• Indiana pays for eco homes.piggy bank with u.s. one hundred dollars in slot. image by Aleksandr Lobanov from Fotolia.com
  
  Eco grants in Indiana can be in the form of government money that is specifically designated for green energy. Often these grants are provided in the form of tax credits or rebates. Private individuals or societies can also place money in a fund to be used by qualifying individuals.
  
  

ITC for Wind Energy

• Small wind turbines power homes.wind turbine in wales image by thomas owen from Fotolia.com
  
  The federal government offers an investment tax credit (ITC) through Indiana that provides consumers with a tax credit for purchasing small wind turbines for their home. Thirty percent of the total installed cost of the system, with a cap of $4,000, can be earned through the ITC program.
  
  

Energy Efficient Heating and Cooling

• Reduce energy consumption by using Energy Star-rated appliances.security and heating system image by Canakris from Fotolia.com
  
  Any Indiana owner-occupied residence that meets Energy Star eligibility requirements can receive $300 to $1,000 from the state government by purchasing furnaces, boilers, air conditioners or heat pumps that reduce energy consumption by a certain amount, depending on the equipment.
  
  

Energy Savings on Farms

• Rural areas can make eco trends.old country road image by .shock from Fotolia.com
  
  Indiana's rural areas can take a positive step into the next generation of energy efficiency as promoted by the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). Small hydroelectric power, biomass for heat, geothermal heating, and wind and solar power are some of the areas where project awards are granted each year to qualifying farms and homes.