NIPSCO (Gas & Electric) Small Business Direct Install Program

This program is not designed for homeowners—it's exclusively for small businesses and non-profits served by NIPSCO's commercial rates that haven't exceeded 200 kW demand in the past 12 months. If your business qualifies, NIPSCO offers direct installation of energy-saving equipment like lighting, HVAC, water heaters, and controls with incentive support. You must apply within 90 days of completing your installation to receive the incentive.

You can serve NIPSCO small-business customers on rates 820–823 (electric) or 221, 225, 251 (natural gas) with qualifying energy upgrades including LED lighting, HVAC systems, compressed air, commercial refrigeration, and controls. Eligible customers must not have exceeded 200 kW demand in any month during the previous 12 months, and all work must be completed and applications submitted within 90 days to qualify for current incentives. Check NIPSCO's program page for specific measure requirements and incentive amounts.

The Small Business Direct Install Program targets non-residential facilities (commercial, industrial, schools, federal) below the 200 kW demand threshold served under NIPSCO rates 820–823 (electric) or 221, 225, 251 (natural gas). Applications must be submitted within 90 days of measure completion; projects completed after November 11, 2023 fall under 2024 incentive levels and requirements. The program covers prescriptive measures across HVAC, lighting, compressed air, refrigeration, steam systems, motors, and controls to reduce operating costs for eligible small-business customers.