Indiana hotel & apartment thermostat rebates
Indiana has several utilities with thermostat-related programs we have verified: NIPSCO lists tiered per-unit amounts based on how each room is heated and cooled, Indiana Michigan Power lists a per-unit amount, and CenterPoint handles guestrooms through a custom program. Duke Energy Indiana and AES Indiana also list per-room guest room energy management amounts.
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Your property may qualify for the programs below. Amounts are shown as listed by each utility and are subject to their rules, funding and pre-approval; results vary.
| Utility & program | May cover (as listed) | Property types | Key eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Michigan Power (AEP) Prescriptive Rebates | $50 USD per unit | Commercial | Electric heating or cooling required |
| NIPSCO 2026 Prescriptive Incentive Program | $156 USD per unit: $156 elec cooling+gas heat; $85 elec cool+heat; $65 cooling only; $40 heating only | Commercial | NIPSCO business customers |
| CenterPoint Energy (Indiana electric) Business Prescriptive HVAC | Custom / savings-based: Custom only for guest rooms | Hotel (custom) | Guest-room thermostats must use Business Custom Program |
| Duke Energy Indiana – Smart $aver Smart $aver Business prescriptive | $88 USD per guest room (electric heat); $33 USD per guest room (gas heat) | Hotel | 2026 application effective August 21, 2026 |
| AES Indiana 2026 Business Rebates & Incentives – Prescriptive HVAC | $250 USD per guest room controlled (electric heat or air-source heat pump); $93.75 (gas heat) | Hotel | 2026 Prescriptive HVAC application (Sept 25, 2026) |
Programs last checked November 1, 2026. We verify every rebate monthly, on the 1st of each month. Amounts shown are what a property may qualify for, subject to utility approval, funding and eligibility. We track 74 verified utility rebate programs and more across North America.
New for Indiana: Duke Energy Indiana (Smart $aver)
Hotels served by Duke Energy Indiana may qualify for $88 per guest room (electric heat) or $33 per guest room (gas heat) for guest room energy management controls under the Smart $aver Business prescriptive program (2026 application effective August 21, 2026).
We handle the program paperwork and the installation and integration work, including as installer and integrator for owners who already have equipment.
Last checked November 1, 2026. We verify every program monthly, on the 1st of each month. Talk to Freddy Vincelli at 561-762-9500 or book an assessment: https://lock-itservices.com/book-assessment/
How we help
- We confirm which programs fit your property and how your rooms are heated and cooled.
- We handle pre-approval paperwork and the documentation utilities ask for.
- We install smart guestroom thermostats that typically save 20–35% on HVAC energy (results vary), with payback often in 12–18 months (results vary).
Frequently asked questions
Does my Indiana property qualify?
It depends on your utility, how your rooms are heated and cooled, and the program's current rules. Many programs need pre-approval before installation. Send us a recent energy bill and we'll check for free.
Do I need pre-approval?
Many utility programs require pre-approval before equipment is installed. We check the rules and help with the paperwork before any work starts.
Which hotels does this apply to?
We work with properties of all hotel brands, plus independent hotels and multifamily communities, with 150,000+ guestrooms of hands-on experience.
How much can I save?
Smart guestroom thermostats typically save 20–35% on HVAC energy, results vary. Rebates can reduce your upfront cost further, subject to each utility's rules and funding.
What this rebate can pay toward: occupancy-based PTAC thermostat retrofits for rooms with PTAC or VTAC units, or a full guest room management system. See our room-by-room commissioning checklist for what happens before each room goes back into inventory.
See what your Indiana property may qualify for
Send us a recent energy bill and we’ll verify available rebates for free. Questions? Call (561) 762-9500, Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM.
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