VERIFIED PETITION OF NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY LLC FOR APPROVAL OF ITS PROPOSED 2027‐2029 ENERGY EFFICIENCY PLAN FOR GAS SERVICE AND ASSOCIATED RATEMAKING AND ACCOUNTING TREATMENT, INCLUDING TIMELY RECOVERY THROUGH NIPSCO’S GDSM MECHANISM OF ASSOCIATED COSTS (INCLUDING PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS AND LOST REVENUES), AND FOR AUTHORITY TO DEFER PROGRAM COSTS.