Residential rebates are available to Nicor Gas customers for purchases and installation of the following high efficiency products.
The following Energy Star-rated heating and cooling equipment can be installed in either new or existing single-family homes or multi-family dwellings of three units or less. All products must be installed by a professional contractor.
Product
Efficiency Level
Incentive Amount
High Efficiency Storage Water Heater
Energy Factor >/= 0.67
$200
High Efficiency Furnace
92-94.9% Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) rating
$200
High Efficiency Furnace
95%+ Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) rating
$250
High Efficiency Gas Boiler
90-94.9% Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) rating
$350
High Efficiency Gas Boiler
95+% Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) rating
$400
• Qualifying natural gas equipment must replace existing natural gas equipment used for the same purposes, one for one.
• Replacement equipment must be new. Resale equipment, new parts installed in existing equipment, or equipment that is leased, rebuilt, rented, received from insurance claims or won as a prize do not qualify.
• Equipment must be installed by a professional contractor conforming to all applicable building, local and state codes, and manufacturer specifications.
• Equipment must be purchased and installed during the program offering period, June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2014.
Complete the
rebate application online.
Please note:
An instant rebate option is also available through participating contractors. Learn more at the
Nicor Energy Efficiency Program Web page.
Landlords are eligible for Program rebates.
If you are applying for a rebate for a residence you own, but the gas account is in your tenant's name, you must supply the following information:
• Installation address
• Gas account holder's name
• Gas account holder's account number
• Current tax bill or mortgage statement providing proof of ownership
If your condo or apartment is served by both ComEd and Nicor Gas, you could qualify to receive upgrades that will save energy, reduce natural gas and electric costs, and help the environment. Trained technicians from Honeywell Utility Solutions or Water & Energy Solutions would install:
• High pressure, low-flow showerheads
• High-efficiency faucet aerators for kitchen and bathroom sinks
• Up to six compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs)
Program funding is limited. Participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted. For more information, landlords or property managers can call 888-806-2273, and follow prompts 1, 1, 5.
Homeowners have an opportunity to receive an assessment of their home's energy use to improve its energy efficiency. Home Energy Savings is an energy efficiency service for residential customers who live in single family homes that are jointly served by ComEd and Nicor Gas.
Home Energy Savings provides an assessment of a single family home's energy use that includes:
• Recommended changes and upgrades that can improve the energy efficiency and comfort of the home.
• A proposal for weatherization improvements that qualify for incentives (50 percent of costs up to $1,250) from ComEd and Nicor Gas.
• Free installation of energy-saving products, such as energy-efficient shower heads, faucet aerators and compact fluorescent lights (CFLs).
Details
The Home Energy Savings assessment will be performed by Building Performance Institute (BPI) certified professionals from Conservation Services Group (CSG), the program implementer.
There is a $99 co-pay to receive the Home Energy Savings assessment. Homeowners in selected communities will be invited to schedule a Home Energy Savings assessment.
The total time for the assessment is approximately two and half hours per home.
During the visit, the technician will perform a detailed assessment of the home to identify changes and upgrades that may further improve the energy efficiency and comfort of the home.
When the assessment is complete, the homeowner will receive a report detailing the energy-saving products installed and summarizing the home's energy consumption. Additionally, the homeowner will receive a proposal for weatherization improvements that qualify for incentives (50 percent of cost up to $1,250) from ComEd and Nicor Gas.
Participate
For more information, call
1-888-806-2273, and follow prompts 1, 1, 6.
Nicor Gas business customers
Rebates are also available to Nicor Gas business customers on rates 4 and 74. Visit the
Nicor Energy Efficiency Program website for more information.
For more information on these programs, please call
877-886-4239 or visit the
Nicor Energy Efficiency Program website.