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Ameren Illinois (Electric) - Custom, HVAC and Motor Business Efficiency Incentives

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
Utility
State:
Illinois
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Water Heaters, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Heat recovery, Compressed air, Motor VFDs, Agricultural Equipment, Custom/Others pending approval, Other EE
Website:
https://amerenillinoissavings.com/for-my-business/explore-incentives
Incentive Amount:
Heating/AC & Water Heaters
Programmable Thermostat: $75/unit
Advanced Thermostat: $250/unit
Unitary and Split AC Systems and Air Source Heat Pumps: $400 - $1,600/unit installed
Air-Cooled Chillers: $3,000/unit installed
PTAC/PTHP Units: $35 - $40/unit installed
HTHV Direct Fired Heater: $6.50/kBtuh
VFD on HVAC Motors: $125/HP controlled
Demand Controlled Ventilation: $0.17/sq. ft. controlled
Air Conditioner Tune-Up: $20/ton
Multifamily Facility Hot Water: $50/living unit served
Commercial Water Heaters: $150 - $500/unit

Agriculture
Agriculture Fans: $25 - $1,000/fan
Agriculture Equipment Heater Timers: $10/timer
Agriculture Live Stock Waterer: $250 - $500/waterer

Refrigeration
Door Closers: $40 - $120/closer
Strip Curtains: $30 - $200/unit
Night Covers: $25/ln. ft.
Anti-Sweat Heater Controls: $50/door
Solid Door Freezer: $25 - $250/freezer
Glass Door Freezer: $300 - $500/freezer
EC Motors: $60/motor
Refrigeration Controls: $150/unit
Evaporation Fan EC Motor Controls: $110/control
Q-Sync Motors: $50/motor

Custom Incentive
Varies, see program website
Maximum Incentive:
$500,000/project for electric
Custom Incentives: 80% of project cost
Equipment Requirements:
See individual applications for detailed eligibility requirements.
Installation Requirements:
All Custom, Retro Commissioning, New Construction and Standard projects with incentive requests greater than $10,000 require pre-approval from ActOnEnergy. See individual applications for program requirements.
Applicable Sectors:
Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Federal Government, Agricultural, Multifamily Residential
Utility:
Ameren Illinois Company
Last Updated:
02/06/2019

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
$/horsepower125.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Nonprofit
Federal Government
Agricultural
Multifamily Residential
Motor VFDs

Summary

Prescriptive incentives are available for many HVAC and motor efficiency improvements. Pre-approval is required for Custom, Retro Commissioning, and New Construction projects, and all Standard projects with incentives greater than $10,000. The programs are available only to non-residential customers, rates DS-2, DS-3, & DS-4. This includes distribution customers of Ameren Illinois affiliates that purchase energy through an alternative supplier. Ameren Illinois Business Programs include:

Lighting

Heating / AC

Water Heaters

Refrigeration/Freezers

Variable Frequency Drives

Custom Incentives

Custom incentives are provided for a variety of equipment including geothermal heat pumps and large HVAC projects. View the Ameren Illinois ActOnEnergy web site for more information on these offerings. View program documentation and requirements before making purchases or upgrades.