⚠️ Verify current program details at your utility’s website. Rebate amounts change.
Indiana homeowners can access smart thermostat rebates from multiple utility programs. If you’re a customer of both an electric utility and CenterPoint Energy for gas, you may qualify for rebates from both. The main programs: AES Indiana ($50–75, Indianapolis metro), Duke Energy Indiana ($75–100, central and southern Indiana), and CenterPoint Energy ($50–75, gas-heated homes statewide).
AES Indiana (formerly IPL)
AES Indiana serves the Indianapolis metro area and surrounding counties, one of Indiana’s largest electric utilities.
AES Indiana Smart Thermostat Rebate:
– Rebate amount: $50–75 per ENERGY STAR certified thermostat
– Who qualifies: AES Indiana residential electric customers
– How to apply: Submit through the AES Indiana rebate portal with receipt
AES Indiana (the brand changed from Indianapolis Power & Light) has maintained efficiency rebate programs through its rate structure. Check aesindianarebates.com or the AES website for current offerings.
Duke Energy Indiana
Duke Energy Indiana serves central and southern Indiana, including Terre Haute, Bloomington, and surrounding areas.
Duke Energy Indiana Smart Thermostat Rebate:
– Rebate amount: $75–100 per ENERGY STAR certified thermostat
– Demand-response: Duke’s Power Manager program pays additional seasonal credits
– How to apply: Submit through duke-energy.com/indiana after purchase
See Duke Energy Smart Thermostat Programs for the cross-state Duke program overview.
CenterPoint Energy (Indiana)
CenterPoint Energy distributes natural gas to much of Indiana. Its Home Energy Efficiency Program covers smart thermostats as a qualifying measure.
Rebate amount: $50–75 for qualifying thermostats
How to apply: Through CenterPoint’s rebate portal at centerpointenergy.com/indiana
Note: CenterPoint distributes gas; your electric service may be AES, Duke, or another utility. You may qualify for rebates from both if both utilities offer programs.
Other Indiana Utilities
Indiana Michigan Power (AEP): Serves northeastern Indiana. Check indianamichiganpower.com for thermostat rebates.
Vectren (now CenterPoint Energy South): Merged into CenterPoint, so check CenterPoint’s programs.
NIPSCO (Northern Indiana Public Service Co.): Serves northern Indiana. Offers efficiency rebates including smart thermostats; check nipsco.com.
Indiana-eligible thermostats: ecobee Enhanced/Premium, Google Nest, Honeywell T9/Sensi, Amazon Smart Thermostat (by utility, rebate amount)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does AES Indiana rebate smart thermostats?
Yes. $50–75 for ENERGY STAR certified models. Verify current amounts and the qualifying list at the AES Indiana rebate portal.
Does Duke Energy Indiana offer thermostat rebates?
Yes. $75–100 for ENERGY STAR certified models, plus Power Manager demand-response credits. Apply at duke-energy.com/indiana.
Can I get rebates from both CenterPoint (gas) and my electric utility in Indiana?
You may, if both offer programs. CenterPoint’s rebates target gas-heated homes; your electric utility’s rebates may be separate. Check with each utility.
Which Indiana utility should I check for rebates?
Your electric bill and gas bill each list the utility name. Check the rebate programs for each: you may have two utilities and two potential rebate sources.