Optimize your building’s systems and save energy
Retro-Commissioning (RCx) is the systematic process by which building systems, industrial systems and equipment are optimized to meet existing operational needs. The RCx incentive is designed to help qualified NIPSCO Commercial and Industrial customers determine the energy performance of their facilities and identify energy-saving opportunities in areas such as compressed air and refrigeration. Customers are then rewarded for making energy-efficient upgrades that optimize their existing systems. These incentives live under NIPSCO’s Custom Incentive Program.
Interested in learning more about projects, popular upgrades, common benefits and the RCx Study process and incentive?
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Incentives
Incentives are calculated based on how much you’ll save in kilowatt hours (kWh) and/or therms.
- $0.01/kWh RCx study incentive
- $0.10/kWh for electric lighting projects
- $0.15/kWh for electric non-lighting projects
- $1.00/therm for natural gas projects
All projects must be completed by November 16, 2025 to be eligible for current 2025 incentives. Projects submitted after this date are subject to 2026 incentives and requirements.
RCx study incentive
Retro-commissioning custom electric projects that include an RCx study will be eligible for a separate RCx study incentive that will be paid to the approved RCx providers who complete the study.**
RCx study incentives will be:
- Awarded in addition to the Custom incentive
- Capped at the RCx study cost
- Eligible for only electric RCx measures
- Paid after the installation of RCx electric measures
**Approved RCx providers must be part of the TRC Trade Ally Network. To find an approved RCx provider, contact TRC at 1-800-299-2501 or visit portal.trcsavesenergy.com/TradeAllySearch*.
How to Apply
Step 1 – Contact an approved RCx provider
Contact an approved RCx provider to determine your energy efficiency opportunities. Find an approved RCx provider* or contact TRC at 1-800-299-2501.
Step 2 – Submit the pre-approval application with supporting documents
Your approved RCx provider submits the completed study with the program Program Excel Application outlining the proposed scope of work and pre-monitoring analysis for pre-approval. The RCx study incentive will be paid after the installation of RCx measures.
Need help completing the Excel Application? Watch this tutorial* for step-by-step instructions.
Email the completed application and supporting documents to NIPSCO.Savings@TRCcompanies.com. Supporting documentation required:
- Product specifications of efficient equipment
- Tax exempt letter (if applicable)
- Energy savings calculations (for non-lighting projects)
Step 3 – Receive approval and offer
If the project is approved by TRC, the customer will receive, sign, and return the incentive offer.
Step 4 – Purchase and install measures
Purchase and install approved energy efficiency measures.
Step 5 – Submit project completion forms and documentation
Submit the completion form and all required documentation to the program, including post-monitoring data analysis.
Step 6 – Final review and payment
The project will receive a final review, provided all program requirements have been met, and an RCx study incentive check will be paid to the approved RCx provider who completed the study in addition to the custom incentive check which will be paid to the provider or the customer.
Incentive checks typically arrive within 6-8 weeks.
CHECK PRESENTATIONS
Share your energy-saving story
Schedule a big check presentation with our team
Has your business recently completed an energy efficiency project with NIPSCO? Share your project’s impact with important business stakeholders and the community with a big check presentation.
Download the toolkit to start planning your NIPSCO big check presentation event today. The toolkit will take you step-by-step through the request process and provides tools to guide talking points and engage local media to amplify your efforts. Upon approval, NIPSCO representatives will join you at your upcoming event and present your cash incentive in the form of a big check.
Toolkit includes:
Request Form
Energy Efficiency Fact Sheet
Sample Media Questions
And More
Your project and energy-saving efforts deserve some recognition!
Have questions? To speak with a program representative, call TRC toll free at 1-800-299-2501 (Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT). You can also TRC Field Engineer* in your area.
Who qualifies?
Eligible customers include those currently billed under NIPSCO electric rates 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 531 Tier 1, 532, 533, 541, 543 or 544 and natural gas rates 321, 325 or 351 (NIPSCO’s DependaBill rate) who have not opted out of the NIPSCO Energy Efficiency Program.
Customers participating in the Midstream Channel by purchasing qualifying equipment from a participating dealer, are not eligible to participate in the Prescriptive/Custom Program or any other NIPSCO program for an incentive on the same piece of purchased equipment.
Find a Trade Ally
Our Trade Allies can help you get started today! Trade Allies are suppliers, firms or contractors that are involved in the installation of high-efficiency equipment or systems and have been pre-approved by TRC. Find a Trade Ally* for your project. Interested in being a part of our Trade Ally Network? Complete and submit the Trade Ally Application*.
Related Information
Program Administration
NIPSCO’s energy efficiency programs are administered by TRC, a third-party implementation specialist that helps homes and businesses save energy.
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