdf

As of right now, NIPSCO is scheduled to be here first thing this Thursday morning, 6/5/25, to tie in permanent power. They will have the building shut down most of the day. We are going to close the hall and anticipate being back open first thing Friday morning. We apologize for any inconvenience. We will all be available via cell phone for anyone who needs to get ahold of us