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CenterPoint Energy Foundation’s Optimize for Local program now accepting applications to fund energy efficiency upgrades for southwestern Indiana restaurants and retailers | CenterPoint Energy CenterPoint Energy Foundation’s Optimize for Local program now accepting applications to fund energy efficiency upgrades for southwestern Indiana restaurants and retailers Program offers up to $25,000 in matching grant funding for energy efficiency improvements Applications accepted through April 17 EVANSVILLE, Ind.
– March 31, 2026 – The CenterPoint Energy... Program offers up to $25,000 in matching grant funding for energy efficiency improvements Applications accepted through April 17 EVANSVILLE, Ind.
– March 31, 2026 – The CenterPoint Energy Foundation today opened applications for Optimize for Local, a new program that will help locally owned restaurants and retailers across southwestern Indiana make improvements to their facilities to increase efficiency and reduce energy waste.
Through the program's application and selection process, eligible businesses can receive up to $25,000 in matching grant funding to complete upgrades that help reduce energy waste and improve building performance. Applications will be accepted through April 17 . “Local restaurants and retailers are the heart of our communities across southwestern Indiana.
Optimize for Local is a special program designed to help those local businesses make meaningful improvements to their buildings that will help reduce energy waste and put money back into their operations," said Mike Roeder, President of CenterPoint Energy Indiana. Program details, eligibility and the application are available at CenterPointEnergy. com/Optimize .
As businesses review eligibility and prepare to apply, they can also schedule an energy assessment through CenterPoint's commercial energy efficiency resources to help identify improvement opportunities and review rebate options.
Continued investment in southwestern Indiana Optimize for Local is part of the Foundation's $5 million Community Energy Improvement Fund , which launched in October 2025 to support energy efficiency, weatherization and cost-saving programs across southwestern Indiana.
The Community Energy Improvement Fund's first initiative, the Home Repair & Care program, launched in January in partnership with Community One, with 50 households currently receiving repairs and more on the way. Applications for the new Fund's next two programs, Optimize for Growth and Optimize for Good, are expected to open later this spring.
The Community Energy Improvement Fund is part of CenterPoint's broader Community Affordability Actions, a series of steps taken since October 2025 to support southwestern Indiana customers.
Since then, the company has introduced additional bill management tools, expanded customer support programs and implemented additional protections as part of the Indiana Electric rate case settlement – such as annual late-fee waivers upon request, reduced reconnection fees and safeguards for medically vulnerable customers.
Residential customers looking for ways to manage energy costs can explore energy efficiency programs, bill assistance and other resources at CenterPointEnergy. com/ResourceHub .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits, small businesses, and small manufacturers in southwestern Indiana. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $25,000 in matching grant funding per project. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
CenterPoint Energy Community Energy Improvement Fund (Optimize for Good, Optimize for Local, Optimize for Growth) is funded by CenterPoint Energy Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Indiana. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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