Egis Collaborates with Indiana Office of Energy Development to launch the Indiana Energy Saver Program

INDIANAPOLIS, May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Egis has collaborated with the Indiana Office of Energy Development (IOED), to launch the Indiana Energy Saver Program on May 14. This $182 million federally-funded initiative provides energy efficiency upgrades to Hoosier households resulting in lower utility bills.
The Indiana Energy Saver Program is designed to align with the Trump and Braun Administrations' agendas to enhance energy affordability and to facilitate consumer choice by delivering utility bill savings and improving home comfort for Hoosiers across the state.
Egis is providing end to end program management solutions, which include program design, federal compliance, case management, call center functionality, establishment of a state-wide contractor network, payment processing, and reporting.
Tom Longest, CEO of Egis in the U.S., commented, 'We're proud to partner with the Indiana Office of Energy Development on the design and implementation of the Indiana Energy Saver Program. We are honored to be a part of such a critical program that provides efficiency measures and utility bill savings for Indiana households.'
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