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Federal Incentives for Energy Efficiency

PDF version of this fact sheet The federal government offers tax credits on select renewable energy systems and electric vehicles to help you lower costs and protect the environment. Tax credits are available at 30 percent of the cost, with no upper limit through 2019 (for existing homes & new construction) for solar water heaters and residential solar panels. Your…

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Ameren Peak Time Rewards

…hours after an event by logging on to your Ameren Illinois account and selecting the “Usage” tab. You can earn multiple credits for multiple events. To enroll In Peak Time Rewards: Visit PeakTimeRewards.com or call 1-888-596-5497 The program is open to Ameren Illinois residential electric customers who have an advanced electric meter, also known as a smart meter. Advanced meters…

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We’ve got a winner!

…costs by 20 percent. Everyone who answered the quick poll was entered in the giveaway. Of 1,607 respondents, the vast majority said they did not own a thermostat. Now would be a good time to buy one, because of unprecedented rebates. Northern Illinois customers are eligible to receive rebates of up to $150 on select smart thermostats. The rebates could…

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Free energy-saving products!

…ENERGY STAR® certified LEDs and select smart thermostats are available for purchase at a discount and include FREE installation Homeowners who live in Northern Illinois and own single-family homes, two-flats, individually-metered condos and townhomes are eligible to sign up. Renters can also take advantage of the energy efficiency programs with permission from their landlord. Check out these videos for more…

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CUB asks IL residents: What’s your worst utility bill? (Answer our poll, and you could win a smart thermostat!)

CUB wants to crown Illinois’ worst utility bill—and give one lucky Illinois resident a high-tech tool to help slash home energy costs. For most of April (Earth Month), Illinoisans can answer this quick poll: What is your worst bill?                 Everyone who answers the poll by noon Earth Day, Friday, April 22, will…

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CUB’s guide to avoiding bad gas deals

…tool to find out what the utilities are charging for gas each month. CUB’s Choice Fact Sheets— See a listing, updated weekly, of alternative supplier offers in your area. (Nicor customers can see the “Customer Select” fact sheets; Peoples Gas/North Shore Gas customers can see the “Choices for You” fact sheets.) Gas Market Monitor— CUB’s Gas Market Monitor provides a…

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CUB endorsement: Programs to help lower your gas bills!

select smart thermostats are now available for purchase at a discount and include FREE installation. The program is available to owners of single-family homes, two-flats, condos and townhomes. Renters are also eligible with permission from their landlord. If you are interested in participating in energySMART, fill out the short form here and we will alert the utility. Nicor Gas will…

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Energy Efficiency 101

…lighting options. Energy-efficient LEDs and CFLs use 75-85% less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs. CFLs last up to 10 times longer than traditional bulbs, and LEDs at least 50 times longer. Both ComEd and Ameren offer in-store discounts at select retailers. Refrigerator and freezer recycling programs. Old fridges or freezers in your home could be costing you up to $100…

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