Weatherproofing Your Home for FREE
A Home Energy Checkup is an easy, hassle-free way to find energy savings throughout your home. When you schedule a no-cost checkup, you’re on your way to improving the comfort of your home and lowering your energy bills. To help you start saving, we will provide you with a kit of energy-saving products—for FREE. If your home qualifies, we could pay up to 100% of the cost to weatherproof your home (up to $3,000 for Indiana customers).
Basics like good insulation and fewer air leaks can make a big difference when it comes to your home’s energy bills. Upgrading attic insulation from three inches to twelve can cut heating costs by 20% and cooling costs by 10%!
Find out where you can improve and save—plus get free tips like lowering your water heater’s temperature to 120 degrees to save hundreds of dollars a year—with the FREE Home Energy Checkup!
*To be eligible for this program, there are household income limits. Click here to see if your home qualifies.
If you want to learn more, contact us at 833-566-0583.
Get Expert Help, FREE
We know that when it comes to your home’s comfort, saving energy starts with one simple ingredient: the right information.
Your energy expert will work with you to identify energy-saving opportunities throughout your home, plus provide FREE energy-saving products so you can start saving immediately. The Home Energy Checkup is either an in-home visit (for those with electrically heated homes only) or done with a phone call (for any type of heat).
To qualify, your household income cannot exceed 200% for Indiana customers or 250% of the Federal Poverty Level for Michigan customers.
Your FREE Home Energy Checkup Includes:
- A 45-minute in-home or virtual checkup with an energy expert.
- Insulation and air leak inspections.
- Free energy-saving products.
- A report of energy-saving opportunities specific to your home.
And may include:
- Blower door and infrared tests.
- Potentially, up to 100% of costs for additional weatherproofing improvements paid for by I&M, if qualified.
Plus, we will help schedule the work with a qualified contractor.
Electric Heat – Valued over $121
- LED night lights
- Bathroom faucet aerators
- LED bulbs
- Showerhead
- Kitchen aerator
- Advanced power strip
- 3-way LED bulb
Gas Heat – Valued over $72
- LED night lights
- LED bulbs
- Advanced power strip
- 3-way LED bulb
Payment Assistance
We know that some of our customers may need assistance paying their bill. And we’re here to help. We have a variety of payment options to help you when you need it most. I&M also works with many organizations that can help you find local and federal assistance. Contact your local agency, visit 211.org or call 211 for more information about utility, housing, healthcare and many other types of assistance.
Contact Us
Please email us or call 833-566-0583.
FAQs
- Must be an I&M residential customer living in a single-family or duplex home.
- Limit of one Home Energy Checkup every three years, per address.
- Must meet household income levels of 200% of federal poverty level or below for Indiana residents or 250% for Michigan. These income levels are based on the Federal Income Guidelines published by the US Department of Energy Weatherization Program.
2025 Household Income Eligibility Guidelines*
| People in Household | Annual Income | Weekly Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $37,650 | $724 |
| 2 | $51,100 | $983 |
| 3 | $64,550 | $1,241 |
| 4 | $78,000 | $1,500 |
| 5 | $91,450 | $1,759 |
| 6 | $104,900 | $2,017 |
| 7 | $118,350 | $2,276 |
| 8 | $131,800 | $2,535 |
*250% of 2025 Federal Poverty Guideline in Michigan.
2025 Household Income Eligibility Guidelines*
| People in Household | Annual Income | Weekly Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $30,120 | $579 |
| 2 | $40,880 | $786 |
| 3 | $51,640 | $993 |
| 4 | $62,400 | $1,200 |
| 5 | $73,160 | $1,407 |
| 6 | $83,920 | $1,614 |
| 7 | $94,680 | $1,821 |
| 8 | $105,440 | $2,028 |
*200% of 2025 Federal Poverty Guideline in Indiana.
Electric Heat –If you have a monthly gas / propane bill, you most likely have gas heat.
Electric Water Heaters –These water heaters have an electrical supply cord. It looks like a thick extension cord and is generally black or gray and near the top of the water heater.
Gas / Propane Water Heaters –Have a vent pipe on top of the water heater. It is usually a 3- or 4-inch PVC pipe that allows the exhaust created by the gas to be vented outside. Gas water heaters also have a ½-inch-thick black gas pipe going into the bottom of the tank.
There is no cost for income-qualified renters and homeowners.
Yes. An adult 18 years or older must be home during the entire Home Energy Checkup. You will need to walk through your home to show the energy expert the rooms in your house.
It will take 30-45 minutes for our energy expert to perform the checkup of your home. It would be helpful to make a list of any known problems like drafty or uncomfortable rooms.
Mobile homes do not qualify.
Power strips are often used to expand existing electrical outlets in a home. However, commonly plugged-in devices such as TVs, computers, media players and printers continue to use power when in standby mode on a traditional power strip. Often known as “phantom power” or “vampire power,” this electricity drain adds about 10% to your energy bill. Reducing or eliminating its presence can mean serious energy savings.
The Advanced Power Strip makes it easy to eliminate phantom and standby power losses without ever unplugging the equipment. The Advanced Power Strip intelligently cuts off power to connected devices when they’re not in use. If you need help setting up the Advanced Power Strip, view the video tutorial or see the instructions.
If you have an in-home Energy Checkup, we will install the energy-saving products during the checkup. If you have a Virtual Energy Checkup, your kit will arrive in 4-6 weeks. The kit will be sent to the mailing address on your I&M account. If you have an out-of-state address (not Indiana or Michigan), the kit will be sent to your service address. If you have a PO Box or forwarding request at USPS, you may be charged USPS forwarding fees.
No. We do not offer replacement windows through any of our energy efficiency programs.
Explore More Ways to Save
Earn bill credits for reducing your energy use when energy demand is high.
Answer a few questions about your home’s energy usage and get a FREE Energy-saving Kit.
Instant HVAC and water heating discounts are provided by a participating contractor.
Find which Power Rewards program matches your home by answering a few easy questions.
Earn bill credits and get $25 by allowing your smart thermostat to automatically adjust your air conditioner when energy demand is high.
Connect with an energy expert and weather-proof your home for FREE.
Product offerings and rebates are subject to change without notice. See the specific rebate application for Terms & Conditions.