~ The City of Bloomington has announced the opening of applications for the 2026 Bloomington Green Home Improvement Program (BGHIP). This program, which offers rebates to homeowners who install clean energy and energy-efficiency upgrades, aims to support the city's goals of improving environmental and economic equity, as well as reducing fossil fuel consumption.

Under this program, residents can receive rebates for a variety of projects including solar panels, battery energy storage, level 2 EV chargers, heat pumps, energy efficient heating and cooling systems, energy efficient door or window replacements, and attic insulation. The amount of the rebate depends on income and project type. General population applicants are eligible for a rebate equal to 25% of the project cost, while low-income applicants can receive a larger rebate of 40% of the project cost.

To qualify for the rebate, residents must own and occupy their home within Bloomington city limits. Applications can be found on the City's BGHIP website and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. It is recommended that applicants apply before beginning their project to ensure funding availability. A project quote from a contractor is required with the application. Completed projects in 2026 are also eligible for the rebate.

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In addition to the BGHIP rebate, residents are encouraged to seek out other financial incentives that can be combined to further reduce project costs. Duke Energy offers rebates through their Smart $aver program for eligible energy efficiency upgrades. The Indiana Office of Energy Development also has a program called Indiana Energy Saver that distributes rebates for home energy efficiency upgrades.

For low-income households specifically, certain expenses may qualify for a rebate covering 100% of the project cost through Indiana Energy Saver. To help offset any remaining costs for larger projects, Clean Energy Credit Union and Hoosier Hills Credit Union have partnered with the City of Bloomington to offer loans with a reduced interest rate of 0.5% for BGHIP rebate recipients.

Jolie Perry, the Sustainability Program Coordinator for the City of Bloomington, expressed the city's commitment to increasing clean energy sources and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. "Our homes and buildings are still the largest source of emissions in our community," she stated. "With BGHIP, we're here to support residents who take steps to make their homes more energy efficient."

For more information on the Bloomington Green Home Improvement Program, interested individuals can visit the program website at https://bloomington.in.gov/sustainability/bghip. The City also has a Sustainable Bloomington website and a Climate Action Dashboard where residents can learn more about their sustainability efforts and track greenhouse gas emissions reports.

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