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NIPSCO's IN-Charge At Home Electric Vehicle Program (Program) offers free plug-in electric vehicle charging during off-peak hours for those enrolled in the Program. The Program is in effect until January 31, 2017. For more information, see the NIPSCO IN-Charge Electric Vehicle Program website.

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) administers two DieselWise Indiana grant programs to support projects that reduce diesel emissions. The Clean Diesel Across Northern Indiana program provides grants ranging from $25,000 to $200,000 for projects in the Gary, Hammond, Michigan City, South Bend, Elkhart, and Fort Wayne areas. The Clean Diesel Across Indiana program provides grants ranging from $10,000 to $75,000 for projects in central and south Indiana. Eligible applicants include private and public entities that operate equipment serving the public, including private bus fleets and sanitation fleets. Eligible projects include replacing or converting a diesel vehicle or vehicle component with one that operates on alternative fuel, as well as installing exhaust retrofit technologies, idle reduction technologies, aerodynamic technologies, and low rolling resistance tires. For more information, including current solicitations, see the IDEM DieselWise website.

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IDEC) may designate an area as a certified technology park if certain criteria are met, including a commitment from at least one business engaged in a high technology activity that creates a significant number of jobs. The establishment of high technology activities and public facilities within a technology park serves a public purpose and benefits the public's general welfare by encouraging investment, job creation and retention, and economic growth and diversity. High technology activities include advanced vehicles technology, which is any technology that involves electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, or alternative fuel vehicles, or components used in the construction of these vehicles. For more information, see the IEDC Indiana Certified Technology Parks website. (Reference Indiana Code 36-7-32)

The Indiana 21st Century Research and Technology Fund provides grants and loans to support economic development in high technology industry clusters. Incentives are available for qualified alternative fuel technologies and fuel-efficient vehicle development and production. For more information, see the Elevate Ventures 21st Century Fund website. (Reference Indiana Code 5-28-16-2)

Each state entity must purchase or lease a clean energy vehicle, unless the Indiana Department of Administration (Department) determines that the purchase or lease of the vehicle is inappropriate for its intended use, or the purchase or lease would cost 20% more than a comparable non-clean energy vehicle. Additional exemptions apply. A clean energy vehicle is defined as a vehicle that operates on one or more alternative energy sources, including the following: a rechargeable energy storage system, hydrogen, natural gas, and propane. Each state entity must annually submit to the Department information regarding its use of clean energy vehicles. (Reference Indiana Code 5-22-5-8.5)

The Indianapolis Power & Light Co (IPL) offers special PEV charging rates, including year-round time-of-use based options, for residential and fleet customers who own a licensed PEV. Customers who are considering purchasing Level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment should contact IPL to discuss the benefits and requirements of participating in the program. Restrictions apply. For more information, see the IPL Electric Vehicle Charging website.

NIPSCO's IN-Charge Around Town Electric Vehicle Program (Program) offers funding for the cost of up to two public EVSE, specifically for universities, workplaces, apartments, governmental public areas, major transportation corridors, and commercial and retail locations. NIPSCO offers 50% of the cost to purchase and install qualified public EVSE, up to $3,000 for Level 2 and up to $37,500 for DC fast. The Program is in effect until January 31, 2017, and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Program has reached capacity as of March 2016, but applicants may join a wait list for funding. For more information, see the NIPSCO IN-Charge Electric Vehicle Program website.