Energy resources for homeowners
See our step-by-step guide to reducing energy use in your home.
See the City's recently completed 2010 Local Government Operations Energy Use & Emissions Inventory (PDF 1019.17 KB)!
Energy Assessments and Calculators
- Information on local energy assessment professionals
- Do-it-yourself home energy assessment
- Find certified energy auditors and raters
- Calculate your Home Energy Yardstick in 5 minutes with your last 12 months of utility bills
- Calculate energy savings from new insulation, new appliances, and much more
Local Utility Audits and Rebates
- Vectren - Phone: 800-227-1376
- Duke Energy - Phone: 800-521-2232
- South Central Indiana REMC rebate program - Phone: 812-689-4111
Funding Assistance for Energy Efficiency
- List of all Indiana incentive programs
- Indiana Office of Energy Development tax incentives - Phone: 317-232-8939
- Federal tax incentives for energy efficiency and renewable energy - Phone: 800-829-1040
- Energy-efficient mortgages and financing
Energy Saving Tips and Home Improvements:
- Information on various topics related to energy saving
- Booklet with Tips on Saving Energy and Money at Home
- Do-It Yourself sealing and insulating guide
- Weatherizing tips for windows
- Info on sealing air leaks, plus all kinds of other great home maintenance information.
- Cleanup for broken CFL bulbs