Resource Toolkit

A Climate & Economic Justice Data Tool

A 2018 report on climate impacts in Indiana

A state rebate program to assist homeowners with energy upgrades.

The Nature Conservancy's How-To Guide to Talk Climate

The IRS’s Clean Vehicle Tax Credit provides up to $7,500 for new qualified electric vehicles (EVs) or fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) and up to $4,000 for used equivalents. Eligibility is based on vehicle price and adjusted gross income requirements.

The Residential Clean Energy Credit offers a tax rebate of up to 30% for various clean energy installations in your home, including solar panels, battery storage, and more. This incentive supports Evansville residents looking to invest in sustainable energy solutions.

The Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit offers homeowners up to $3,200 for making energy-related upgrades, including insulation, window replacements, and high-efficiency HVAC systems. This credit can also help subsidize home energy audits to identify the best improvements for cost savings.

CenterPoint Energy offers various rebates and efficiency programs for Evansville residents, aimed at reducing energy consumption and lowering utility bills. These incentives cover a range of energy-saving improvements, from HVAC upgrades to smart thermostats.

Elective pay, also known as Direct pay allows applicable entities, including tax-exempt and governmental entities that would otherwise be unable to claim certain credits because they do not owe federal income tax, to benefit from some clean energy tax credits. Utilizing Elective pay can help reduce the cost of renewable and green energy installations and upgrades.

The Compliance and Technical Assistance Program (CTAP) offers free and confidential services to help Indiana businesses and organizations understand and comply with environmental regulations. The CTAP program is non-regulatory and staff cannot discuss the compliance status with anyone, including IDEM regulatory or enforcement staff.

The Citizens’ Climate Lobby training will familiarize you with the actions you can take to create political will in your community to address climate change. This training focuses on climate change communication through storytelling and scenarios.

The “Be a Climate Communications Champion” is a 6-part training series that will help grow your strategic communication skills and public voice. This program is offered through the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health.