08/17/2026
NIPSCO vs. Homeowner Responsibility ⚡️
For everyone who has been reaching out to us asking what they are responsible for repairing versus what falls under NIPSCO’s responsibility, we wanted to share this helpful diagram.
In general, NIPSCO is responsible for the equipment on their side of the service, including the utility pole, transformer, and the service wire up to the point where it connects to your home.
The property owner is generally responsible for the equipment on the home side, including the weather head, service riser, meter box, and related components attached to the house.
⚠️ Important: Every situation can be different, and damage from the recent storms may involve multiple issues. If you’re unsure where NIPSCO’s responsibility ends and yours begins, we recommend contacting NIPSCO first to have them inspect their equipment and confirm what needs to be repaired on your side.
If NIPSCO has confirmed that the damage is on the homeowner’s side, Blue Collar Handymen LLC is available to help along with Lightning Electric.
We know a lot of homeowners are dealing with storm damage right now, and we’re doing our best to help our community get things back in order.
📞 Need help? Reach out to Blue Collar Handymen LLC or Lighting Electric.