About these rebates
Builders and contractors can earn cash rebates by constructing new, energy-efficient homes which achieve a certain Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index Score, which is a rating of energy efficiency. View the program fact sheet (PDF) to learn more.
Please review all program requirements (PDF) before applying for rebates.
Project completed in 2017?
If your project received HERS certification in 2017, download the 2017 project application (PDF).
Available rebates
- Homes with Vectren gas & electric services
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These rebates require Vectren electric and natural gas service (Vectren natural gas heat with Vectren electric AC).
Specification Rebate Homes meeting the Gold Star HERS Index Score of 63 or less $700 Homes meeting the Platinum Star HERS Index Score of 60 or less $800 - Home must utilize Vectren natural gas for home heating (furnace) and use Vectren electric service for cooling (AC).
- Home must meet specified HERS Index Score rating.
- Homes with Vectren gas service only
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These rebates require Vectren natural gas service (Vectren natural gas heat).
Specification Rebate Homes meeting the Gold Star HERS Index Score of 63 or less $350 Homes meeting the Platinum Star HERS Index Score of 60 or less $400 - Home must utilize Vectren natural gas for home heating (furnace).
- Home must meet specified HERS Index Score rating.
- Homes with Vectren electric service only
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These rebates require Vectren electric service (Vectren electric heat).
Specification Rebate Homes meeting the Gold Star HERS Index Score of 63 or less $700 Homes meeting the Platinum Star HERS Index Score of 60 or less $800 - Home must utilize Vectren electric service for home heating.
- Home must meet specified HERS Index Score rating.
How do I get started?
Ensure your plans qualify
Before construction, make sure you are eligible to participate and your building plans qualify for a rebate.
Get certified
After construction is complete, contact your local RESNET certified HERS rater to have your home rated and certified.
Apply for rebate
When you receive your certification, complete and submit the rebate application along with a copy of your HERS certificate within 90 calendar days.
What are the basic rebate requirements?
There are a few basic requirements that your new construction project must meet in order to qualify for rebates.
View full requirements (PDF)
- Utilizes Vectren service
The home must be constructed in Vectren natural gas and/or electric service territories. - Meets age and type requirements
The home must be a single-family detached home, duplex or end-unit townhome where only one wall is shared. The home must receive HERS certification within the dates specified on the rebate application. - Must be certified
The home must be certified by a RESNET certified HERS rater.