The 30C credit is gone. Indiana Michigan Power's $500 off-peak rebate is one of the better utility programs in the Midwest -- and it's available right now.
The federal credit has passed, but Fort Wayne homeowners can still get $500 back through Indiana Michigan Power (I&M). See what local rebates are still available.
The Section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit gave homeowners 30% of their EV charger installation cost back as a federal tax credit, capped at $1,000. Your address had to be in a qualifying census tract. You claimed it on IRS Form 8911 at tax time -- not at point of sale, not through your electrician.
Congress let it expire. Good news: Fort Wayne's utility program actually replaces a good chunk of it.
Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) offers a $500 rebate for residential customers who enroll in their off-peak EV charging program. This is a meaningful number -- it's actually $500 more than many utility programs around the country. And it's specifically designed for EV owners who charge overnight, which is almost everyone.
The idea is straightforward: I&M wants EV owners charging during off-peak hours when grid demand is lower. They pay you $500 to do it. You get money. They get load management. It's a good deal for both sides.
Visit indianamichiganpower.com to find the current EV off-peak charging program. The enrollment process ties the rebate to your agreement to charge during off-peak hours -- typically overnight. Before you buy a charger or schedule an installation, confirm current eligibility requirements and the application process on their website, since program details can change.
You need to be an Indiana Michigan Power residential customer. Most Fort Wayne homeowners are. Some areas near the city are served by Duke Energy Indiana -- check your electricity bill if you're not sure. The I&M program doesn't apply to Duke Energy customers; Duke has its own separate programs.
I&M's $500 rebate is one of the more generous utility programs in the region. Pair it with off-peak overnight charging rates, and the economics of home EV charging in Fort Wayne are solid. Indiana has been attracting significant EV and battery manufacturing investment -- which means the state's EV infrastructure awareness is growing quickly. Good time to get ahead of it.
Go to indianamichiganpower.com, enroll in the off-peak program, get a licensed electrician in, and claim your $500. The federal credit expiring doesn't have to be the end of the savings story.
Yes. The Section 30C credit expired for installations completed after June 30, 2026. If you installed before that date, claim it on IRS Form 8911. New installs don't qualify.
Yes. I&M offers a $500 rebate for residential customers who enroll in their off-peak EV charging program. Visit indianamichiganpower.com for current program details and enrollment. Full I&M programs guide
Go to indianamichiganpower.com and find the EV charging program. The $500 rebate is tied to enrolling in off-peak charging -- not just installing the charger. Confirm current requirements on their website, enroll, install a qualifying charger with a licensed electrician, and submit your documentation.
Most Fort Wayne residents are served by Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), a subsidiary of American Electric Power. Some areas are served by Duke Energy Indiana. Check your electricity bill to confirm -- it determines which rebate programs you qualify for.
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