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Indiana Energy Saver Program offers rebates for energy efficiency upgrades

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Posted on Aug 25 2025 in Energy

If you plan to improve your home’s energy efficiency or upgrade home appliances in 2025, the Indiana Energy Saver Program may be able to help.

The Indiana Office of Energy Development (IOED) launched the program on May 14, with the backing of $182 million in federal funding for Indiana residents. The Indiana Energy Saver Program consists of two parts —  the Home Efficiency Rebate (HOMES) and Home Appliance Rebate (HEAR) programs.

HOMES provides cost savings to single-family and multi-family residents on whole-home retrofits that achieve a minimum of 20% predicted energy savings. Eligible upgrades include Energy Star-certified heating and cooling, Energy Star-certified water heaters, insulation, air sealing, duct sealing, appliances, and lighting.

Since one of the goals of the Indiana Energy Saver program
is to provide extra support for low-income and moderate-income families, the rebates available are based on household income level measured as a percentage of your county’s area median income (AMI). Homes at less than 80% of the AMI are eligible for 100% of the cost up to $12,000 for energy savings of 20 to 34% and up to $18,000 for energy savings of 35% and above. Homes over 80% are eligible for up to 50% of the cost of a qualified project, capped at $2,000 and $4,000.

The HEAR program provides additional cost savings to households earning less than 150% of the AMI for select, first-time upgrades. Eligible upgrades include heat pump water heaters, heat pump HVAC systems, heat pump clothes dryers, electric stoves, cooktops, ranges, ovens, and electrical system enhancements such as service load centers/panels and electrical wiring. HEAR rebates do not apply to the replacement of existing electric equipment, including replacing an existing electric stove, cooktop, range, or oven with an induction appliance.

For households at less than 80% of the AMI, qualified projects may receive 100% of the cost. Households ranging from 80 to 150% may receive 50% of the cost of a qualified project. The maximum rebate for both is $14,000.

For more on these programs or to begin the application process, visit indianaenergysaver.com.


Nick Borgman is the Demand Side and Energy Efficiency Manager at Southeastern Indiana REMC in Osgood, Indiana.