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Cumulative RAD Results for NIPSCO

Since joining RAD in 2011, NIPSCO has responsibly disposed of…

Cumulative Units Processed by NIPSCO

NIPSCO first joined the RAD program in 2011. Since then, NIPSCO has collected and processed a total of 23,771 refrigerant-containing appliances using best environmental practices. As a result, NIPSCO has successfully reduced emissions of ozone-depleting substances and greenhouse gases as well as reduced energy consumption, increased the recycling of durable materials, and ensured the proper handling of hazardous substances.

Cumulative Climate Benefits for NIPSCO

Since 2011, NIPSCO achieved a reduction of 161,967 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, which is equal to:

Greenhouse gas emissions from 36,119 passenger vehicles driven for one year. (-or-)

Carbon dioxide emissions from 24,408 homes' energy use for one year. (-or-)

Carbon dioxide emissions avoided from 6,138,547 incandescent lamps switched to LEDs.

Of these emissions reduced, 10.9% can be attributed to reclaiming or destroying refrigerants, 12.5% to reclaiming or destroying foam-blowing agents, 2.3% to recycling durable materials (which avoids the need to produce virgin materials), and 74.3% to removing old units from the grid. 

Cumulative Stratospheric Ozone Benefits for NIPSCO

Since 2011, NIPSCO avoided the release of 5,602 ODP-weighted kg of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) which otherwise would have contributed to stratospheric ozone depletion. Ozone depletion causes increased amounts of UV radiation to reach the Earth’s surface. Overexposure to UV radiation can cause a range of health effects, including skin cancer (melanoma and non melanoma), premature aging of the skin and other skin problems, cataracts and other eye damage, and suppression of the immune system.

Of the ODS emissions avoided, 27% can be attributed to reclaiming or destroying refrigerants and 73% to reclaiming or destroying foam-blowing agents.

Cumulative Energy Savings for NIPSCO

RAD’s utility partners are committed to ensuring that old, inefficient appliances being disposed of by one household do not get reused by other households. The permanent retirement of these appliances translates into both energy and consumer cost savings. Since 2011, NIPSCO reduced energy use by 168,054,944 kWh, which is estimated to have saved customers $16,864,705 on electricity bills. 

Cumulative Recycling Statistics for NIPSCO

Since 2011, NIPSCO further protected the environment by keeping recyclable materials out of landfills and ensuring the proper handling of hazardous waste, as shown below.

Materials prevented from going to a landfill:

• 3,153,870 lbs. of ferrous metals (e.g., steel)
• 168,809 lbs. of non-ferrous metals (e.g., copper)
• 392,862 lbs. of plastic
• 97,390 lbs. of glass 

Hazardous materials handled properly:

• 1,574 gallons of used oil
• 39 PCB-containing capacitors
• 1,422 mercury-containing capacitor(s)

If released into the environment, used oil can leak into groundwater and major waterways and pollute drinking water sources. In addition to used oil, appliances may contain toxic chemicals and heavy metals—namely PCBs from capacitors and mercury from thermostatic switches. PCBs are regulated by EPA as toxic substances; they may cause cancer and liver damage and can have negative impacts on the neurological development of children, the human reproductive system, the immune system, and the endocrine system. Mercury is toxic and causes a variety of adverse health effects, including tremors, headaches, respiratory failure, reproductive and developmental abnormalities, and potentially, cancers.

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NIPSCO’s residential energy efficiency programs are administered by TRC, a third-party implementation specialist that helps homes and businesses save energy.

** CLEAResult, TRC, and NIPSCO are not liable for any injury or damage that may occur while moving the unit for pick-up by CLEAResult. Should something happen to the unit while being moved such as the unit being dropped and no longer in working condition, CLEAResult, TRC and NIPSCO are not liable and are not responsible for paying an incentive if the unit is in working condition.

*** The numbers and information provided in the above section are provided by RAD as apart of the 2022 cumulative RAD report results. 

The numbers and information are provided by RAD as of the 2022 cumulative RAD report results.